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      community Oral dut 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride solution, tazarotene, calcipotriol, and a peptide serum for hair loss but is concerned about continued hair shedding. They are advised to stop smoking as it may worsen hair loss and to give the treatments more time to work.

      community M18 - 7 Months on topical fin + min Not working for me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride and minoxidil are not effective for the user, who is considering switching to oral treatments like finasteride or dutasteride. Many suggest oral medications are more effective, and some recommend additional treatments like microneedling and other topical solutions.

      community 10 months on Topical Fin/Min Progress

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user tried non-finasteride treatments for a year with little success, but has seen some improvement in hair thinning after 10 months using topical finasteride/minoxidil. They also use microneedling, Nizoral, rosemary/castor oil treatments, and maintain a nutrient-rich diet.

      community 5 months topical spiro + minox + micro

      in Progress Pictures  7 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 Solvent for topical fin with low absorption

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.

      community Finasteride stopped working, I'm switching to oral Dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from Finasteride to topical Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, and Minoxidil due to hair loss, then decided to switch to oral Dutasteride because of pregnancy concerns. They are considering the frequency of oral Dutasteride use, with suggestions of using it a few times a week for better results and fewer side effects.

      community Which is minoxidil variations is more effective?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil 5% with finasteride 0.1% for two years and is considering whether to continue with this or try new minoxidil variations available in the market. They are seeking advice on which option might be more effective.

      community 4 Month Update on Topical Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using Regaine 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oil. They are considering adding finasteride or dutasteride to their regimen for further improvement.

      community Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hydrocortisone is not recommended for long-term use on the scalp due to potential side effects like thinning and steroid-related issues. Alternatives like foam minoxidil or oral minoxidil are suggested, though foam may be less effective.

      community Can I Use Topical Azelaic Acid & Oral Finasteride At The Same Time?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is considering using a topical Minoxidil solution with tretinoin and Azelaic Acid while taking oral Finasteride and is seeking advice on safety and effectiveness. They have been using Minoxidil for 10 years with mild results and oral Finasteride for a year with some positive changes.

      community Dutasteride (.5mg) is some strong stuff!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  57 upvotes 4 years ago
      User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.

      community 40 days on topical fin+min + kx-826

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 40 days of using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 following a hair transplant. They previously used Polaris NR-11, which contains finasteride and minoxidil, and experienced significant hair regrowth.

      community Is this the best current Stack that doesnt involve FIN/DUT?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a hair loss treatment stack without finasteride or dutasteride. The suggested treatments include Alfatradiol, Koshine826, Ketoconazole lotion, Minoxidil, microneedling, Tretinoin, and Stemoxydine.

      community Topical Finasteride Users – When Did Your Shedding Stabilize? (DUPA Case)

      in Treatments  112 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is using a self-made topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil foam for hair loss, experiencing solid regrowth in the frontal area and mild improvement at the crown, but still shedding. They previously used oral finasteride and dutasteride but stopped due to side effects, and are seeking advice on when shedding might stabilize with the topical treatment.
      Last Attempt at Fighting The Curse

      community Last Attempt at Fighting The Curse

      in General  210 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and clobetasol, along with needling, to combat hair loss. They are considering stopping treatment if no improvement is seen.

      community Blood test results and alternatives to oral finasteride

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced erectile dysfunction from oral finasteride and is considering alternatives like topical high-dose finasteride, RU58841, topical Latanoprost, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed changes in testosterone and DHT levels, and the endocrinologist advised stopping finasteride.

      community Is my topical Minoxidil solution optimal enough?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using a 5% minoxidil solution with low propylene glycol and 1 mg of oral finasteride daily but is still experiencing hair shedding, especially at the temples and front. They are concerned about absorption issues and considering adding tretinoin to improve results.

      community Best minoxidil formulation for best results?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses creating a customized minoxidil formulation with tretinoin, azelaic acid, and caffeine, but there are concerns about foam stabilization due to acidity. The user seeks advice on the best formulation for effective results.

      community Results of 2 years of topical Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is pleased with the hair growth results after using a topical treatment containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine for two years. The treatment was applied once daily before sleep.

      community Pyrilutamide with Alfatradiol and minoxidil (23M)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from a hair loss treatment and is considering using pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and possibly minoxidil. They are unsure about starting minoxidil immediately or waiting to see the effects of the other treatments.