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      community Almost 7 months on topical fin/min- not seeing much benefit

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 39-year-old user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride with 6% minoxidil for almost 7 months without seeing significant improvement in hair regrowth. They are considering switching to a gel with higher minoxidil concentration, adding retinoic acid, or trying topical dutasteride, while others suggest returning to 5% minoxidil foam, adding oral finasteride, or exploring microneedling and lifestyle changes.

      community Bee venom better than minoxidil?

      in Research/Science  1061 upvotes 4 months ago
      Bee venom at 0.001% concentration was more effective than 2% minoxidil in promoting hair growth in mice, possibly due to increased growth factors and reduced inflammation. Caution is advised due to potential allergic reactions and the reliance on animal data.

      community Minoxidil works amazingly, you just need to give it time.

      in Minoxidil  326 upvotes 4 months ago
      Minoxidil can effectively promote hair regrowth with consistent use, but results differ among individuals. Some recommend combining it with finasteride for better long-term results, though OP chooses to use only minoxidil and accepts the possibility of going bald.

      community Min for a year on hairline no results

      in Minoxidil  148 upvotes 4 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride have not improved the user's hairline after a year. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, or considering a hair transplant for better results.

      community Creatine causes hair loss zzzzz

      in Satire  83 upvotes 5 months ago
      Creatine is humorously blamed for hair loss, with users sharing exaggerated and satirical experiences. Some users report no hair loss with creatine, while others mention using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to manage hair loss.

      community Thoughts on the future of pp405?

      in Research/Science  44 upvotes 5 months ago
      PP405 is considered a promising hair loss treatment, potentially replacing minoxidil but not finasteride. Users are hopeful for future treatments like GT20029 and VDPHL01, while remaining cautious about effectiveness and side effects.

      community Finally live! alcohol-free, propylene glycol–free topical finasteride foam

      in Update  18 upvotes 5 months ago
      A new alcohol-free, propylene glycol-free topical finasteride foam is available for prescription in Canada and the USA, offering a cleaner alternative for hair loss treatment. The product also offers a combination of 0.1% finasteride with 5% minoxidil and aims to be affordable and less irritating for sensitive scalps.

      community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  134 upvotes 5 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.

      community Been on Finasteride for 19 years

      in Chat  458 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.

      community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

      in Research/Science  229 upvotes 6 months ago
      PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.

      community How likely do you think it is for PP405 to come out?

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 6 months ago
      PP405 is a potential new hair loss treatment that works through metabolic pathways rather than hormonal ones, with an estimated market release between late 2027 and 2029. Current alternatives to finasteride include minoxidil, pyralutamide, fluridil, and RU58841, with hair transplants also being a viable option.

      community Creatine and hair loss (personal experience)

      in Update  98 upvotes 7 months ago
      Creatine can cause increased hair loss in some people, particularly those with a predisposition to androgenic alopecia, but hair loss often stops after discontinuing its use. Some users experience no hair loss while using creatine.

      community Finastride and Oral minoxidil 4 Months

      in Progress Pictures  684 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and finasteride (1 mg) after two years without results, noticing some initial shedding but no significant side effects. Others in the conversation discuss similar experiences with these treatments, including shedding, body hair growth, and varying results.

      community One year off fin/min and I regret it

      in Update  413 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user regrets stopping finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects but plans to resume treatment. They consider using finasteride every other day and continuing topical minoxidil to manage side effects while maintaining hair.

      community Fighting Seb Derm + MPB - Winning

      in Progress Pictures  74 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user successfully managed hair regrowth by using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and specific shampoos to treat seborrheic dermatitis. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy scalp and are considering food intolerance tests to further address inflammation.

      community Completely Lost with my hair 20M

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss uses minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, and biotin. They are considering finasteride or dutasteride and are advised to consult a doctor for diagnosis and possible oral treatments.

      community why are beard gains on min usually permanent?

      in Minoxidil  43 upvotes 7 months ago
      Beard gains from minoxidil are usually permanent due to facial hair follicles' lower sensitivity to DHT. Scalp hair requires ongoing DHT suppression with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 to maintain gains after stopping minoxidil.