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      community Itchy scalp with fin/min - what should i do?

      in General  30 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user started using 0.1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice daily and experienced an itchy scalp. Suggestions include checking for allergies, dry scalp, or seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Finasteride Update

      in General  91 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user started taking finasteride two weeks ago and feels fine. They are considering using minoxidil but are concerned about its safety around cats.

      community Has anyone had a hair transplant while on pyrilutamide?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting pyrilutamide before a scheduled hair transplant, having previously used oral minoxidil and finasteride with worsening results. They also tried dutasteride, which worsened their hair and made their skin oily.

      community Shampoo + Protein shake causing hair shedding?

      in Ketoconazole 1 year ago
      The user started using ketoconazole shampoo and whey protein shakes and noticed increased hair shedding, seeking advice on whether these could be the cause. Another user shared their experience with hair loss after starting protein shakes and mentioned using finasteride, which eventually improved their hair condition.

      community Finasteride 4 month progress, Cooked

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old started losing hair in December 2023, tried minoxidil with initial success, but experienced further hair loss and added finasteride to the regimen. Users advised patience, explaining that shedding is common early in finasteride treatment and suggested continuing for at least a year for potential results.
      What should I do?

      community What should I do?

      in General  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting minoxidil or getting their scalp checked for permanent scarring due to noticing thinner hair after bleaching. They are seeking advice on hair loss remedies.

      community ~11 week progress? - Fin/Min/Misc

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started a consistent hair loss treatment routine in January, using finasteride, minoxidil, red light therapy, micro-needling, vitamins, and specific shampoos. They noticed potential progress after 11 weeks and plan to update in a few months.

      community Topical fin 0.025%, min 5% - 2,5 months progress

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using topical finasteride 0.025% and minoxidil 5% twice daily, seeing initial improvement but later experiencing shedding and scalp pain. They are considering increasing the finasteride dose to 0.05% while using keto shampoo and dermarolling, and are debating the effectiveness of low versus standard doses of finasteride.

      community I [31 M] am losing all hope and patience

      in Chat  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old man is experiencing hair loss, using minoxidil with mixed results, and has started finasteride. He is considering a hair transplant if these treatments are ineffective.

      community Topical - Dosage help (0.3% FIN per mL?)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting a topical treatment for hair loss, using a spray containing 0.3% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and 0.01% tretinoin. They are questioning the dosage and considering reducing the application to achieve 0.15% finasteride and 5% minoxidil.

      community This is just a 45 day difference

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started oral finasteride on February 3, 2025, and uses topical minoxidil, Nizoral, derma stamping, Vitamin D3 + K2, and biotin/keratin for hair loss. They reported significant progress in 45 days.

      community Been shedding for like 3-4 months now… Finasteride 0.5mg

      in General  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily in July 2024 and experienced good results until December/January, but has been shedding hair for about 3 months since then. They are unsure whether to increase the dose to 1mg or continue with the current regimen.

      community Would I be able to just take fin forever?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old started taking 1mg of finasteride daily to address receding temples and is concerned about whether they will need to increase the dose or switch to dutasteride in the future. Users discuss that finasteride can slow hair loss for many years, but it is not a permanent solution, and individual responses vary.

      community Mexican balding victim here, 3 months

      in Is this regrowth?  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started using oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and dutasteride (1 mg) for hair loss three months ago and noticed no side effects, possibly due to regular exercise. They speculate a possible link between COVID-19 and accelerated hair loss.

      community When to expect Oral Finasteride 1mg daily sideffects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started a hair loss treatment with 1mg oral finasteride daily, PRP injections, and Ketoconazole shampoo, noticing reduced hair fall and slight improvement at the temples. They are concerned about potential side effects, which can vary in onset and duration.

      community 15yo with severe anxiety from Norwood 2.5 and thinning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing hair loss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.

      community March 30 first photo yesterday other 2 pics 19 year old

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment six months ago, with some improvement in mental health and manageable side effects. They are considering switching minoxidil brands due to dissatisfaction and are focusing on stress management and lifestyle changes to improve scalp health.

      community Almost 3 years of dht blockers and my ups and downs

      in Is this regrowth?  74 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss starting at 16 and used finasteride and minoxidil, later switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved hair thickness after an initial shedding phase. The user also noted the importance of using shampoo to manage dermatitis and maintain scalp health.

      community Desperate for help - Dread shed since 5 months!

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss after starting Minoxidil 5% and is seeking advice, as their hair loss worsened following a second COVID infection. Despite normal hormone and vitamin levels, the user is considering additional treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo, massages, and low-level laser therapy.

      community Around a 1.5 months progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to address hair loss and scalp buildup, showing progress over 1.5 months. The ketoconazole shampoo helped with scalp buildup, and no side effects were reported from the medications.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community My first 8 months and prgress so far, min + fin.

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started experiencing hair loss at 26 and began treatment with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. After 8 months, they noticed hair regrowth, especially baby hairs, and remain hopeful for further improvement.