Search
for

    Sort by

    Community Join

    450-480 / 1000+ results

      community Am I wasting my time with this? Need advice

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil for 5 months and is considering adding dutasteride due to slow progress. They plan to alternate between oral finasteride and dutasteride to save costs and are advised to continue the treatment for more time, possibly adding tretinoin, while considering a hair transplant if results remain unsatisfactory.

      community Go bald/buzzed, fellas. Your life will improve.

      in Chat  227 upvotes 10 months ago
      Buzzing or shaving your head can boost confidence and save money on hair loss treatments. Some prefer treatments like finasteride and minoxidil to maintain their hair.

      community Been on dut for 3 years, still receeding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  93 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been on dutasteride for three years but is still experiencing hair recession and is considering adding finasteride. Suggestions include trying minoxidil, microneedling, or a hair transplant for further improvement.

      community 1 year of Oral Fin and Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  129 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg oral finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, keto shampoo, topical minoxidil, and supplements for hair loss but hasn't seen expected progress. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, increasing oral minoxidil dosage, microneedling, and checking for other conditions or deficiencies.

      community Fin & min are the closest thing to miracle drugs I've ever experienced

      in Chat  280 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride and minoxidil are praised for effectively treating hair loss, with users sharing positive experiences and some discussing side effects. Others express concerns about limited treatment options and the need for more research and alternatives.

      community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

      in Microneedling  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.

      community The meds work: my dad at 23 yo vs me at 35 yo

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1790 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and oral minoxidil effectively maintain a youthful appearance and full head of hair, despite genetic predispositions to balding. The discussion also considers the impact of DHT blockers on masculinity and aging, with lifestyle choices like sunscreen use and a vegetarian diet mentioned.

      community 3 month fin and minoxidil before and after

      in Is this regrowth?  362 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with significant improvement after three months. Some users experienced side effects like bloating and dark circles, and discussed alternative treatments like microneedling and natural oils.

      community Crazy Journey (5 Difficult Years)

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair restoration journey after a botched transplant, highlighting successful results with 8000 grafts and 5mg oral minoxidil, while choosing not to use finasteride due to potential side effects. The user reported no side effects from minoxidil, except for extra body hair, and expressed satisfaction with the current results.

      community UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride

      in Update  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.

      community Taking creatine while being on Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine does not cause hair loss, but it may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Finasteride users report mixed experiences with creatine, with some noticing no change and others experiencing increased shedding.

      community 8 months on oral minoxidil. No sign of regrowth.

      in Minoxidil  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking 2mg oral minoxidil and 1mg finasteride but has seen no hair regrowth after 8 months, leading to concerns about being a non-responder. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dosage or switching to dutasteride, while also using keto shampoo and microneedling, but remain skeptical about the effectiveness of minoxidil.

      community 2 years of treatment, hair continues to get worse

      in Progress Pictures  233 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is worried about hair loss despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo for two years and is considering switching to dutasteride. Responses suggest patience, lifestyle changes, or trying additional treatments like microneedling.

      community Dut for 8 months, getting crushed honestly

      in Update  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community Why did you move back to finasteride?

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      Some users choose finasteride over dutasteride due to fewer side effects and cost, while others find dutasteride more effective despite its side effects. Many combine treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, adjusting based on personal experiences and side effects.