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      Do I have a chance of reversing this without a transplant?

      community Do I have a chance of reversing this without a transplant?

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is seeking advice on reversing hair loss without a transplant, currently using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. A suggestion was made to switch to dutasteride and use a stronger minoxidil, with the addition of a topical anti-androgen after three months.

      community 2months progress topical fin/min

      in Is this regrowth?  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after two months using topical finasteride, minoxidil spray, and weekly microneedling. They report less hair loss and stronger hair growth.

      community 20M 6 Months of Dutasteride and Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg oral Minoxidil daily. The user noted stronger eyebrows, eyelashes, and other body hair growth.

      community Balding at 19 should not be a thing

      in Treatment  94 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing hair loss and considering treatments like finasteride, oral minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride. Users suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, with some recommending dutasteride for stronger results.

      community Minoxidil, microneedling and buying tretinoin from Germany

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil with microneedling and considering tretinoin to enhance hair growth, especially for those who are weak responders to minoxidil. It also explores the potential of using tazarotene, a stronger retinoid, to boost minoxidil's effectiveness and addresses purchasing tretinoin from Germany.

      community Why does finasteride stop working?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may seem less effective over time due to increased DHT sensitivity or aging, but it still suppresses DHT. Switching to dutasteride offers stronger DHT suppression but may increase estrogen levels.

      community [40m] 1yr results on 5mg oral Min, 3 months Fin + 8 months Dut

      in Progress Pictures  117 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old man experienced significant hair density improvement after using 5mg oral Minoxidil for one year, 3 months of Finasteride, and 8 months of Dutasteride. Dutasteride was chosen for its stronger effect against DHT compared to Finasteride, and the user reported no side effects.

      community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.

      community Does drinking coffee offset the effects of Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.

      community 1 year Dutasteride results - 10 years on min

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive 1-year hair regrowth results from using dutasteride after 10 years on minoxidil and 2 years on finasteride, noting stronger hair, less brain fog, and better mood. They experienced initial shedding but saw improvements, including longer hair life cycles, and plan to continue monitoring progress.

      community How much oral minoxidil is satisfactory?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user taking 1.25mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, questioning if the dosage is enough for scalp hair regrowth. Another user reassures that hair will regrow stronger after initial shedding.

      community 4 Month Update on Pyrilutamide

      in Update  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatment with Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, and Finasteride showed improvement after 4 months. Shedding reduced, hair feels stronger and healthier, with no side effects.

      community Latanoprost Availability – Canada

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      Latanoprost for hair loss is available in Canada at Ford's Family Pharmacy in New Brunswick, with up to 0.03% concentration, six times stronger than glaucoma medication Xalatan.

      community Finasteride two years results from horrible shed

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      This user experienced severe hair loss, but was able to successfully treat it with finasteride over a two year period. Despite experiencing multiple shedding cycles while on the medication, Mission5896 reported that their hair continued to get thicker and stronger. Additionally, they tried both minoxidil orally and topically, but only found success with finasteride.

      community Does anyone take bicalutamide for fphl? If so which dose

      in Female  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about a female seeking advice on using bicalutamide for female pattern hair loss (FPHL) and considering switching from pumpkin seed oil pills to a stronger treatment. She is looking for dosage information to discuss with her dermatologist.

      community Waiting to start treatment until Kintor KX-826 Phase 2 data is published?

      in Chat  17 upvotes 4 years ago
      People are waiting for KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) Phase 2 data to decide on hair loss treatments, with some considering finasteride or minoxidil in the meantime. Pyrilutamide is seen as a potentially stronger and safer alternative to finasteride, but concerns about side effects and availability remain.

      community Will be experimenting with peppermint oil and olive oil as a carrier.

       5 upvotes 8 years ago
      Peppermint oil and olive oil are being used to potentially improve hair growth, with some initial observations of stronger, thicker hair. Another user is using a mix of peppermint, coconut, castor, and rosemary oils, noting healthier and softer hair but no significant regrowth yet.

      community One Year of Progress - 4/1/25 to 3/18/26

      in Progress Pictures  327 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their one-year hair regrowth progress using 5% topical minoxidil, 5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and bi-weekly microneedling. Users discussed the effectiveness of these treatments, with some noting shedding as a temporary phase before stronger regrowth.

      community Update: 4~ Months, 1mg dut, 5mg min 21M

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is using 1mg dutasteride, 5mg minoxidil, and Nizoral, with occasional microneedling, but stopped microneedling due to scalp inflammation. They report some patchy regrowth, with stronger results at the front than the midsection.

      community Please tell me there’s actually light at the end of this tunnel.

      in Satire  49 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair shedding after starting a treatment with oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and finasteride. Other users reassure that shedding is normal and part of the process, suggesting it will lead to stronger hair growth.

      community Another update. 2 years and 4 months.

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 34-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice a day for over two years, experiencing no side effects. He stopped microneedling after two years as it seemed ineffective, but despite periodic shedding, his hair grows back stronger.