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      community One year journey, finasteride and tipical minox

      in Progress Pictures  75 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared their one-year journey using finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements in hair density and quality despite some perceived discrepancies in photos. They also mentioned using a salicylic acid shampoo to control oiliness and discussed the potential benefits of oral minoxidil and microneedling.

      community Anyone relate but on Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  465 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride is commonly used for hair loss, with mixed experiences regarding sexual side effects. Some users report no issues, while others experience difficulties, but many find increased confidence and libido.

      community Just started RU a month ago after being on fin and min for almost 3 years. Progress so far: My temples were pretty bare before this. Really hoping at least some of these become terminal.

      in Is this regrowth?  391 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.

      community Sugar and Hair loss connections

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

      community Should Chairman Mao hop on Fin? 🤔

      in Satire  191 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is a humorous discussion on whether the historical figure Chairman Mao should have used finasteride for hair loss, with various users making light-hearted comments about his appearance and historical actions. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride.

      community Why only the top of the head?!

      in Chat 3 years ago
      Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.

      community 19 | 9 months Fin & Min update

      in Progress Pictures  758 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's hair loss journey and their results from 9 months of the treatments finasteride and minoxidil, as well as biotin supplementation. People discussed side effects, taking progress pictures, and providing support to other users on their own journeys.

      community 3 years update on fin and min. Finally got my long hair.

      in Progress Pictures  763 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user successfully regrew hair using oral finasteride (1mg daily for 3 years) and topical minoxidil (5% twice daily for 15 years) with no side effects. They highlighted the importance of consistency and patience, crediting finasteride for significant hair improvement.

      community Rosemary Oil experiment 4 months in

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 2 months 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.

      community When someone posts a scalp tension theory

      in Satire  264 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Finasteride progress 0,5mg 1 year and 4 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  521 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has taken 0.5mg of finasteride daily for 1 year and 4 months, experiencing hair regrowth and thicker hair without significant side effects. They avoided minoxidil due to side effects and noticed improvements starting at 2-3 months, with significant results at 6-8 months.

      community 📈 Progress update – started 09/23, current photo 06/25

      in Progress Pictures  140 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their hair recovery progress using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and occasional dermarolling and ketoconazole shampoo, noting significant improvement since starting in September 2023. They experienced no side effects from finasteride and found topical finasteride ineffective, leading to its discontinuation.

      community Smoking minoxidil, the theory that changes everything.

      in Minoxidil  607 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user humorously suggested smoking minoxidil in a blunt as an alternative hair growth method, sparking a satirical discussion on unconventional and unsafe ways to use minoxidil. The conversation included various suggestions like oral pills, rectal administration, and other absurd methods, with some users warning against the dangers of such practices.

      community Hair regrowth after 8 months alhamdullah

      in Minoxidil  1415 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth after 8 months using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. He experienced no side effects from finasteride and credited his success to this regimen.

      community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  123 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

      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 Fellas, is Arteta world class hair density?

      in Satire  361 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the impressive hair density and hairline of a person, with users attributing it to good genetics and joking about the lack of hair loss despite stress. Specific hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841 are not discussed.

      community 6+ months on topical Fin/Min/RU

      in Progress Pictures  134 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has seen positive results after over six months using 0.05% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 50mg/ml RU58841, weekly needling, and twice-weekly ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They express gratitude for the support from an online community and are open to questions about their treatment.

      community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.