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      community 6 months progress after minoxidil/finasteride stopped working

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hair loss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hair loss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.
      Norwood scale ? 28m

      community Norwood scale ? 28m

      in General  68 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 28-year-old is assessing their hair loss on the Norwood scale, considering adding topical minoxidil and dermastamping to their current regimen of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They feel their hair loss is worsening and seek opinions on their condition.
      Shave it or treat it need advise on mpb genetic

      community Shave it or treat it need advise on mpb genetic

      in General  68 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 31-year-old experiencing rapid hair loss is considering whether to shave their head or use treatments. They were prescribed B12, topical finasteride 0.1%, and minoxidil 10% but are unsure about the correct dosage and potential side effects.
      Hairloss journey from 18 years of age

      community Hairloss journey from 18 years of age

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  236 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user began experiencing hair loss at 14 and is now starting treatment at 18 with a topical solution of 10% minoxidil-finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Oral finasteride was not recommended due to potential effects on growth, and microneedling will be considered after four months.

      community Bald and happy guys, sound off!

       14 upvotes 12 years ago
      A user shares their positive experience of embracing baldness, noting increased attractiveness and dating success after shaving their head. They encourage others to consider going bald instead of relying on medications like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

      community there's some improvement here?

      in Is this regrowth?  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, showing improvement after starting finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil 5%, and microneedling. They are curious about their degree of baldness and why their hair has thinned.

      community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

      in Chat  221 upvotes 4 months ago
      Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

      community Shaved at 21, time for me to move on after very little improvement from meds.

      in Shaved/buzzed  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hair growth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hair transplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.

      community 2 months progress finasteride +minox

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 35-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, ordinary serum, dermarolling, and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss. After two months, they see improvement despite initial worsening and anticipate future shedding.
      Am i balding? what should i do ? i need help

      community Am i balding? what should i do ? i need help

      in General  78 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is concerned about a small bald patch despite having thick hair and a full crown. They are considering starting minoxidil and finasteride to prevent further hair loss.

      community What hurts the most is that only minority of us are balding

      in Chat  252 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the emotional impact of early hair loss in men, with many feeling isolated and self-conscious. Some users also mention the lack of awareness about potential treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community 2 Year Finasteride Only Progress (41M)

      in Update  203 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 41-year-old man shared his two-year progress using finasteride for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement but wishing he had started earlier. He plans to add oral minoxidil to his routine despite concerns about potential side effects, emphasizing the importance of starting treatment early to combat hair loss.

      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 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.

      community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

      community My experience with 2 years of fin + min after ht

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 31-year-old man shared his 2-year experience using finasteride and minoxidil after a hair transplant on the front and mid scalp, noting improvement but still having a thin crown. He recently started dermastamping, plans to use ketoconazole shampoo, and uses hair fibers for extra confidence at events.

      community Noticed a form of hairloss at 15 (for a few months now)

      in General  52 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 15-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering treatment options. They are aware they cannot use DHT blockers like finasteride due to their age and are exploring other causes like Telogen Effluvium.

      community my own receding hairline experience

      in General  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a receding hairline and tried minoxidil, which may have slowed the process but caused puffy eyes. They are hesitant to use finasteride and suspect oily dandruff might be an aggravator.

      community Growing and losing hair at the same time (24M) . Extremely confused!

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, iron supplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hair loss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.
      22M Seeking Advice on Hairline Recession; Stopped Finasteride Due to Side Effects

      community 22M Seeking Advice on Hairline Recession; Stopped Finasteride Due to Side Effects

      in General  128 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 22-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is seeking advice after stopping finasteride due to side effects, despite its effectiveness, and is currently using minoxidil and taking vitamin D supplements. They are concerned about their receding hairline and are considering whether to continue treatments or shave their head.

      community 6 months progress. 36 year old.

      in Progress Pictures  99 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "baselinesims" shared their progress in treating hair loss using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml topical minoxidil, 0.5ml topical dutasteride, keto shampoo, cosmerna, and micro needling. They are happy with the progress so far, with diffuse thinning being taken care of and baby hairs showing up. They plan on getting a hair transplant in the future. Other users commented on the improved appearance and mentioned that the lighting in the photos may affect the comparison.

      community 3 hair transplants | 11,102 grafts | 28 yrs old | NW 6/7

      in Transplants  149 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old underwent three hair transplants totaling 11,102 grafts at Eugenix, using finasteride and minoxidil to manage advanced hair loss. Despite limited density, the results are satisfactory, allowing the individual to feel presentable without a hat.