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      community How to ease off oral minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced heart palpitations after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage and starting a new topical minoxidil formulation. They wish to stop oral minoxidil for heart health and continue with topical minoxidil.

      community Natural finasteride for male deers

      in Satire  241 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, with a satirical suggestion of using fence castration as a natural finasteride for male deer. Participants joke about the side effects and effectiveness of these treatments.

      community 44M 19 months fin oral 1mg daily /min 5% foam once daily

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 44-year-old man has been using finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil 5% foam for 19 months to address hair loss, with mixed results and continued shedding. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant for better cosmetic density.

      community Next Steps/ Need Help

      in General  93 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and a fin/minoxidil mix on non-pill days. The user is considering whether to continue this regimen or switch to daily finasteride or try other treatments like dutasteride.

      community EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.

      community ED from 1 month DUT

      in General  88 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 32-year-old male experienced reduced libido and erectile difficulties after taking Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. He stopped the treatment and plans to consult his doctor, seeking similar experiences from others.

      community Depression, ADHD meds and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride caused anxiety, depression, and hair shedding for the user, leading them to stop taking it. They are now on Lexapro and Adderall for depression and ADHD, and are considering trying topical Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      community Complete non responder to everything. Modern Norwood Sisyphus

      in Update  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for four years and topical minoxidil with microneedling for a year but has not seen significant results in slowing hair loss. They are considering trying dutasteride despite concerns about its intensity, and others suggest trying oral minoxidil or combining treatments for better results.

      community Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE

      in Chat  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hair shedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.

      community BEFORE / AFTER dutasteride and minoxidil 5%

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  712 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience using dutasteride 0.5 mg and minoxidil 5% for hair loss, noting significant improvement in 3 months without side effects. They used Avodart for dutasteride and Costco's minoxidil, taking dutasteride pills every other day and applying topical minoxidil.

      community Dutasteride Mesotherapy in Toronto

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking information on clinics in Toronto offering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative to oral dutasteride while trying to conceive. They are looking for recommendations and information.

      community 28yr old 5mg minoxidil daily, .5 dutasteride every 2 days

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started using 5mg minoxidil daily and 0.5mg dutasteride every two days for hair loss, along with rosemary, castor, and pumpkin oil twice a week, and derma stamping once a week. They plan to track progress with photos and maintain hair length with clippers.

      community My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.

      community Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil is unlikely to enhance its effectiveness, with most users agreeing it has minimal impact. The main treatments discussed are minoxidil and finasteride, with some users adding other ingredients like azelaic acid and retinol.

      community What can be the real reason of Finasteride SE ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride can cause side effects like erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, possibly due to increased estradiol from testosterone aromatization, especially in those with higher body fat. Side effects vary widely and may also be influenced by genetic factors or neurosteroid inhibition.

      community 5 months into 0.5mg Dutasteride 3x a week + 5mg Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  58 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is treating hair loss with 0.5mg Dutasteride three times a week, 5mg oral Minoxidil daily, and topical finasteride and minoxidil, seeing some improvement but insufficient density. They are considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and addressing high estradiol levels, while also trying to quit vaping.

      community How I was able to get Dut .5mg within a day.

      in Product  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      ScottMills3 shared how to quickly get a prescription for generic Dutasteride (Dut .5mg) online through MedicalWellnessCenter, which cost $69.95 for the consultation and $31 for a 90-day supply. Another user suggested hidrb.com as a cheaper alternative, offering the same prescription for $15.

      community 7 months dutasteride(1 mg) progress

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dutasteride, at 1 mg daily, was used for hair regrowth, with initial shedding and side effects like watery semen and increased libido. The user previously tried finasteride and minoxidil but switched to dutasteride for stronger, sustained results.

      community 3.5 months on 7%Minoxdil - 0.1%Finasteride - .025%Tret (Topical)

      in Progress Pictures  347 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user noticed a significant improvement in hair loss after 3.5 months using a topical treatment of 7% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, and 0.025% Tretinoin, which was prescribed and shipped from a pharmacy in Indiana. Other users discussed alternative products with varying concentrations of Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community 10 months progression (plz respond)

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair shedding after using minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride while planning to increase their oral minoxidil dose. They also use nicotine pouches, Vyvanse, and GHK-Cu, and have noticed thicker eyebrows and lashes from oral minoxidil.

      community Finasteyd topical 0.025% minoxidil and caffeine action

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "OP" uses a combination of topical minoxidil 5%, finasteride 0.025%, and caffeine to combat hair loss, with noticeable results over 5-6 months. Side effects include unwanted body hair growth and an itchy scalp, but no significant sexual side effects.