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      community 3 months on 1 mg of finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 3 years ago
      User shares 3-month progress on 1 mg finasteride daily, experiencing increased appetite as a side effect. They also use microneedling, topical minoxidil, and mielle rosemary mint scalp and hair strengthening oil.

      community My RU58841 Progress / Hair loss journey

      in Progress Pictures  75 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, caffeine shampoo, and topical finasteride. They found RU58841 effective for diffuse thinning but experienced severe hair loss after stopping it; topical finasteride worked well for a receding hairline but caused side effects. They also use a charcoal shampoo and practice scalp massages.
      17M noticing hair shedding; using hair products, seeking advice

      community 17M noticing hair shedding; using hair products, seeking advice

      in General  92 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing hair shedding and is concerned about a receding hairline, using hair products like powder and sea salt spray. Advice given includes maintaining good nutrition, ensuring hair products don't build up, and considering further resources if worried.

      community Lowering dose of Oral Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user plans to lower their oral minoxidil dose from 5 mg to 2.5 mg to reduce side effects like puffiness and hypertrichosis, while also using finasteride and accutane. They are considering caffeine serums for puffiness and discussing dietary changes or switching to topical minoxidil to address bloating.

      community Oral minoxidil and lowering the dose?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride but also side effects like eye puffiness and hypertrichosis. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg to lessen side effects and are curious about caffeine serums for eye puffiness.

      community Does DHT give you a leaner face?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride may increase estrogen levels, leading to water retention and a fuller face. Users discuss managing these effects with lifestyle changes and supplements like zinc and DIM.

      community Medication works - First Pic June 2020

      in Progress Pictures  686 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.

      community My 2.5 year hair journey so far (25M)

      in Progress Pictures  191 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his 2.5-year hair restoration journey using 1 mg finasteride and oral minoxidil, starting with 2.5 mg and increasing to 5 mg, resulting in significant hair improvement and no major side effects. He experienced minor shedding and noted better results with the higher minoxidil dosage.

      community 3 years on finasteride update. 23 (left) vs 26 (right)

      in Progress Pictures  1312 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 3 years on finasteride, showing improved hair thickness and density, and mentioned losing 15kg. The user plans to fix their hairline next month and received mixed feedback on their hairstyle and the effectiveness of finasteride.

      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.

      community Retrospective after nearly a year of being on Dutasteride

      in Chat  18 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss and treatment using Dutasteride, which improved their hair thickness without side effects. They advise others to take the pill if they care about their hair and regret not starting treatment sooner.

      community August '22 - June '25: medication just works

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their hair loss progress using finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, reporting no side effects. They noted significant improvement despite a family history of baldness.

      community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m

      in Progress Pictures  526 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.

      community Started OM and Fin one year ago

      in Female  5 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding despite using 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily for a year. They are advised to monitor health factors like vitamin levels and heart health, and consider increasing ferritin levels for optimal hair growth.

      community Oral Min Aging reversible?……..

      in Minoxidil 7 months ago
      Oral minoxidil may cause temporary facial puffiness, leading to a perception of accelerated aging, but it doesn't cause actual aging. Concerns about hair loss and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are discussed, with suggestions to use tretinoin and sunscreen to mitigate potential side effects.

      community 26 months progress – major improvement and stability

      in Progress Pictures  341 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 36-year-old achieved significant hair improvement and stability over 26 months using oral finasteride, minoxidil foam, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects. Patience and consistency were crucial for increased hair density and reduced shedding.

      community 3 years on fin glad I started when I did

      in Progress Pictures  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, starting with 1mg five times a week and later reducing to 0.5mg six times a week for maintenance. They reported some initial side effects, like minor pain and watery semen, but no major issues, and attributed additional improvements to lifestyle changes.

      community 2.5 years on finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral - before and after

       500 upvotes 8 years ago
      The progress made by someone using finasteride, minoxidil and Nizoral for hair loss over a 2.5 year period, with before and after photos to show the results. Replies included encouragements and questions about the treatments used.

      community 23male 10month finasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  481 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced good hair growth and increased self-confidence after 10 months of using oral finasteride (1.25mg) and topical minoxidil (5% twice a day), despite no decrease in hair shedding. He also used 1mm microneedling monthly and reported minor side effects like forgetfulness.

      community 9 months of finasteride - progress??

      in Progress Pictures  214 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements in hair density. Concerns about side effects of finasteride were discussed, with some users sharing personal experiences.