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      community (23M) 1.5 Years of Minoxidil & Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  998 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair and beard growth using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, with some initial shedding and a reduced libido. The treatment also unexpectedly thickened his eyebrows.

      community So defeated and tired of nothing working

      in Female  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia has been using minoxidil, spironolactone, and dutasteride but sees little improvement in hair thinning. She is considering switching to oral minoxidil and exploring other treatments like PRP and hair systems.

      community Us curly/ wavy hair guys have it worse

      in Chat  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      Curly and wavy hair can make hair loss appear worse due to clumping, but using less product, shorter cuts, and leave-in conditioner can help manage appearance. Minoxidil and finasteride are considered for treatment, and some find that styling can hide thinning areas.

      community 3 months and half month on fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  313 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using oral and topical minoxidil and finasteride for over three months. They reported minimal side effects, such as facial hair growth and minor bloating, and are optimistic about continued progress.

      community Why is dutasteride's volume of distribution so much bigger than finasteride? Is it more lipophilic and crosses barriers better?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride has a larger volume of distribution than finasteride due to its lipophilic nature, allowing it to concentrate in hydrophobic areas and making it difficult to excrete. A user experiencing hair loss has been using oral finasteride for 10 months with minimal regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or adding oral minoxidil.

      community 4 months!! We making progress!!

      in Progress Pictures  504 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil, and Biotin gummies, after switching from Finasteride due to insomnia. They highlighted the importance of brushing the scalp for blood flow and reported significant progress in four months without side effects.

      community Passive/preventative anti-DHT haircare routine?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventative hair care measures for hair loss, focusing on non-prescription treatments like rosemary, peppermint, castor oils, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also touches on the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for those experiencing hair loss.

      community Tressless saved my hair and my confidence.

      in Progress Pictures  239 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced rapid hair loss due to stress and started using minoxidil, finasteride, a derm roller, and Mielle hair oil, along with men's supplements. They are pleased with the progress and grateful for the support from the community.

      community Topical finasteride 0.3% 1 year progress (with pics)

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their one-year progress using topical finasteride 0.3% alongside minoxidil for hair loss, reporting noticeable improvements in hair density, especially at the crown, with no significant side effects. They are considering continuing the treatment and possibly trying oral dutasteride if needed.

      community Please take a vitamin & hormone test

      in Chat  258 upvotes 1 year ago
      Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

      community Minox 5 Months + Finasterid 3 Months

      in Progress Pictures  384 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for 5 months and oral finasteride for 3 months, reporting positive results without side effects. They apply minoxidil twice daily and take 1 mg of finasteride daily.

      community Finasteride + Dutasteride Only Progress

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and thickness improvement using finasteride initially and then switching to dutasteride, with no major side effects. They recommend starting with dutasteride for better results and report no noticeable shedding.

      community This is what some balding dudes are like

      in Satire  1047 upvotes 1 year ago
      Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.

      community Wimpole Clinic 1850 grafts (23yo) Dr Malkani

      in Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Wimpole Clinic, performed by Dr. Malkani, and discussed using finasteride at a reduced dose due to side effects. They also mentioned avoiding minoxidil due to heart pain and taking supplements like biotin, marine collagen, viviscal, and krill oil.

      community Longterm ru58841 users + my experience

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 users report mixed results, with some experiencing no benefits and others noting regrowth but potential side effects. Many prefer finasteride and minoxidil due to better-studied safety profiles.

      community Can trichodynia ruin an exosome treatment?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has tried various hair loss treatments including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and exosome therapy, but none have been effective. They suspect trichodynia might be preventing these treatments from working.

      community Balding at the age of 17 years old

      in Chat  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.

      community Questions about a year of hairloss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 38-year-old man experiencing rapid hair loss plans to try minoxidil and a derma roller, and may consider finasteride if there's no improvement in six months. He seeks advice on genetic hair loss, baseline baldness, dandruff shampoo, and alternative treatments like tea tree oil and rosemary oil.

      community 7 years of treatment (Fin / Dut / Min) - AMA

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 7 years, switched to dutasteride 3 years ago, and is satisfied with the results. They experienced no noticeable side effects and use minoxidil on their hairline and temples.

      community (30M) 3 years Fin and 10 months min

      in Progress Pictures  307 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their progress using 1.25g finasteride daily for 3 years and 5g oral minoxidil for 10 months, reporting positive results. They seek advice on further improving their hairline, with no significant side effects mentioned.