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      community 4 months on oral 0.5 dut and 2.5 min

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and improved hair volume after 4 months of using oral dutasteride (0.5 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) daily, eliminating the need for a second hair transplant. The user is now satisfied with the results and feels more confident.

      community Regimen update - Added oral Minox and RU

      in Is this regrowth?  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user updated their hair loss treatment to include daily dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin, and RU58841. Commenters feel the extensive treatment is unnecessary for the user's level of hair loss.

      community Feels bad man reading some of this posts

      in Treatment  31 upvotes 3 years ago
      Obtaining treatments for hair loss, such as Finasteride and Minoxidil, without a prescription in some European countries. Replies to the post included experiences of being able to obtain treatments through pharmacies without prescriptions.

      community Woke up with the urge to cut all of it off

      in Shaved/buzzed  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user decided to buzz their thinning hair after starting Dutasteride, feeling liberated by the change. Other users shared similar experiences, with some using treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil to manage hair loss.

      community 10 months progress pictures oral min+fin. It worked!

      in Progress Pictures  256 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 10 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride chewables from Hims, with no side effects. He noticed increased hair volume, especially at the front, and recommends trying the medication for hair loss.

      community Minox 3mg, Finasteride 1.2mg (6 month perfect adherence)

      in Progress Pictures  366 upvotes 4 days ago
      Significant hair improvement was achieved using 3mg Minoxidil and 1.2mg Finasteride over six months, with no side effects, leading to reconsideration of a hair transplant. A detailed skincare routine, including tretinoin and SPF, also improved skin appearance.

      community 4 month Finasteride and 3 month Minoxidil Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1393 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's success in treating his diffuse and crown hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil; other users sharing their experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, and the importance of research and listening to one's body when deciding on treatments.

      community Dermatologist wants me to stop topical min+fin as a teen

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is advised by a dermatologist to taper off due to age concerns. Other users suggest continuing minoxidil but stopping finasteride until at least 18, and consulting a specialized pediatric dermatologist.

      community Oral or topical finasteride? .

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is deciding between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss, noting oral finasteride's ease of use but broader effects. Another user simply recommends oral finasteride.

      community New regimen started after 4 years of little progress

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is trying a new hair loss regimen including Spirolactone, Finasteride, oral Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements. They are experiencing increased shedding and seeking advice on microneedling and treatment effectiveness.

      community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.

      community Boys, ALWAYS do your due diligence before going the hair transplant route!

      in Transplants  641 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experiences with hair loss treatments, including finasteride and hair transplants, in relation to another person who has been publicly vocal about their own hair loss struggles. People have shared opinions on this other person's treatment choices and the results of their hair transplant.

      community ~7 months oral fin+min and some microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  124 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. They are considering dutasteride but plan to continue with finasteride for a year before making changes.

      community Over a year using topical min/fin. time to go fin oral?

      in General  47 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using a topical spray with minoxidil and finasteride for 9 months without improvement and is considering switching to oral finasteride with topical minoxidil. Another user suggests trying oral finasteride at 0.5 mg daily, noting its effectiveness in reducing DHT levels, and advises monitoring for side effects over 6-12 months.

      community Tretinoin .. beneficial or hindrance?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      Tretinoin combined with minoxidil may improve hair regrowth, especially in difficult areas like temples, but requires diligent scalp cleaning. Some users suggest oral minoxidil as a more potent and less irritating alternative.

      community Should I Cut 5mg Fin to 1.25mg or Use 0.5mg Dut?

      in General  74 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is considering cutting a 5mg finasteride pill into quarters to take 1.25mg daily due to concerns about side effects. They are also contemplating using 0.5mg of dutasteride instead.

      community Continue Topical fin or switch over to oral fin

      in General  106 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old male experiencing hair loss is considering switching from topical finasteride to oral finasteride after using minoxidil and topical finasteride. He is unsure whether to switch now or wait until his hair recovers, as he is experiencing significant shedding.

      community Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice

       2 upvotes 7 years ago
      Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.

      community Recommend stemoxydine as an adjunct therapy

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoid, and occasional microneedling for hair loss with good results. They recently added stemoxydine, which improved their hair further, and suggest trying it, especially in the EU where it's easily available.

      community Phase 3 of pyrilutamide (kx-836) analysis of the efficacy

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the less impressive results of Pyrilutamide (kx-836) in phase 3 compared to phase 2, with a suggestion that a longer study might show more significant results. One user reports personal success with Pyrilutamide, experiencing no further hair loss and gradual regrowth.