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      community 5 Months Oral Fin Min Biotin Daily

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP uses 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin daily, along with a biotin, caffeine, and saw palmetto shampoo. OP noticed results after 5 months, with occasional heart palpitations from minoxidil.

      community I know why people are non responder to hair treatment

      in Minoxidil 1 year ago
      Improving diet and taking supplements like Biotin, B12, D3, iron, zinc, and protein can enhance the effectiveness of hair treatments. However, responses to treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride vary, and some users report no improvement despite a good diet.

      community Finasteride is saving me!!! 1 yr results

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using 0.5mg daily finasteride, with plans to add 1.25mg oral minoxidil and microneedling for further improvement. He also uses Nizoral shampoo weekly and reports no current side effects.

      community Aggressive diffuse thinning after 1 year of fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hair loss.

      community Fin + Min + Niz + Microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral), and microneedling as treatments. Users are sharing their experiences and results with these specific hair loss treatments.

      community Update progress on Fin, Min, and Kx-826

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 for hair regrowth, noticing small improvements. They plan to add ketoconazole shampoo and consider a hair transplant with verteporfin after a year of treatment.

      community Won’t pp405 and gt20029 be patented and be almost unreasonably expensive

      in Treatment  28 upvotes 8 months ago
      Concerns about the potential high cost of new hair loss treatments, pp405 and gt20029, were discussed, with some users willing to pay a premium if they are effective. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned as current, more affordable options, and there is speculation about future generic versions and black market availability.

      community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

      in Female  12 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

      community 18 M on fin 0.25 mg for 4months

      in General  256 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old male has been taking oral finasteride 0.25 mg daily for almost four months to address hairline recession, experiencing mild sexual side effects like softer erections and lower libido. He also uses Tugain 5%, ketoconazole, and vitamins, noticing slowed shedding but no major regrowth, and seeks advice on managing side effects and hair loss.

      community 2 years of treatment - 1mg Fin/5% minox

      in Progress Pictures  348 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mm derma-stamping fortnightly, and 2% nizoral shampoo twice a week for two years, seeing significant hair regrowth despite periodic shedding. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future to address stubborn areas.

      community 50 years old 4.5 months on Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 50-year-old user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, pumpkin seed oil, derma rolling, biotin shampoo, and Nizoral. They reported significant improvement in hair density and regrowth, especially in the crown and mid-scalp areas, with no side effects.

      community Switched from 1mg finesteride to 5mg cut in 4

       2 upvotes 7 years ago
      Switching from 1mg to 5mg finasteride cut into four pieces led to increased hair shedding, from 3 hairs to 10-30 hairs a day. The user also takes multivitamins, biotin, and fish oil.

      community One year of Min + Fin to salvage a chance at a transplant

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using 1MG finasteride, 5% minoxidil, LLLT, and derma stamping for a year to improve hair density for a potential transplant. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are unsure whether to proceed with a transplant now or wait for more growth.
      Can’t tolerate fin, am I screwed?

      community Can’t tolerate fin, am I screwed?

      in Finasteride  116 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced sexual side effects from a topical finasteride and minoxidil combo and stopped using it after three weeks. They plan to use foam minoxidil nightly to slow hair loss and seek alternative treatments that don't affect sexual health.

      community Very high testosterone and estradiol on finasterid 1 mg. Am I cooked?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 29-year-old male on 1 mg Finasteride for 3 months has experienced a significant increase in testosterone and estradiol levels, with no major side effects except slightly oilier skin and increased emotional sensitivity. The user is concerned about these hormonal changes and seeks advice, as their general practitioner is not knowledgeable about the issue.

      community I think microneedling before topical application of finasteride (or dut) is a path we should investigate (for those of us who don't care about systemic absorption). Here's why...

      in Microneedling  20 upvotes 7 months ago
      Microneedling before applying topical finasteride or dutasteride may enhance their effectiveness by increasing local absorption in the scalp, despite concerns about systemic absorption. Users discuss combining this method with oral treatments and minoxidil, noting potential benefits and side effects.

      community The solution for Topical Fin non responders?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is considering using tretinoin with topical finasteride due to poor absorption and side effects from oral finasteride. They are also contemplating switching to topical dutasteride, while others suggest trying oral minoxidil or lower oral doses.

      community my daily breakfast til the day i die

      in Satire  657 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Using both finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss is debated, with some seeing it as beneficial during transition, while others find it redundant and risky. Oral minoxidil raises concerns about blood pressure, with a preference for topical use and microneedling for better results.

      community Fin 3 Month Progress

      in Progress  16 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 23-year-old noticed crown thinning and started using 1.25mg finasteride, biotin supplements, biotin/collagen shampoo, and 1% nizoral shampoo. After 3 months, they reported improvement and side effects that subsided after 2 months.

      community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

       40 upvotes 7 years ago
      A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

      community Losing ground on 3x a week finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride three times a week due to side effects and is considering alternatives like topical finasteride, estrogen blockers, or dutasteride. They are also interested in potential treatments like GT20029 and pyrilutamide.