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      community My almost 9 year journey with finasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  273 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their 9-year experience with finasteride and 3 years with oral minoxidil, noting positive hair maintenance and regrowth without significant side effects. They are considering a hair transplant but are generally satisfied with their current hair condition.

      community ~ 4 months progress so far, hoping it gets better

      in Is this regrowth?  69 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 4 months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and various supplements. They reported increased body hair and some acne as side effects but noticed less hair breakage with silk pillows.

      community Any form of regrowth, or is there any point?

      in Is this regrowth?  123 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over a year and topical minoxidil since March, noticing small hairs but no significant regrowth. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering microneedling, and possibly trying oral minoxidil for better results.

      community Fuzzy hair growth with procapil??

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced temporary peach fuzz growth using a product with procapil and later tried minoxidil and finasteride without significant results. Their boyfriend has used minoxidil and finasteride consistently for over five years with sparse hair improvement.

      community Hair Loss Journey so far and where to now (22yo)

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hair loss or promote regrowth.
      22M Seeking Advice: Gyno, Insulin Resistance and Hair Loss Solutions

      community 22M Seeking Advice: Gyno, Insulin Resistance and Hair Loss Solutions

      in General  269 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair loss and anxiety, trying treatments like topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments don't stop hair loss or promote regrowth.

      community Do it yourself topical Fin and Min solution works

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 7 months ago
      A homemade topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil effectively stopped hair shedding and promoted regrowth without side effects. Users shared experiences and discussed different concentrations and application methods.

      community Topical solution recommendation

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.

      community Topical solution recommendation

      in Product  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution to complement it, excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.

      community What happened to the 40mg dutasteride daily and Cyclosporine dude?

      in Chat  40 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user previously claimed to take 40mg of dutasteride daily and planned to try Cyclosporine, but their account and comments have since been deleted, raising concerns about their well-being. Other users discussed the risks and effectiveness of high doses of dutasteride, with some sharing their own experiences using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment.

      community Almost 20 Years on Finasteride - AMA

      in Progress Pictures  837 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user successfully halted hair loss using finasteride for 17 years and recently switched to dutasteride for stronger DHT suppression. They experienced no major side effects, maintained a full head of hair, and fathered three children without issues.

      community Questions about DUPA and figuring out what my hairloss is (NEED INPUT BADLY)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses severe hair shedding and thinning, with the original poster using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements without improvement. The discussion highlights the possibility of telogen effluvium and the importance of addressing potential underlying health issues, such as stress and gut health, rather than assuming diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA).

      community 2021 vs 2024. Consistency is key.

      in Progress Pictures  1913 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth from using finasteride, RU58841, and liquid minoxidil, emphasizing the importance of consistency. They noted that RU58841, a research chemical not FDA-approved, was effective when applied topically but warned of potential heart-related side effects.

      community 4 month progress after using topical minoxidil+finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 4-month progress using a topical solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, reporting initial shedding that stopped after 2.5 months and noticeable regrowth, especially in the crown area. They use Glenmark Hair4U F from India and have experienced no side effects.

      community Progress in 1.5 months 5 mg of minox and 2.5 duta

      in Progress Pictures  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported positive progress in hair growth after taking 5 mg of oral minoxidil daily and 2.5 mg of dutasteride three times a week, with noticeable changes in hair fullness and body hair growth. They experienced initial side effects at a higher dosage but reported no side effects at the current dosage and plan to continue updating their progress.

      community 4 months on dut and topical min as a 23 year old

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shares progress in hair quality after 4 months using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and other treatments, noting improved crown thickness but persistent temple thinning. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and started testosterone replacement therapy, which they believe helps mitigate side effects.

      community Fin non responders, did Dut ever work? Please share!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some users finding no improvement and experiencing side effects. It also mentions the use of RU58841 and topical minoxidil, highlighting that hair sensitivity to DHT varies among individuals.

      community 3 months on Minoxidil 5% once per day

      in Progress Pictures  1012 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth after using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily for three months, despite initial shedding. They noted improved hair density, especially at the temples, and plan to manage excess hair growth on the forehead.

      community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

      in Research/Science  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.