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      What NW am I? Im guessing NW 1.5?

      community What NW am I? Im guessing NW 1.5?

      in General  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user assessing their hair loss as Norwood 1.5 and discussing their use of oral minoxidil and finasteride for 2.5 years, which improved their hair density. They are content with their current progress but hope to reach Norwood 1.

      community Progress - 1mg Oral Fin daily, 11 months

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Nizoral 2% shampoo every three days, and dermastamping, without adding minoxidil due to satisfaction with current results. Initial side effects like erectile dysfunction and dry eyes resolved over time.

      community Hair loss whodunit: help me find the culprit!

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing hairline thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil (solution and foam), dermastamping, and tretinoin. They suspect minoxidil or tretinoin might be causing the issue but are unsure.

      community Survived the 2nd shedding phase. 7mos progress.

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss experiencing shedding phases and the importance of trusting the process for hair regrowth.
      Norwood scale ? 28m

      community Norwood scale ? 28m

      in General  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old is assessing their hair loss on the Norwood scale, considering adding topical minoxidil and dermastamping to their current regimen of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They feel their hair loss is worsening and seek opinions on their condition.

      community Checking in with my post-fin symptoms

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user reports persistent sexual side effects three months after stopping finasteride, despite a healthy lifestyle and supplements. They express concern over the lack of libido and infrequent erections.

      community biotin leads to acne and sebum on scalp ??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is experiencing increased sebum, dandruff, and acne after taking a supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium pantothenate along with finasteride. They are questioning if biotin is the cause and whether they should stop taking it.

      community So I have good results but theres a catch

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced good hair growth results using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and a topical formulation, but faced temporary numbness as a side effect. They manage this by microdosing oral finasteride and minoxidil and using the topical formulation sparingly.

      community 5 months oral 1.2mg Fin, 3mg Min. Switching to Dut. 39M

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for five months with some progress and plans to switch to dutasteride, while also considering a hair transplant for better coverage. Suggestions include adding microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, and possibly using both oral and topical treatments for improved results.

      community 1 year and 5 months progress oral fin + topical min

      in Progress Pictures  334 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared progress on hair regrowth using 1.25 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil, and a 1.5 mm dermaroller twice a week, with no side effects. Users discussed shedding phases, application methods, and the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.

      community We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.

      in Treatment  120 upvotes 2 years ago
      Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.

      community 14-month update - dut, min, niz, 1.5mm roller.

      in Progress Pictures  447 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 14-month hair loss treatment update using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, a 1.5mm derma roller, and Nizoral, with noticeable hair regrowth and no side effects. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of microneedling in combination with topical treatments, with many users agreeing it significantly enhances results.

      community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective

      in Chat  213 upvotes 11 months ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.

      community Sebum production even on dutasteride, and its relation to MPB.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses managing hair loss and scalp issues, with users sharing experiences using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, ketoconazole, sulfur soap, and topical anti-androgens. Suggestions include trying sulfur soap, scalp massages, spironolactone, and dietary changes to reduce sebum production and dandruff.

      community Oral Minoxidil & Oral Finasteride 4 Months After

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses hair growth progress after using oral minoxidil and oral finasteride for four months, following a hair transplant. The user notes improved hair thickness, particularly in the mid scalp and crown areas.

      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 Experiencing Hair Thinning with Fin+Min+Vitamins Chewables After 3 Months

      in Treatments  120 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced hair thinning after using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin chewables for three months and considered switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. The texture change in chewables was noted, but the thinning might be due to other factors like switching to dutasteride or effects from hormone replacement therapy.

      community Nothing Has Stopped My Pre-treatment Shedding

      in Update  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering adding magnesium to their diet and exploring other treatments like micro-needling and keto shampoo.

      community Is this broscience? From More Plates, More Dates

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.

      community 1 Year Update (Oral Min./Dut.)

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 1-year hair loss treatment update, switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects, and combining it with oral minoxidil. They reported significant hair regrowth, especially at the right temple, with no sexual side effects from dutasteride.