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      community (23M) 1.5 Years of Minoxidil & Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  998 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair and beard growth using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, with some initial shedding and a reduced libido. The treatment also unexpectedly thickened his eyebrows.

      community Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE

      in Chat  2 upvotes 6 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 M28 5 Month insane progress, Fin&Min

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their impressive hair regrowth progress after 5 months using 1mg oral finasteride every other day, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, weekly dermastamping, and daily scalp massages. They reported no side effects and began seeing improvement after 2.5 months.

      community Random 2nd shed, lost all topical minoxidil Progress

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing severe hair shedding after 8 months of using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, losing all progress made. Others advise that shedding is normal and temporary, suggesting to continue the treatment and ensure the use of genuine products.

      community Min/Fin/Needle July 2024-March 2026

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair density using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with microneedling as an additional treatment. They are considering a hair transplant for low-density areas but are uncertain due to existing follicles.

      community Heavy shedding 10 months after HT

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced heavy shedding 10 months after a hair transplant and used a topical solution of Minoxidil and Finasteride, later switching to Finoduta. They also dealt with a dry scalp and greasy hair, using various shampoos and conditioners, and sought advice on whether the shedding was normal and how to manage the dry scalp.

      community Improvement or Delusional? 21M

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is using topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss and is considering adding pyrilutamide. They notice some improvement at the temples and seek advice on whether to focus on cosmetic results despite daily shedding.

      community Do hair follicles dies or are dormant ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.

      community 7.5 months and fin, time for dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and growth shampoo for 7.5 months to treat hair loss and is considering switching to 0.5 mg dutasteride due to slight recession and persistent symptoms. Another user commented that the user's temples appear to have improved, especially in the latest photo.

      community Diffuse Alopecia

      in Female  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 19-year-old female with Diffuse Alopecia was advised by a dermatologist to use vitamin supplements, a hair serum, and antifungal drops, leading to some improvement. Other users suggested treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and consulting a different dermatologist for further advice.

      community 1.5 years. Oral Fin and Min only.

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1 mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) daily, with minimal side effects. They also use testosterone to balance any libido effects from finasteride.

      community Still shedding after 6 months (2nd shed).

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and considering adding topical finasteride. They are also deficient in Vitamin D and B, and are exploring if supplements or dosage adjustments could help.

      community Aggressive minoxidil shed post HT +8 months

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding and dryness after starting minoxidil 8 months post-hair transplant, despite using finasteride and oils like castor and pumpkin seed oil. They expressed concern over the loss of density and the appearance of a failed transplant.

      community If you gentlemen are balding like myself, I encourage you to try shaving.

      in Shaved/buzzed  1608 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user encouraged others experiencing hair loss to try shaving their heads, sharing their own positive experience despite briefly using finasteride and natural methods. Responses were mixed, with some supporting the decision and others suggesting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while many commented on the appearance changes.

      community First 2 months on oral fin and min.

      in Progress Pictures  191 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after two months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil, along with inconsistent derma rolling. Replies noted hairline improvement and good coverage, especially with afro hair.

      community Second shed, non-stop flaking, itching

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.

      community Five Months Progress - Min/Fin

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared five months of progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and supplements like biotin, zinc, omega-3, and collagen. They noted encouraging results, while others suggested trying oral minoxidil or microneedling for potentially better outcomes.

      community My thoughts after 4 years of shaving my head and SMP (27, NW3.5V)

      in SMP  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      After suffering from hair loss and trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and scalp micropigmentation without lasting success, the individual found freedom and a renewed sense of self by shaving their head and accepting their baldness. They encourage others struggling with hair loss to not waste years searching for a cure and to consider embracing a shaved head as a positive solution.

      community Time for that update again. After 4mos of fin/min/microneedling

      in Update  54 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is updating on their hair loss treatment progress after 4 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil spray, and weekly 1mm dermarolling. The crown area is slowly improving, with a smaller bald spot radius compared to the previous month.

      community Microneedling on oral fin only?

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling may have benefits for hair loss even if only using oral finasteride without minoxidil. The effectiveness of microneedling without minoxidil is debated.