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      community Lost ground on Dut, Min, RU, etc (5 yrs… 2021->2026)

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using a combination of treatments including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy to address hair loss but continues to experience shedding and density loss. Despite high testosterone and iron levels, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is considering adjusting treatment or exploring other options like a hair transplant.

      community How much DHT causes hair loss ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.

      community I messed up. Regrew my hair and then lost it all.

      in Update  495 upvotes 9 months ago
      Stopping hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can result in losing regrown hair, highlighting the importance of consistent use. Restarting these treatments may cause temporary shedding, but hair can regrow with continued use.

      community Taking Finasteride and Creatine.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride may help prevent hair loss for those concerned about creatine, despite no proven link between creatine and hair loss. Personal experiences with creatine and hair shedding vary.

      community Why can’t we just do another creatine study?

      in Chat  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may worsen hair loss in some, especially with androgenic alopecia, but evidence is mixed. Some users experience no hair loss when using creatine with minoxidil and finasteride, while others notice increased shedding.

      community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

      in Chat  262 upvotes 1 year ago
      Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.

      community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.

      community My mum is mad annoying about Fin.

      in Chat  245 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

      community 5 years on Finasteride, 1.5 years on Minoxidil Foam

      in Progress Pictures  708 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for five years and minoxidil foam for 1.5 years to combat hair loss, experiencing significant regrowth after an initial shedding phase with minoxidil. They shared progress pictures and discussed treatment experiences, including the addition of minoxidil to their regimen after noticing reduced efficacy with finasteride alone.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst possible balding experience

      in Chat  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.

      community [28M] 10 months on fin/min, 3 months using nizoral regularly

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "DaysonDadum" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for 10 months, along with regularly using Nizoral. They experienced positive results with no noticeable shedding and no side effects. Other users in the conversation asked about dosages and brands of the treatments.

      community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.

      community [5 year progress] My gains and experience

      in Progress Pictures  356 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 5-year hair loss treatment progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil liquid twice per day, with significant improvement and no side effects. They noticed more hair coverage around the 6-7 month mark and have experienced annual shedding but remained consistent with their routine.

      community How insane is this oral min shed?

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.

      community A year in and I’m happy with my results so far

      in Progress Pictures  198 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is happy with their hair loss treatment after a year, using a topical finasteride/minoxidil gel, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp with no side effects, emphasizing consistency. Replies praise the results and encourage continued use.

      community Stop wasting time – start fin + min ASAP!

      in Chat 3 years ago
      A user's experience with treating hair loss using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as advice from other users that they should try finasteride alone first before committing to minoxidil.

      community Late responders on finasteride alone

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.

      community 6 months, no progress on fin and min oral. Male 25

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without noticeable progress in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or a hair transplant. Users suggest giving the treatment more time, adding microneedling, and possibly using topical minoxidil.

      community Life after minoxidil? Has anyone stopped

      in Update  147 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

      community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.