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      community 90 Days Results 1.25 mg Fin ED / Topical Min Once A day

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in 90 days using 1.25 mg finasteride daily and topical 5% minoxidil once a day, with noticeable thickening of eyebrows and eyelashes. Despite the progress, the user plans a hair transplant due to traction alopecia affecting the hairline.

      community Been on fin/min topical spray for 6 months and my hair is the worst it’s been

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using a topical spray containing finasteride and minoxidil for six months but is experiencing increased hair shedding and concerns about its effectiveness. Suggestions include switching to oral finasteride and minoxidil, consulting a dermatologist, and checking for underlying health issues like thyroid function and nutrient deficiencies.

      community 4 months of low-dose Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  270 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old male used low-dose 5% topical Minoxidil inconsistently for four months, resulting in stopped hair shedding and improved hair density, though the hairline remained unchanged. Users discussed the potential use of finasteride and other treatments, with some suggesting consulting a dermatologist for further advice.

      community What I would tell my younger self when I started losing hair

      in Chat  197 upvotes 11 months ago
      Hair loss is emotionally challenging, but acceptance and focusing on other life aspects are important. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are discussed, with emphasis on the emotional impact over physical changes.

      community Have I started Too much all at once?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of finasteride and minoxidil. It suggests starting with finasteride alone to assess its effectiveness before adding other treatments like minoxidil, while noting that biotin and caffeine shampoo are unlikely to help unless there's a deficiency.

      community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.

      community 20M Losing/lost hope, have tried everything

      in Chat  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and is considering dutasteride and a hair transplant. They feel frustrated and hopeless due to the lack of results and its effect on their mental health.

      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 after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.

      community Haircafe on why microneedling is bad for hair growth

      in Microneedling  157 upvotes 1 year ago
      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 Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

      in Chat  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

      community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

      in Update  56 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

      community If RU58841 is such an effective anti androgen

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.

      community 8 month difference dut & oral min. Face says it all 🤣

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's hair growth progress after using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for eight months, with users commenting on the increased hair density and volume. Some users are skeptical, but the original poster insists there is a significant improvement in hair density.

      community Hair came back in 3 months at 39y/o.

      in Progress Pictures  421 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, caffeine, biotin, and RU58841, along with weekly dermarolling. However, others advised against the user's plan to switch to rosemary oil and microneedling only, emphasizing the importance of continuing the current treatment to maintain the results.

      community What an amazing time to be alive

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  187 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically topical finasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling, and their plan to switch to oral versions and add Dutasteride. The conversation includes various responses, with some users sharing their own experiences and side effects, and others expressing desire for a more permanent hair loss solution.