community Officially hit 3 months of fin and minox
A user shared their 3-month progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Responses included congratulations, jokes, and mixed opinions on the visible results.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 9 Month Journey: Massive Second Minoxidil Shed?
A 33-year-old man shared his 9-month journey using minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing significant shedding after initial success. He is considering adding finasteride but is hesitant due to trying to conceive.
community 22M After 3 years of minox and almost 2 on fin, I've got a NW1 and my ideal hair... but my face is fucked/aged from minoxidil and I want to stop it
A user reported significant facial aging after using minoxidil for hair loss, despite a good skincare routine and healthy lifestyle. They plan to switch to dutasteride and possibly stop minoxidil.
community My hair after 3 steroid cycles
A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.
community What percentage of men these days do you guys think are on some type of hair loss treatment?
Many celebrities and athletes likely use hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Despite their effectiveness, only a small percentage of the general population uses these treatments.
community Has anyone else noticed their hair getting super dry while using dutasteride?
A user experienced dry, brittle hair after starting dutasteride and considered switching back to finasteride. Another user advised that the dryness is temporary and shared positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil after several months.
community Shaved it off and already grateful! I have a question for those here.
LazyJam shaved their head after not seeing significant results from using finasteride and microneedling for hair loss, feeling more self-acceptance and saving money. Others in the conversation discuss their own reasons for continuing hair loss treatments, such as personal appearance, self-esteem, and not wanting to shave regularly.
community What if the prescribed amount of minoxidil doesn’t cover your whole “work” area?
A user is concerned about using more minoxidil than prescribed to cover their hair loss area and mentions taking spironolactone pills. Another user advises against men taking oral spironolactone due to significant hormonal effects.
community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc
Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.
community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.