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      community I think treatment is really working

      in Progress Pictures  674 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 28-year-old man shares his positive experience with a 3-in-1 oral pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins for hair loss, noting decreased bald spot width and overall hair thickening after four months. He encourages others to start treatment, mentioning the mental benefits and minimal side effects, while discussing additional treatments like ketoconazole and microneedling.

      community An unusual case (progress or not?)

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 43-year-old with a history of hair transplants and long-term finasteride use reports seeing hair regrowth after adding oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and resuming topical minoxidil. Users agree that the hair appears thicker and denser.

      community 3 months on fin and hair is looking much better

      in Is this regrowth?  159 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user started finasteride three months ago, initially at 1mg every other day, then adjusted to 1mg on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday due to side effects. The user reports stronger, more voluminous hair with minimal hair fall and no shedding.

      community 6-Month Progress Update: Fin & Min

      in Is this regrowth?  65 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 31-year-old experienced hair regrowth using a daily regimen of 5% minoxidil spray and 1mg oral finasteride over six months, with no side effects. The user noticed slow but positive progress, especially in the temple area, and plans to continue the treatment as advised by their doctor.

      community Huge gains after catching hair loss it early

      in Progress Pictures  956 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5mg for a year and oral minoxidil 2.5mg for eight months, despite initial shedding. They reported no side effects and preferred oral treatments over topicals.

      community 23M Couldn’t go bald for fear of my Girlfriend leaving me.

      in Is this regrowth?  1093 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old man uses a topical spray with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair loss, experiencing improved hair growth but occasional heart palpitations. He worries his girlfriend might leave him if he goes bald, but commenters advise that if she would leave over hair loss, she isn't worth it.

      community Life Extension - Hair Growth for Men

      in Product 1 year ago
      A new supplement for hair growth combines black rice, prickly pear, and saw palmetto, showing promising results in increasing hair density and reducing hair loss. The supplement is considered a drug-free alternative to traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 3 months on a min/fin oral mix and feeling like a whole new person!

      in Progress Pictures  520 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a 3-month oral minoxidil and finasteride treatment from Hims, noting healthier hair and no significant side effects. Others in the conversation discussed their own experiences with similar treatments, costs, and additional methods like microneedling and topical minoxidil.

      community 6 month update fin, min, micro-needle

      in Progress Pictures  436 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality after six months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and micro-needling. They reported increased libido initially but no other side effects, and they plan to continue the treatment.

      community 6 Months in. Stick with it Fin? Or switch to Dut?

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old man has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months and is considering switching to dutasteride due to concerns about shedding and lack of response. Users suggest continuing with finasteride, trying micro-needling, or cautiously adding dutasteride while monitoring for side effects.

      community Don't give up on finasteride folks

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  282 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may take over two years to show results and can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and emotional changes. Alternatives such as dutasteride and minoxidil are discussed, with varying effectiveness and side effects.

      community 34m, 3 months on oral min and fin

      in Is this regrowth?  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old man has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for three months with noticeable hair regrowth and no side effects. He is considering a hair transplant but is currently satisfied with the progress and prefers not to switch to more aggressive treatments.

      community The dread shed is obliterating my hair (22M). Been on treatment for about 1.5-2 months. First 8 pics are from a month ago and the rest are my current state. Will this regrow?

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing significant hair shedding and is using multiple treatments, including oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, topical dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering adding RU58841 and stemoxydine. Others advise patience, suggesting sticking to finasteride and minoxidil for at least a year before evaluating results, as initial shedding is normal and adding too many treatments can be counterproductive.

      community 4 Weeks - Oral Minoxidil & Dutasteride. Minor changes.

      in Is this regrowth?  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced minor hair regrowth after 4 weeks of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, despite initial side effects like minor sickness and reduced sexual desire. The user is surprised by the early results and plans to continue the treatment, also using Nizoral shampoo.

      community Growth Update on Crown - Fin & Min

      in Progress Pictures  162 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures of their hair growth after using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and undergoing a hair transplant with 4,200 grafts in Istanbul. They reported thicker hair and noticeable crown regrowth, with no side effects from the treatments.

      community 18-year progress pics. Fin only.

      in Progress Pictures  419 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hair loss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.

      community Watch this podcast interview before you get a transplant

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      Before getting a hair transplant, it's crucial to research and understand that ongoing treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil are necessary to maintain results. Concerns were raised about Turkish clinics, including overharvesting grafts, lack of regulations, and discouraging finasteride use.

      community 100 Day Progress Report - Topical Min Only - 32F

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old woman reported significant hair regrowth after 103 days of using 5% minoxidil once daily, along with biotin, iron supplements, and a balanced diet. She observed many new baby hairs and no bald spots, aiming for denser and longer hair while maintaining her regimen.

      community 12 Month Progress w/ Topical Fin+Min

      in Progress Pictures  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared 12-month progress using topical 0.25% finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Most replies suggest waiting longer for potential further regrowth before considering a hair transplant.

      community Can anyone confidently say their erections are the same on fin ?

      in Chat  240 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sexual function, with many users reporting reduced libido and weaker erections despite continuing the treatment to prevent hair loss. Some users suggest checking hormone levels or switching to different dosages or treatments like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences regarding the severity of side effects.

      community how about progesterone cream?

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      Progesterone cream might help with hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and suppressing prolactin, which can increase DHT. Some dermatologists have used progesterone for hair loss treatment, and it has been effective, sometimes combined with minoxidil, finasteride, and hydrocortisone.

      community do any supplements actually work?

      in Female  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

      community Advice on what to do next. Hair’s still thinning on Fin.

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 26-year-old male from England is experiencing rapid hair thinning despite taking finasteride and having tried oral minoxidil and microneedling. He is considering topical dutasteride and seeking advice on his hair loss treatment.