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      community 18 month update on fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  337 upvotes 3 years ago
      As it was at 1 year This conversation is about a user who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 18 months to treat hair loss, with positive results. They have also made lifestyle changes such as the use of Hims shampoo and conditioner, gym workouts, and eating proteins on weekdays.

      community Homemade topical spironolactone

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is more effective than finasteride and even minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.

      community Has anyone tried the Strut Finasteride Topical Gel?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about a 20-year-old male considering a topical gel combining finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hair loss, looking to replace his daily minoxidil with this new treatment. He has seen good regrowth with minoxidil but is nervous about starting finasteride.

      community 3 month progress (23M) on Fin, Min, Redensyl and Derma roller

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, Redensyl, and a derma roller, along with vitamin and biotin supplements. They have seen significant improvement and regained confidence, despite initially losing hair due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness.

      community 12 month fin update. Long curly hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  678 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, avoiding minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They attributed success to quitting smoking, a better diet, and reduced stress, with only watery semen as a side effect.

      community 3 months on Fin/Min + Vitamins

      in Progress Pictures  508 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins such as biotin, B5, B6, and C. They took 1.1 mg of oral finasteride, experienced a shedding period initially, and emphasized the importance of consistency.

      community Looks like fin nuked my hair 1mg ED

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 2 months ago
      Finasteride can cause initial hair shedding, which may indicate effectiveness, with improvements seen after 12-24 months. Some users enhance results by combining it with minoxidil and dermarolling.

      community 6 Months on Oral Fin + Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  866 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvements with minimal side effects, such as slight erectile dysfunction that resolved. Other users discussed their experiences, concerns about side effects, and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community How to make topical finasteride at home

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user in Russia is trying to make topical finasteride at home using ethanol, finasteride tablets, water, and propylene glycol due to unavailability in their country. They are concerned about tablet residue and considering using isopropyl alcohol or adding finasteride to a hair growth lotion.

      community 5 months topical spiro + minox + micro

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.

      community Groundbreaking sugar gel might be a miracle hair loss solution for men and women

      in Technology  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      A sugar gel called 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) shows potential for promoting hair regrowth by increasing blood supply to hair follicles, similar to Minoxidil, but its effectiveness in humans is unproven. It may benefit those who don't tolerate Minoxidil, but it is not a replacement for treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community Oral minoxidil or topical with tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of oral minoxidil versus topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil might be more effective for non-responders to topical treatments. Concerns about side effects and the role of enzymes in activating minoxidil are also mentioned.

      community biochemistry bros, is this hair loss solution viable?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using a combination of finasteride, spironolactone, minoxidil, retinol, azelaic acid, and caffeine for hair loss treatment. The user inquires about the limitations of these drugs and whether tretinoin would be more effective than retinol.

      community Creating a custom topical growth serum

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is creating a custom topical hair regrowth serum using minoxidil, bimatoprost, tretinoin, castor oil, and hyaluronic acid. They are also using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and castor oil in their current regimen.

      community 50 days on 10% minox .1%fin &biotin compound

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 50 days of using a compound with 10% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and biotin, expressing satisfaction with the results. Another user commented positively on the progress.

      community Trying to regrow crown been on Fin for 4.5 years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 4.5 years and minoxidil for 10 years, maintaining hair but not regrowing much on the crown and temples. They are considering using a dermastamp more frequently and possibly trying RU58841, but are hesitant about dutasteride due to concerns about side effects and DHT suppression.

      community 2 months of topical minoxidil (5%) use and there is a shadow now!

      in Transgender  192 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with topical minoxidil (5%) for hair loss, showing some improvement after 2 months. Suggestions from others include keeping the hair shorter on the sides and back, adding finasteride for better results, and considering a shaved head look, though the latter was debated for its femininity.