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      community Is Topical Dutasteride best for preventative loss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is considering using topical dutasteride to prevent hair loss progression from Norwood 1 to Norwood 2 at age 25, and is concerned about the long-term effectiveness and potential shedding from the treatment. They are currently using a shampoo with caffeine, rosemary, and saw palmetto, and have noticed hair thinning and changes since age 20.

      community 15years fin user switching to dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  37 upvotes 3 months ago
      A long-term finasteride user is considering switching to dutasteride due to hair loss progression. Users share experiences with switching, noting side effects and varying effectiveness, with some experiencing shedding and others maintaining their hairline.
      Am I thinning, or balding?

      community Am I thinning, or balding?

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and is considering using minoxidil. They are concerned about the progression of hair loss and whether it will lead to complete baldness.

      community Another satisfied Fin/Min subscriber

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement after using a topical 0.3% finasteride/6% minoxidil solution from January to June 2024. They experienced initial shedding but saw progressive improvement with daily evening application.

      community Best thing you can do for your hair, MCT Oil

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      MCT oil helps reduce dandruff, flaking, and itching, and may slow hair loss progression. Eliminating sugar and dairy also stabilizes hair loss, while zinc, sugar, and dairy can worsen scalp conditions.

      community M22, Finasteride 3 Months in, seeking advice!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old male with a family history of baldness has been using finasteride for 3 months and previously used minoxidil. He is concerned about hair loss progression and seeks advice on whether to restart minoxidil and improve his lifestyle, while being advised to be patient with the treatment.

      community Half year update on crown balding reversal

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user who started using finasteride to address crown balding, noticing reduced hair shedding and halted progression of male pattern baldness. The user also used a dermal stamp and expressed optimism about potential regrowth, despite a slight decrease in libido.

      community I've been taking Finasteride daily for 20 yrs now.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  237 upvotes 10 months ago
      Long-term finasteride users report that the drug may lose effectiveness over time, with some considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil to their regimen. Many users suggest hair transplants or adjusting treatments to manage hair loss progression.

      community Help with fin or min

      in General  69 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about deciding between using minoxidil alone, a topical combination of minoxidil and finasteride, or topical minoxidil with oral finasteride for hair loss treatment. The user is concerned about hair loss progression and is unsure about the effectiveness of the brands available.

      community Dutasteride shedding starts at month 4?

      in Treatments  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride can cause hair shedding, which may start around the fourth month of treatment. The user is concerned about whether this shedding is due to the medication or the progression of hair loss.

      community Tretinoin after 2 years on fin?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using tretinoin to enhance the effects of minoxidil for hair loss, with suggestions to switch from finasteride to dutasteride or use RU58841 for better results. Concerns about tretinoin causing dry scalp and its potential impact on hair loss progression are also discussed.

      community 2years progress (21 years old)

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and occasional microneedling, noting no significant changes but a halt in hair loss progression. They recently started oral minoxidil and are considering a hair transplant.

      community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  106 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.

      community Stopped minoxidil for a year after a year of using it. Starting again.

      in Minoxidil  158 upvotes 3 years ago
      ? This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.

      community My 2 Year Hairloss Experience

      in Update  12 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss improvement using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermastamping over two years, progressing from a diffuse NW3-3.5 to a thicker NW2.5. They advise starting treatment early, enduring shedding phases, and avoiding excessive time on forums.

      community Hairloss Journey- Post 2 (PICS!!)

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation is about documenting hair loss over four years leading up to a hair transplant, with photos showing the progression. The next post will cover the experience and recovery from an FUE transplant.

      community 1 Year Progress: Rogaine + Finasteride

       8 upvotes 11 years ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using Rogaine (Minoxidil) and Finasteride for hair loss, noting some regrowth and a reduction in hair loss progression. They apply Rogaine twice daily, take a quarter tablet of Finasteride nightly, occasionally use Ketoconazole shampoo, and have not experienced severe side effects.

      community 4 years apart (17-21) on treatment

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, starting treatments with topical minoxidil and finasteride at 17, and later adding oral versions and dutasteride by age 20, but still experiencing hair loss. Others suggested that the treatments have likely slowed the progression, and some recommended considering a hair transplant or adjusting medication, while expressing concerns about the potential side effects of starting such treatments at a young age.

      community Started finasteride in 09/2023. The top photo is from about a year before I started finasteride + minoxidil. The bottom photo is now at age 37.

      in Progress Pictures  291 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user started finasteride and minoxidil in 2023 and added other treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and a Theradome helmet, noting some improvement but also experiencing fluctuations in hair density. They are considering adding low-dose dutasteride to their regimen and are seeking advice on distinguishing between normal hair changes and actual hair loss progression.