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community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

in Research/Science 111 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

community 21M on Finasteride & Topical Minoxidil: Is My Frontal Thinning AGA or TE?

in General 43 upvotes 7 months ago

A 21-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, considering adding oral minoxidil. They are unsure if the condition is androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or telogen effluvium (TE) and are advised to continue treatments and get a blood test.

community 4 and a half months progress pics (1.25mg fin everyday / 2.5mg oral min everyday)

in Progress Pictures 54 upvotes 2 years ago

The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth over 4.5 months using 1.25mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with no side effects reported. Commenters complimented the early treatment initiation and positive results.

community Results of 4 years of fin 1.1mg + min 3mg once daily M25

in Progress Pictures 58 upvotes 1 month ago

The user has maintained hair thickness using oral finasteride and minoxidil for four years, with suggestions to consider dutasteride or a hair transplant for further improvement. Some users recommend trying topical minoxidil with tretinoin or increasing the oral minoxidil dose for better results.

community Has your hair gotten curlier while on finasteride?

in General 35 upvotes 11 months ago

A user noticed their hair became curlier after a year on finasteride 1.25mg daily, but it returned to wavy when taken every other day. They are questioning if this change affects the treatment's effectiveness and are seeking similar experiences.

community 3 Months on 0.5mg Oral Finasteride + 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 744 upvotes 2 years ago

User Salty-Peace-577 experienced hair regrowth after 3 months on 0.5mg oral Finasteride and 2.5mg oral Minoxidil. Others in the conversation expressed surprise at the quick results and discussed the effects of these treatments.

community 5 months on oral min and fin. Im 23 years old.

in Progress Pictures 1285 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced hair regrowth after 5 months on oral minoxidil and finasteride. Others praised the impressive results and mentioned the importance of combining treatments for best results.

community 11 months, only 1mg fin daily. Happy with the progress!

in Progress Pictures 1943 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses an individual's 11-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg of finasteride daily. People are curious about the user's age, whether they used minoxidil, and if there were any side effects.

community Min + fin oral for eight months

in Progress Pictures 342 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared progress pictures after using Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for eight months to treat hair loss. They experienced significant hair regrowth, and the discussion includes various opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these treatments.

community 4 months Fin 0.3-0.5mg, 5% foam min, dermastamp

in Progress Pictures 2 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A 36-year-old started using finasteride (0.3-0.5mg daily), 5% minoxidil foam, and weekly dermarolling/dermapen treatments to address hair loss. They also began taking supplements for low ferritin and vitamin D, hoping to improve hair thickness and cover a bald spot.

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