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      community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.

      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  332 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

      community Went from almost balding to some this!

      in Progress Pictures  498 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user successfully regrew hair after nearly going bald by using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, plasma injections, and mesotherapy over 9 months. They plan to try derma rolling and have an alarm set for taking medication, noting increased sexual drive as a side effect.

      community 11 years on only fin, it can work! 19yo - 30yo

      in Progress Pictures  212 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hair thickness over 11 years using only finasteride, taken three times a week, with no side effects. Commenters reacted positively, with one wishing they had started treatment earlier.

      community Huberman tweet about finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  278 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.

      community Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  169 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.

      community PSA: If you're prone to MPB dont take creatine

      in Update  105 upvotes 2 years ago
      Creatine might speed up hair loss in those prone to male pattern baldness, possibly due to increased DHT levels. Some users experience no issues when using creatine with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride.

      community 4 month Finasteride and 3 month Minoxidil Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1393 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's success in treating his diffuse and crown hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil; other users sharing their experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, and the importance of research and listening to one's body when deciding on treatments.

      community Finasteride: Week 1 Update

      in Update  10 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user started taking finasteride alongside minoxidil, zinc, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to combat hair loss, reporting minor side effects and decreased shedding after one week. They plan to increase the finasteride dosage if side effects remain minimal.

      community Spironolactone Update

      in Female  11 upvotes 9 years ago
      A woman's experience with Spironolactone as treatment for female pattern hair loss, including the effects of increasing dosage and her doctor's recommendation to try finasteride if no results are seen after 6 months. Other users have also shared their experiences with using finasteride for this condition.

      community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

      in Update 3 weeks ago
      PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.

      community KX-826 Phase 3 Results Are Out

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 1 month ago
      KX-826 shows promising results for hair growth with fewer side effects, offering an alternative to finasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss combining it with minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral for improved results.

      community My hair progress since Sept 2023

      in Progress Pictures  476 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user started using finasteride and topical minoxidil in September 2023, later adding a Theradome laser helmet, which helped reduce hair shedding significantly. The user reports improved hair coverage and stability, attributing most progress to the medications rather than the helmet.

      community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.

      community Rosemary Oil experiment 4 months in

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user experimented with applying pure rosemary oil to a single hair strand twice daily, observing increased thickness and pigmentation, but questioned if the oil or the application method caused the change. Some users noted rosemary oil might be as effective as 2% minoxidil for hair growth, though others warned about potential harm from using undiluted oil.