community Progress of a month. Will update. 0.5mg oral dut daily
The user is documenting their hair loss progress using 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily. They shared pictures and received encouragement.
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420-450 / 1000+ results community 4 months oral min how am I doing?
A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without side effects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.
community 31m July 2024 to March 2026. Oral fin(1mg) and min(2.5mg)
A 31-year-old man shared his hair growth progress from July 2024 to March 2026 using oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg), with no significant side effects. He is considering switching treatments but is advised to continue with the current regimen due to its effectiveness.
community My progress over three months on minoxidil and finasteride (hairline growth)
The user shared their three-month progress on minoxidil and finasteride for hairline growth, also using nizoral shampoo, dermastamping, and scalp massage. They noticed significant improvement after quitting vaping.
community Rate my regimen: 20yo/M looking for advice
A 20 year old male discussing his hair loss regimen, which includes using topical dutasteride, rogaine, RU58841, minoxidil and Avodart pills as well as scalp massage, stabbing head with steak knife, counting shed hairs under a hair net and sending them to a lab for analysis. Suggestions from other users include scalping method and switching to saw palmetto and zinc supplements.
community Q for you guys: Topical foam minoxidil - best application method?
The user switched from liquid to foam minoxidil to reduce skin irritation but finds foam harder to apply effectively to the scalp. A suggestion was made to melt the foam into a liquid for easier application.
community Starting a new treatment regimen tomorrow!
The user started a new hair loss treatment regimen using topical finasteride and minoxidil, saw palmetto, sulforaphane, and apple extract supplements, while also trying to quit nicotine and fast food. They later cut out supplements due to cost, continued with topical treatment, and experienced improved hair health but faced issues with low libido.
community 7 months progress (Dut+Oral Min)
The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth after 7 months of using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg). They noticed reduced hair loss by the second month and hair growth and thickening by the fifth month, with no side effects reported.
community surprised with the progress so far
The user experienced significant hair growth and increased density after using 1.1mg finasteride for 4-5 weeks and switching from topical to oral minoxidil (3mg) for 3 weeks. They reported no shedding and were uncertain if the growth was due to the oral minoxidil or finasteride.
community Minoxidil Foam Application advice
People discuss different methods for applying minoxidil foam to the scalp, with some using their hands, caps, or brushes for better coverage. Concerns about finasteride causing hair shedding are addressed, clarifying that healthy hair should not fall out.
community 3 Months Progress on Oral Fin(3mg/week) + Topical Min (1ml/day) + Dermarolling 1/month
A thirty year old's progress with hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil and dermarolling in addition to taking multivitamins with biotin. The user has seen improvement after three months of using this regimen.
community Before n after… #OralMinfortheWin
The user "mallanboy" shared their experience with using 0.5mg Dutasteride once a week, 0.5mg Finasteride every day, and 2.5mg Minoxidil every day for hair loss. They mentioned that their hairline has slightly improved and their hair density has increased after switching from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil after 8 months. They hope to maintain their results until they are 30 years old for a hair transplant.
community Should I stop or is this normal?
Increased hair fall after starting minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin is normal. Hair may grow faster, and shaving your head is fine while on these medications.
community Considering Switching Minoxidil from Twice to Once Daily due to Scalp Flakiness and Job Constraints
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil twice daily and 1.25 mg oral finasteride for hair thinning at the temples. They are considering switching to once-daily minoxidil due to scalp flakiness and future time constraints.
community 4 months progress at oral fin and oral minoxidil
The user reported progress in hair growth after 4 months using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, and is considering adding RU58841 to block DHT on the scalp. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and mild erectile dysfunction, and take supplements like zinc, iron, fish oil, vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin E.
community Using a new product - seems to have a bad odor, staining my sheets
The user switched from Hims spray to Happy Head dropper for hair loss treatment and experienced a bad odor and staining from the product. The product was past its expiration date, but a newer bottle had the same issues.
community Fin for 7 months and my sclap is now transparent
A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.
community Addressing queries in my DMs about my hair growth and my current state
The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, specifically using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. The user experienced hair growth after switching to oral medications and adjusting dosages, with no significant side effects reported.
community Considering Switch from Topical Minoxidil to Oral (Fin User)
The user is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil to address thinning hair and a receding hairline. They are currently using topical minoxidil with tretinoin, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo without side effects.
community Shedding ALOT of hairs after 2nd session of PRap
After a second session of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair regrowth, the user is experiencing increased shedding of thick and dark hairs and is concerned about whether this is temporary. They are seeking others' experiences with PRP, specifically regarding the duration of shedding and eventual positive outcomes.
community 3 Months of 1mg Fin and 2.5mg oral min (17m)
The user has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for three months, noticing new blonde hairs but experiencing ongoing shedding. They also use GHK-Cu, which has improved skin but not hair.
community Before and after: 1 year of Min, 8 months of Fin
Improved hair density and texture after using 1mg oral finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil for a year. The user is satisfied with the results, noting no significant side effects except reduced seminal volume.
community Finasteride Watery Semen
A user noticed watery semen and decreased volume after a week of using finasteride and asked if taking Zinc, pygeum, and lecithin supplements would affect finasteride's effectiveness. The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride and potential supplements to counteract them.
community Fin ED is primarily blood flow related, not hormonal as such - a theory
The conversation discusses the theory that finasteride-induced erectile dysfunction (ED) is related to blood flow rather than hormonal changes. The user suggests that lowering LDL cholesterol aggressively might improve ED symptoms for those on finasteride.
community Boar bristle or nylon bristle brush?
A user with medium length hair and thinning at the top is using an adenosine-based hair growth serum and seeking advice on whether to use a boar bristle or nylon bristle brush to stimulate hair growth. They are concerned about their sensitive scalp.
community Update on taking hims spray. I cut my dose to EOD, 2-3 sprays; instead of 4 sprays everyday. Trying to mitigate any leakage of fin into bloodstream.
A user shared progress pictures and discussed their hair loss treatment, including using Hims spray with finasteride, oral finasteride, castor oil, and derma rolling. They reduced their Hims spray dose to every other day to minimize finasteride absorption into the bloodstream.
community 2 year fin/min progress (age 27-29)
A user's two-year progress using 1mg of oral finasteride daily and twice daily application of 5% minoxidil solution for hair loss. The user experienced temporary side effects but is pleased with the results, and another user warns about the importance of consistent use for maintaining results.
community My experience taking two months off fin
Stopping finasteride increased sex drive and improved mood but caused hair shedding and scalp irritation. Users discussed balancing hair preservation with side effects, considering alternatives like topical finasteride and minoxidil.
community Sebum on scalp has reduced, what gives ?
The reduction in scalp oiliness is likely due to finasteride reducing DHT levels and the use of ketoconazole shampoo. The combination of these treatments may have decreased sebum production.
community 4 months Oral Minoxidil 1.25 mg Daily (33 M)
This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.