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      community 3,5 months of only topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  784 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old reported new hair growth on temples after 3.5 months of using topical minoxidil without shedding. They plan to add finasteride to maintain progress, as minoxidil alone may not be enough long-term.

      community Please be consistent and don't give up!

      in Is this regrowth?  418 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 29-year-old man regained his hairline using a consistent routine of topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with pumpkin seed oil, despite experiencing side effects like low libido and ED. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and is satisfied with his progress, choosing to avoid oral treatments due to potential side effects.

      community Possibility of updates or more information on the pp405

      in Chat  19 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential updates on the pp405 trial for hair loss, with completion expected by December 2025. Participants express skepticism about new treatments, suggesting continued use of finasteride, while others hope for innovative solutions beyond current medications.

      community Running Gear- Preemptive Treatment

      in Product 8 months ago
      A 51-year-old on TRT plans to use steroids and is concerned about hair loss, considering topical treatments like Hair Rescue with RU58841 and finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo. They are cautious about using oral DHT blockers due to potential interactions with steroids like Tren and Anavar.

      community [20M] Oral min for a year, DHT is fighting back

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil for hair thinning but is considering adding finasteride due to recent thinning and DHT effects. He plans to consult a dermatologist for finasteride to maintain or regrow hair.

      community Considering Quitting Topical Min

      in Treatment 9 months ago
      The user is considering stopping topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement in hair growth and is exploring alternatives like oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and tretinoin. They are hesitant about oral finasteride and dutasteride, and are open to trying oral minoxidil if available, despite concerns about potential heart-related side effects.

      community Topical finasteride carrier vehicle

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is using a topical solution containing 1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair loss, with water, glycerin, and PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil as carrier agents. They are questioning if these ingredients are effective carriers after using the solution for three months.

      community Its just getting worse and worse

      in Progress Pictures  704 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.

      community Scalp Biopsy Results - Almost 2 Years Dutasteride, Still Worsening

      in Update  24 upvotes 10 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride are not effectively stopping hair loss for some users, despite long-term use. Some are considering or using RU58841, pyrilutamide, and other treatments like microneedling, while also managing seborrheic dermatitis with diet and topical solutions.

      community Blood Test Recommendations & Brewers Yeast

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering blood tests to understand their receding hairline and is exploring brewer's yeast for its biotin content. They have been using topical Minoxidil, biotin, collagen, and microneedling, but are avoiding oral Finasteride and Dutasteride.

      community 3months 2.5mg minoxidil - oral

      in Minoxidil  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of oral minoxidil for hair loss, with some users suggesting combining it with finasteride for better results. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of minoxidil alone, especially for younger individuals, while others emphasize the importance of finasteride in treating male pattern baldness.

      community How far are we from a treatment better than finasteride?

      in Treatment  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.

      community It has been 1 year. Should I keep going or give up?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering whether to continue their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.

      community My story (31 years old - male)

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced hair thinning and initially used topical minoxidil, then switched to finasteride, which caused significant shedding. He later adopted a regimen of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and anti-dandruff shampoo, leading to positive hair growth results, though he noted increased body hair as a side effect of oral minoxidil.

      community My progress with finasteride and minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  281 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects, and is considering switching to dutasteride. He applies minoxidil topically and takes finasteride daily, noting the importance of consistent lighting for progress photos.