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      Is my hairline starting to minituarize?

      community Is my hairline starting to minituarize?

      in General  117 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about potential hairline miniaturization and whether to start finasteride as a preventive measure. Recommendations include consulting a specialist and considering treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole.

      community 24M - Dut + Min not working. How cooked am I?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and considering a hair transplant. They are advised to continue medication, possibly increase dosages, and explore additional treatments like tretinoin and tacrolimus.
      21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      community 21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      in General  246 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing hair thinning started using Minoxidil, which stopped his shedding and led to the growth of vellus hairs on his temples. He is considering whether to add finasteride to his routine, which currently includes Minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, zinc, and a rosemary and fenugreek lotion.

      community 5+ years on meds, still losing

      in Progress Pictures 5 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride and minoxidil since 2020 and increased dutasteride and minoxidil doses in June 2024, but still experiences hair loss. Despite trying pyrilutamide without success, opinions vary on whether the hair loss is significant, with some suggesting it might be due to lighting, angles, or a regular shedding cycle.

      community Only thing I regret is not starting sooner. 5 months update

      in Progress Pictures  314 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and thicker hair after 5 months of using oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, with no side effects. They regret not starting the treatment sooner and encourage others to try it, noting the ease of obtaining prescriptions online.

      community Longtime Creatine Users, Good/Bad Experiences?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 7 months ago
      Creatine use is linked to increased hair shedding for some, especially those with DHT sensitivity, but experiences vary. Some users manage hair loss with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride, while others stop creatine to reduce shedding.

      community Dogan Turan vs Bruno Pinto please i need your suggested

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is considering a hair transplant and is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, antiandrogens, ketoconazole shampoo, and serenoa repens. They are deciding between surgeons Dogan Turan and Bruno Pinto, and are concerned about the technique and potential complications due to diffuse hair loss.

      community 2 months consistent minoxidil 5% progress.

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their 2-month progress using 5% minoxidil and microneedling for hair loss, noting no significant changes yet. The discussion includes opinions on minoxidil, finasteride, and personal experiences with hair loss treatments.

      community M42. Three months min+fin+dermaroll. How it’s going

      in Is this regrowth?  276 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 42-year-old user shared positive results from using oral and topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, and weekly dermarolling for hair regrowth over three months. The community responded positively, noting significant progress and discussing treatment details and concerns.

      community I feel like I’m making a crazy comeback!

      in Is this regrowth?  265 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after using 2.5mg minoxidil and 1mg finasteride for three months. Other users suggested adding dermarolling and discussed the benefits of combining treatments like finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.

      community Losing ground on finasteride, 14 month update

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride for 14 months, with suggestions to try other treatments like dutasteride or minoxidil. The user is hesitant to use minoxidil due to a family history of heart problems.

      community 9 months in….back from the dead!

      in Progress Pictures  2044 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 9 months using 1mg finasteride and daily topical minoxidil, with dandruff as the only side effect. They stressed consulting a healthcare professional before starting treatment.

      community Where to even get Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding affordable Dutasteride capsules for hair loss treatment. Users discuss prices, sourcing from IndiaMart, and dosage recommendations, with advice against taking two capsules daily.

      community I have tried many treatments but it's getting worse. 23M.

      in Treatment  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male experiencing worsening hair loss has tried topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, Progesterone, Hydrocortisone butyrate, and Ketoconazole. He is considering switching to oral Finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of improvement.

      community Fin + Oral Min 6 months progress (2 pics with dermmatch+toppik)

      in Progress Pictures  607 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride (Fin) and oral minoxidil (Oral Min), with progress shown using hair fibers like DermMatch and Toppik. The original poster plans a hair transplant and mentions side effects like reduced libido from finasteride.

      community Dutasteride + oral min progress

      in Progress Pictures  539 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old used finasteride for 5 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, and added oral minoxidil for 2.5 months, finding the combination of dutasteride and oral minoxidil most effective. The user experienced significant hair improvement and confidence boost, with no blood tests but an ECG to monitor heart health.

      community Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

      community Are permanent hair gains even possible?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair regrowth from treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and finasteride is not permanent; stopping these treatments typically results in hair loss resuming. Beard hair can become permanent with minoxidil use, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing treatment to maintain gains.