community Finasteride not working after 6 months.
Finasteride may take over a year to show results, and shedding is common initially. Some users consider switching to dutasteride if finasteride doesn't reduce shedding after several months.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4 months of topical minoxidil with derma rolling starting at month 2 - my review / experience
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair regrowth but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. Many suggest adding finasteride for better results in addressing DHT-related hair loss.
community A little over two years on Dut
A 23-year-old male has been using Dutasteride for over two years to address hair thinning, with some success in temple regrowth but continued thinning on top. He is considering adding Minoxidil to his routine and is contemplating lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and drinking to improve hair density.
community 4 months on dutasteride and 6 on oral minox. After being on fin and topical minox for 2+ years
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride, having previously used finasteride and topical minoxidil. They reported no side effects from the current regimen of 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil.
community 23M, been on 1.25mg generic Finasteride for 8 months now
A 23-year-old male has been using 1.25 mg generic finasteride daily for 8 months and is seeing significant hair regrowth, particularly in the crown area. He is considering adding minoxidil to his regimen but is unsure if the improvement is due to the medication or just longer hair.
community Attempting to assist people with gyno sides on finasteride
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia due to hormonal imbalances. Management includes consulting an endocrinologist and using aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole or supplements like DIM and zinc.
community Haircafe on why microneedling is bad for hair growth
Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.
community Warning: Your Rogaine Foam Might Not Contain Minoxidil
A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.
community Is this shedding or continued loss? 2 months of new dutasteride dose after two years of dutasteride
A user increased their dutasteride dose to 3mg daily after two years but experienced significant hair loss. They also use RU58841 and minoxidil and are concerned about whether the loss is due to shedding or another issue like telogen effluvium.
community 1 year regime. Stabilizing a bit
A 30-year-old man using minoxidil for hair loss is seeing stabilization but no significant regrowth. He is hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects and is seeking alternative methods to promote hair growth.