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      community How can I tell when I’m old enough to take Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and is considering starting finasteride treatment but is concerned about its effects on puberty and development. They previously tried finasteride but stopped due to side effects and are seeking advice on when it's safe to resume.

      community My as soon as my son turns 18:

      in Satire  1982 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed, with differing views on when to begin treatment. Some suggest early use, while others warn of hormonal side effects from starting too young.

      community 4.5 months progress at age 26.

      in Progress Pictures  159 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 26-year-old has seen hair regrowth in 4.5 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and recently RU58841 on the temples. Suggestions include adding weekly microneedling to improve results.

      community Balding as a teenage boy - guide based on my experience

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person shared their experience with teenage male pattern baldness, advising teenagers to involve their parents, consult medical professionals, and not self-medicate. They discussed using minoxidil and finasteride, including a topical combination of both, as potential treatments under professional supervision.

      community 7 Month Hair Progress (0.5 mg dut only, diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  720 upvotes 2 years ago
      An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.

      community 16 Month Progress (0 month, 6 month, 16 month)

      in Progress Pictures  1647 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their 16-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and micro-needling, noting significant improvement and minor side effects like stray ear hairs. Consistency in treatment was emphasized, with noticeable hair improvement within the first 6 months.

      community Nearly 3 years in and I'm on a mega growth spurt. Don't lose heart.

      in Chat  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.

      community 18mo progress - topical fin/min + oral min/dut

      in Progress Pictures  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil and oral minoxidil/dutasteride, with some mild side effects that diminished over time. They plan to add microneedling to their regimen and have seen hair shedding cycles every six months, followed by thicker regrowth.

      community 18 and possibly in the midst of MPB

       7 upvotes 12 years ago
      The user noticed hair thinning since age 15, initially attributed to a Vitamin D deficiency. They are currently using Rogaine and considering Propecia but are hesitant about a scalp biopsy; they seek financially practical treatments for male-pattern baldness.

      community I'm gonna be bald by 20 and I'm not even exagerrating. Wtf do I even do?

      in Chat  77 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.

      community Will taking DHT blockers at 17 prevent FULL facial bone growth?

      in Basic Questions  153 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 17-year-old is concerned that taking finasteride might affect facial bone growth and is considering switching to topical finasteride due to its reduced systemic effects. They are also using oral minoxidil and exploring other hair loss treatments like microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 10 Months progress finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 19-year-old male shared his 10-month progress using finasteride, starting at 0.25mg and increasing to 1.25mg daily, noting new hair growth at the temples. He experienced a significant shed at 6 months but reported no side effects from increasing the dosage.

      community 1mo. 27 days, honest critique of my progress

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old user shared progress pictures after using finasteride daily, minoxidil foam once a day, RU58841 once a day, and a derma pen every other week for almost two months. Another user suggested waiting until month six to see significant results.

      community (21m) 5 Month Progress Pics (Fin/Dut + Oral Min)

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21 year old's progress journey with hair loss, using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil to successfully regrow hair. The user also suggests abstaining from masturbation and porn for the first 30 days in order to manage potential side effects of these treatments.

      community 4 years apart (17-21) on treatment

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 2 weeks 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 Age 18 vs Age 25, the importance of starting early

      in Progress Pictures  883 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old began using Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, later switching to Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride by age 25. The conversation emphasizes early treatment, potential side effects, and differing opinions on medication effectiveness.

      community 8 mo fin, 2mo min, 2mo vitamin D

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 8 months of finasteride, 2 months of minoxidil, and 2 months of vitamin D. The post shows significant hair improvement despite some light differences in the photos.

      community Progress so far after a little over a year (23M)

      in Progress Pictures  2757 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old shared his hair regrowth progress after using Minoxidil, finasteride, Dutasteride, and RU58841 for over a year. The post received supportive comments, with others sharing their own experiences and complimenting his transformation.