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      community 18M: Side Effects After 3 Months on Topical Finasteride

      in Finasteride  102 upvotes 7 months ago
      An 18-year-old using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing side effects like delayed ejaculation and lower sex drive after three months. They are considering whether to continue with the treatment or adjust it, possibly switching back to minoxidil.
      FtM 31yo started fin 24 days ago

      community FtM 31yo started fin 24 days ago

      in General  152 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 31-year-old individual started taking finasteride 24 days ago to address hair thinning and loss, which has worsened their mood and stress. They have not yet added minoxidil and are experiencing significant shedding, contributing to sleep issues and insecurity about their hairline.

      community Why do some people (specially those with diffuse balding) experience more regrowth just with DHT blockers?

      in Chat  41 upvotes 7 months ago
      Diffuse thinners often experience more hair regrowth with DHT blockers like finasteride, possibly due to less DHT sensitivity and the presence of miniaturized, not completely bald, follicles. However, regrowth varies widely among individuals, influenced by factors like genetics, the stage of hair loss, and treatment methods such as minoxidil, microneedling, and dermarolling.

      community Completely Lost with my hair 20M

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss uses minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, and biotin. They are considering finasteride or dutasteride and are advised to consult a doctor for diagnosis and possible oral treatments.

      community Massive shed coming back on minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      Stopping and restarting minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding. The user is also using finasteride and microneedling to manage hair loss.

      community Using a 3 in 1 spray, Fin, Min, tretinoin

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is starting a hair loss treatment with a 3-in-1 spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They are concerned about whether to continue shaving their head and how to determine if hair follicles are dead.

      community CURLY HAIR HELP: Some questions about scalp buildup from topical minox

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, peppermint/castor oil with saw palmetto, and plans to start oral minoxidil. The user seeks advice on managing scalp buildup and flakiness from topical minoxidil, especially for curly hair, and considers using both oral and topical minoxidil.

      community 3 months of progress (10 year battle)

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user switched from Finasteride to oral Dutasteride 0.5mg and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg, along with microneedling and Nizoral shampoo, to combat hair thinning. They report progress but note limited improvement in the temples.

      community I want to be a science experiment

      in Research/Science 7 months ago
      The user plans to use a "nuclear protocol" for hair improvement, including topical minoxidil 12.5%, topical finasteride 0.1%, and tretinoin 0.05%, with microneedling once a week. They have seen improvements with minoxidil and are seeking opinions on their approach to achieve thicker hair.

      community My barber just asked me what happened to my hair.

      in Satire  372 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old engineering student discusses balding experiences with barbers, mentioning treatments like PRP and rosemary oil masks, which slowed but didn't stop hair loss. The conversation humorously touches on the stereotype of engineers balding due to stress and suggests considering treatments like finasteride.
      23M on 0.25mg Finasteride for 7 Weeks: Increased Shedding, Change Dose?

      community 23M on 0.25mg Finasteride for 7 Weeks: Increased Shedding, Change Dose?

      in General  60 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old is using 0.25mg Finasteride for hair loss and experiencing increased shedding after initial reduction. Advice given is to wait longer for results, as hair cycles take time to adjust, and consider increasing the dose if no improvement occurs in a few months.

      community Experiencing Hair Thinning with Fin+Min+Vitamins Chewables After 3 Months

      in Treatments  120 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced hair thinning after using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin chewables for three months and considered switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. The texture change in chewables was noted, but the thinning might be due to other factors like switching to dutasteride or effects from hormone replacement therapy.

      community Zix pre-made - zinc topical on scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experimenting with a zinc sulfate and B6 topical solution called "Zix" for hair loss, alongside using a zinc oxide scalp mask and low-level laser therapy (LLLT). They report minimal hair loss after three months of use and are seeking feedback from others who have tried similar treatments.
      23M with Heart Issues: Considering Hair Transplant vs. Finasteride/Minoxidil

      community 23M with Heart Issues: Considering Hair Transplant vs. Finasteride/Minoxidil

      in General  59 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old with heart issues is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about using finasteride or minoxidil due to health risks. A suggestion was made to consider topical minoxidil as it may have fewer systemic effects, but ongoing treatment is necessary to maintain transplant results.

      community Update : 7 months on DUT every other day

      in Is this regrowth?  100 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement after 7 months of using Dutasteride (DUT) every other day, with no side effects, unlike previous experiences with Finasteride (FIN) and Minoxidil (MIN). The user plans to continue DUT for up to 24 months and is considering a hair transplant for further results.

      community 1.5 years. Oral Fin and Min only.

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1 mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) daily, with minimal side effects. They also use testosterone to balance any libido effects from finasteride.

      community 25M 10 months progress. Very happy with the progress.

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, a 5% liquid spray, keto shampoo, and supplements like vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and magnesium. He reported improved hair thickness and health, especially on the sides, and is considering starting microneedling.

      community Min/Fin 3 months difference - 23yo dude

      in Progress Pictures  526 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth in 3 months using a topical mixture of minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1%, with added bimatoprost. The treatment is government-subsidized, costing around $15, and the user reported no side effects.