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      community Progress going on 4 months on 15th of april

      in Is this regrowth?  27 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and regained confidence after using 1 mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily. Initial side effects like weak erections and hard nipples resolved over time as the body adjusted.

      community My Experience with Fin for Young Dudes Like Me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 19-year-old male shared his negative experience with finasteride, including side effects like vision issues, genital changes, pain, swollen lymph nodes, and mood alterations, which resolved after stopping the medication. He suggests alternative hair loss treatments like exercise, diet, possibly avoiding masturbation, topical anti-androgens, and dermarolling, emphasizing mental health over aesthetics.

      community 23male 10month finasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  481 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced good hair growth and increased self-confidence after 10 months of using oral finasteride (1.25mg) and topical minoxidil (5% twice a day), despite no decrease in hair shedding. He also used 1mm microneedling monthly and reported minor side effects like forgetfulness.

      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

      community Progress on just minox and dermapen

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil and a dermapen, expressing concerns about potential side effects of finasteride due to low testosterone levels. Another user reported increased testosterone and no side effects from finasteride, with improved libido.

      community 1 year and 10 Months, 30M, only Fin.

      in Progress Pictures  420 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth using only oral finasteride over 1 year and 10 months, with no side effects except increased libido. He started seeing results around the 3-4 month mark and takes finasteride every 2-3 days now, believing he may lose hair if he stops.

      community My eyelashes are over 2 times longer than the average after treatment

      in Progress Pictures  73 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil, dutasteride, and finasteride treatments have significantly increased eyelash length, with some users experiencing eyelashes over twice the average length. Many users report increased hair growth in unintended areas, such as knuckles and body hair, while still struggling with hair loss on the scalp.

      community 6 month transformation from fin to dut+min+ru

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 30-year-old male switched from finasteride to a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, achieving significant hair growth without side effects. He plans to add GHK-Cu peptide to his regimen for further improvement.

      community No longer have drive in the gym

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user lost gym motivation after taking finasteride for four months, possibly due to its effect on DHT levels. Suggestions include adjusting dosage, trying topical treatments, using caffeine, checking testosterone levels, and considering supplements like SSRIs or pregnenolone.

      community 42M 5 months (topical fin, oral min)

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 42-year-old man is using topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and various oils for hair loss treatment and is happy with the improvements after 5 months. He experienced mild side effects from finasteride, including temporary testicular pain and changes in libido, but no side effects from minoxidil.

      community Min + fin + dermastamp + botanical

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, a dermastamp, and botanical oils like peppermint, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oil for hair growth. The user is considering using Alpha Infuse, which combines microneedling with plant oils, to enhance results.

      community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

      community Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.

      in Research/Science  531 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.

      community 24M, 7 Months on Fin+Min, Seeking Advice for Frontal Density

      in Treatments  55 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months with noticeable results but seeks advice for improving frontal hair density. A suggestion was made to add microneedling to enhance absorption and stimulate growth.

      community 6-month finasteride and minoxidil adventure

      in Progress Pictures  195 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased self-confidence and interest from women after using 1.25mg finasteride and twice-daily minoxidil foam for six months, despite minor side effects like forgetfulness and slight gynecomastia. The user also noted no additional hair growth elsewhere except for using minoxidil on their mustache.

      community 3 months on Finasteride-Minoxidil-Microneedling 36M

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 36-year-old male has been using finasteride, 5% minoxidil foam, and microneedling with a 0.75mm dermastamp or Dr. pen for three months. He notices thicker hair and reduced hair loss, with high testosterone and normal DHT levels, while managing prolactin levels with vitamin B6.

      community 25m with 1 year on 0.5mg Finasteride ED

      in Progress Pictures  219 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old man has been on 0.5mg Finasteride daily for a year, maintaining his hair with some regrowth and plans to increase the dose to 1mg. Some suggest adding Minoxidil for better results, while he considers it if his condition worsens.

      community Finasteride increase in Estradiol?

      in Update  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced increased estradiol, nipple tenderness, and ED after taking finasteride. They are considering dose reduction to mitigate these effects.

      community progress pic after 4 months fin, min

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 38-year-old man from Poland, balding for 15 years, shared his hair regrowth progress after 4 months of using finasteride (fin), minoxidil (min), micro-needling, and infrared light treatments. He recently switched from finasteride to dutasteride.

      community 33M 1mg finasteride + topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 33-year-old man shares his positive hair regrowth results using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, and a 0.5mm dermaroller weekly. He feels more confident and encourages others to try the routine despite potential side effects.

      community 1MG Fin 14 Months Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  160 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.