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      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Continued loss after 2 years on treatment

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been on Dutasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss but is experiencing continued thinning and is considering increasing Minoxidil usage, switching to oral Minoxidil, increasing Dutasteride dosage, or trying other treatments like pyril or RU58841. They are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.

      community Fuzzy hair growth with procapil??

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced temporary peach fuzz growth using a product with procapil and later tried minoxidil and finasteride without significant results. Their boyfriend has used minoxidil and finasteride consistently for over five years with sparse hair improvement.

      community What combination should I do of min, fin and spironolactone - woman

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A dermatologist prescribed oral minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone, suggesting minoxidil and finasteride as the most effective combination, but with potential side effects. Another user recommended minoxidil (both topical and oral) and spironolactone for female hair loss, advising against finasteride.

      community 2 month difference before (first 4 photos) vs after

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old has been using microneedling, rosemary oil, coconut oil and egg mask, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, and supplements for hair loss and is asking if there's progress. It's suggested to replace some oils with minoxidil, continue saw palmetto, and possibly start finasteride at 18.

      community Recent discovered thinning hair, taking steps to diagnose.

      in Chat  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 43-year-old noticed significant hair thinning and is using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, Alpecin, biotin, zinc, copper, vitamin D, and rosemary oil. They plan to see an endocrinologist and have blood tests scheduled to investigate further.

      community Small hairs emerging over the past month.

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported using oral Minoxidil 3mg, oral Finasteride 1mg, topical Minoxidil, dermarolling twice a week, and taking biotin and vitamin D daily for 10 weeks. They noticed small hairs growing at the hairline after 6 weeks.

      community 3 months in on my hair-growth regime and Im losing hope...

      in Update  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is frustrated with their lack of hair growth after 3.5 months of using minoxidil, dermarolling, Propidren (Saw Palmetto), and essential oil massages. They are hesitant to use finasteride due to potential side effects, despite suggestions that it might be more effective.

      community Minxodil collegen synthesis decrease?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil may age skin by slowing collagen synthesis, but using collagen peptides and a basic skincare routine might counteract this. Foam minoxidil could reduce systemic absorption and avoid alcohol-related side effects.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  183 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.

      community Month 6 on oral fin/min no stabilisation at all still shedding big

      in Chat  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without seeing hair loss stabilization and has started taking dutasteride twice a week. Other users shared their experiences with hair loss treatments, with one suggesting dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride.

      community Hair loss products whilst trying to conceive

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the safety of using hair loss products like Minoxidil and finasteride while trying to conceive and after birth. The user is seeking advice on whether these products are safe for the baby and if any men in similar situations can share their experiences.

      community Low dose spiro with 5ARI inhibitor

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and side effects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing side effects.

      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  54 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community 18M Unsure About Topical vs. Oral Fin After Shedding, Started Feb 2024

      in General  117 upvotes 8 months ago
      An 18-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical minoxidil consistently for over a year, with some improvement in hair density. They tried switching to a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced possible side effects, so they returned to using only minoxidil, along with biotin and dermarolling, and are seeking advice on whether finasteride might still be effective for them.

      community I could just be fooling myself here but

      in Is this regrowth?  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using a combination of oral finasteride, a minoxidil/finasteride topical spray, and dermarolling. They plan to continue this regimen and may consider adding dutasteride if needed.

      community 4 months progress at oral fin and oral minoxidil

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported progress in hair growth after 4 months using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, and is considering adding RU58841 to block DHT on the scalp. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and mild erectile dysfunction, and take supplements like zinc, iron, fish oil, vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin E.

      community No longer seeing any progress, really worried and panicking.

      in Progress Pictures  113 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding despite using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Many recommend considering a hair transplant or embracing baldness, as current treatments seem ineffective.

      community 23m 6 month Fin and Min before and after

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  218 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their six-month progress using oral finasteride (1mg) and topical minoxidil (5%) for hair loss, with additional inconsistent microneedling. The combination showed noticeable improvement, and the user microneedles twice a week.

      community 3 month fin and minoxidil before and after

      in Is this regrowth?  362 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with significant improvement after three months. Some users experienced side effects like bloating and dark circles, and discussed alternative treatments like microneedling and natural oils.

      community 11 month Progress 17-18yo with RU58841*

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using a combination of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, with Minoxidil used initially and the other treatments added later. The user believes the combination of Finasteride and RU58841 contributed to the regrowth, with RU sourced from MVsupplement.