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      community 3 months in on oral Dut/Min. The shed is REAL

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  46 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after three months on oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D3, but remains hopeful as shedding can indicate treatment effectiveness. They consider adding topical Minoxidil and dermal needling, while others advise patience.
      Advice 22 year old male thinning/loss

      community Advice 22 year old male thinning/loss

      in Basic Questions  76 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since September 2024, with improvement except in the frontal/middle scalp area. He seeks advice on additional treatments and has started scalp massages.

      community Oral DUT 0.5/ Oral MIN 5mg daily + occ MN

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair recovery using oral dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg daily, considering increasing dutasteride dosage but concerned about cost and effectiveness. They noted progress and discussed alternatives like hair transplants and other medications.

      community Min/Fin/Needle July 2024-March 2026

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair density using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with microneedling as an additional treatment. They are considering a hair transplant for low-density areas but are uncertain due to existing follicles.

      community Success Story - In Case I Can Help Others

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using oral finasteride and minoxidil but experiencing side effects like low libido and ED. They switched to a topical finasteride and minoxidil combination, which improved their hair thickness with fewer side effects.

      community Are fruit seeds more effective than fin/Dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 months ago
      The user experienced reduced hair loss after switching from finasteride and dutasteride to consuming fruit seeds like pumpkin and flaxseed, but others suggest the improvement is likely due to the delayed effects of the medications. There is skepticism about the seeds' effectiveness in blocking DHT compared to the medications.

      community Recommend me a topical product

      in Product  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is seeking a topical product without alcohol that doesn't irritate the scalp or make hair brittle. They have previously used minoxidil and finasteride but had negative experiences, and are considering a gel-based product recommended by another user.
      What’s the best course of action for me? M27

      community What’s the best course of action for me? M27

      in General  123 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss and is hesitant to use treatments like finasteride and minoxidil due to potential side effects. Another user suggests gradually introducing finasteride to minimize side effects and maximize results.

      community Has anybody ever found out, what these hardened, tight spots on the scalp (where most balding takes place) are and how they appear and how to make the disappear?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users suggest scalp massages, warm showers, and other methods to address scalp tension and tight spots, with some mentioning the potential effects of medications like escitalopram and probiotics.

      community Is dutasteride not working for me?

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Xpecia, Ocean Capilus, and microneedling. They are considering adding minoxidil due to concerns about the effectiveness of their current regimen.

      community Female on DHT blockers, need some advice.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A female experiencing hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy is using oral Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and finasteride, but still losing hair. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, using topical anti-androgens, and reducing Nizoral shampoo use to prevent scalp dryness.

      community 2 months on fin, is it better?

      in Is this regrowth?  146 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair density improvement after two months on 1.25mg oral finasteride, taken six times a week, without using minoxidil. The user reported no side effects and plans to consider minoxidil in the future.

      community Update On Massages and Nutrient Intake at N2 Stabilization

      in Update  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared their experience with hair regrowth using a natural approach, including a good diet, multivitamins, pumpkin seed oil, and scalp massages, without using minoxidil or finasteride. They emphasize this method for those with stabilized hair loss around Norwood 1.5 - 2, noting satisfactory progress over a year.

      community So what is the actual efficacy of topical minoxidil?

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      Minoxidil can stimulate hair growth but does not prevent long-term hair loss, while finasteride or dutasteride is necessary to address DHT and maintain hair. Family hair history may not predict individual outcomes, and combining treatments like microneedling can enhance results.

      community Use minoxidil & finasteride. It works.

      in Minoxidil  555 upvotes 10 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride effectively improve hairlines and reduce balding, though some users report side effects like reduced libido. Consistent use over 1-2 years leads to significant hair regrowth, with some users also using skincare and biotin for added benefits.

      community After 4 months of DREAD SHED it seems to have ended!

      in Chat  70 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced a severe hair shedding phase after switching to a combination pill of finasteride, minoxidil, and B12, but the shedding has now significantly reduced. Other users shared similar experiences, noting that shedding can be a sign of treatment effectiveness.

      community 2 years of me being on fin+min

      in Progress Pictures  1216 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with the user sharing their two-year progress and routine. The user experienced initial shedding but saw improvements after six months, and they recently started taking dutasteride.
      Lost and need help

      community Lost and need help

      in General  156 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried rosemary and jojoba oils without success. They are advised to see a doctor for thyroid and androgen tests and consider using Minoxidil.

      community Has anyone tried Exosomes from Musely or somewhere else?

      in Hair Systems  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosomes from Musely are being discussed as a topical hair loss treatment containing ingredients like latanoprost, caffeine, cetirizine, melatonin, vitamin D3, vitamin E, and biotin. Users are curious about its effectiveness and potential side effects, noting it may take 4-6 months to see results.

      community Progress enough for the first 5 weeks?

      in Progress Pictures  124 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and ketoconazole shampoo every 5 days. They noticed initial shedding with minoxidil but are now feeling new hair growth.

      community 3 months in - I feel optimistic

      in Is this regrowth?  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is optimistic about hair regrowth after 3 months of using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling once a week. They report improvements in hair density and color, particularly at the crown and fringe.