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      community 6+ months on topical Fin/Min/RU

      in Progress Pictures  134 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has seen positive results after over six months using 0.05% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 50mg/ml RU58841, weekly needling, and twice-weekly ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They express gratitude for the support from an online community and are open to questions about their treatment.

      community 3-month update on the microneedling-only project

      in Microneedling  90 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Brutal Hair loss At 19: Help+Treatment Questions

      in Chat  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing hair loss since 17 uses finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral castor oil, but sees little improvement. They seek advice on adding an anti-androgen, considering alfatradiol.

      community No-Finasteride Regime

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 5 years ago
      User explores no-finasteride hair loss treatments, considering compounds like Minoxidil, Eucapil, Alfatradiol, Stemoxydeine, Azelaic Acid, Retinol, and Ketoconazole Shampoo. They ask about mixing compounds, application schedules, and potential side effects.

      community Will I be a good candidate for Finasteride?

      in Chat 5 years ago
      A 17-year-old is considering finasteride for hair loss but is advised to wait due to potential hormonal effects at a young age. Alternatives like minoxidil, micro-needling, vitamins, and lifestyle changes are suggested instead.

      community 3 months just dermarolling

      in Update  49 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 27-year-old man with thinning hair saw improvement after stopping Rogaine and starting dermarolling with peppermint oil, experiencing less shedding and thicker hair growth. He also uses biotin caffeine shampoo, argan oil conditioner, and a mix of castor oil with peppermint oil after dermarolling.

      community Losing hair everywhere, idk what to do :(

       28 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 22-year-old male has been experiencing widespread hair loss for over four years, including pain and significant shedding. Treatments tried include ketoconazole shampoo, fluocinonide topical solution, biotin, ACV, and dry shampoo, but none have been effective.

      community Not sure but Lipogaine seems like its working

       4 upvotes 13 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using Lipogaine, alongside supplements, coffee, green tea, onion oil, rosemary, and Nizoral shampoo, after Propecia caused side effects. Another user reported no progress with Lipogaine after two months, noting inconsistent application.

      community 4.5 months Oral Min and Oral Dut

      in Is this regrowth?  108 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after 4.5 months of using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They report shedding initially but have seen improvement without significant side effects.

      community 9 month fin progress (1mg/day) - May 2025 to Jan 2026

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 9-month progress using 1mg daily finasteride, noting initial side effects like low libido and ED that resolved over time, and advised staying on the treatment for at least a year before considering a hair transplant. Other users suggested adding minoxidil for better results and recommended using ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff.

      community 2nd Edit: 33m. One year on 5%Min + 0.5% Tret

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 33-year-old man shares his one-year progress using 5% Minoxidil and 0.5% Tretinoin cream, along with derma stamping and specific shampoos, to combat hair thinning and promote hair growth. He avoids using finasteride or dutasteride, despite suggestions from others to try them for long-term maintenance.
      What should I do 18M facing extreme hair thining and dandruff

      community What should I do 18M facing extreme hair thining and dandruff

      in General  161 upvotes 5 months ago
      An 18-year-old is experiencing severe hair loss and dandruff, feeling stressed and unable to commit to Minoxidil or handle finasteride side effects. They have tried natural oils, anti-hair fall shampoo, and consulted a dermatologist without success, and are seeking affordable treatment options.

      community Around 5 month update (24m) (min + fin)

      in Progress Pictures  279 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old shared impressive hair regrowth results after 5 months using oral minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, along with weekly microneedling, without side effects. The user self-medicated through the Hims website and noticed significant changes by the third month.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community I think waiting it out and adding oral minox did the trick!

      in Update  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced hair regrowth by adding oral minoxidil to his regimen, which already included dutasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and levothyroxine. He also uses microneedling, biotin vitamins, and exercises regularly, reporting no side effects from oral minoxidil so far.

      community My 6 month journey thus far... 47yo Male.

      in Progress Pictures  422 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over six months using 1mg oral finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, along with weekly derm stamping. He reported no major side effects, improved prostate health, and increased vascularity, with hair texture changes and minor nasal congestion.

      community Is the juice worth the squeeze? I'm concerned about density.

      in Progress Pictures 7 months ago
      The user is using biotin, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, green tea, Minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and derma rolling to combat hair loss but is hesitant to use finasteride due to potential side effects. Others suggest that without finasteride or dutasteride, the natural approach is unlikely to be effective long-term.

      community ~ 4 months progress so far, hoping it gets better

      in Is this regrowth?  71 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 4 months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and various supplements. They reported increased body hair and some acne as side effects but noticed less hair breakage with silk pillows.

      community Back from the dead... (sort of)

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old shares progress on hair regrowth using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and topical minoxidil, noting improved hair health but persistent temple thinning. They consider switching to oral minoxidil, adding microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant after one year.

      community Finasteride is saving me!!! 1 yr results

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using 0.5mg daily finasteride, with plans to add 1.25mg oral minoxidil and microneedling for further improvement. He also uses Nizoral shampoo weekly and reports no current side effects.

      community Should I start 2.5mg or 5mg oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  14 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is considering starting oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, debating between 2.5mg and 5mg doses, while already using topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users suggest starting with a lower dose to monitor side effects, with some recommending trying finasteride first.