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      community 31m July 2024 to March 2026. Oral fin(1mg) and min(2.5mg)

      in Progress Pictures  201 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 31-year-old man shared his hair growth progress from July 2024 to March 2026 using oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg), with no significant side effects. He is considering switching treatments but is advised to continue with the current regimen due to its effectiveness.

      community [M30] Constant swing between continuing or quitting Finasteride

      in General  204 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 30-year-old man is considering quitting Finasteride due to sexual side effects, including reduced libido and difficulty reaching orgasm, despite its effectiveness in treating hair loss. He is exploring other factors like relationship issues and potential low testosterone, and is considering getting blood work done.

      community 1.5 years on topical fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  234 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 0.25% topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for 1.5 years with significant hair improvement and plans to start microneedling and possibly switch to oral finasteride for better long-term results. They are happy with the progress but seek more hair density and have not experienced any side effects.

      community Topical Finasteride 2 year update

      in Progress Pictures  939 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported significant improvement in hair quality and stability using topical finasteride for two years, without side effects. They later added minoxidil, which may have further enhanced hair quality.

      community Hairline thinning 9 after months on finasteride

      in Update  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some regrowth at the temples but continued hairline thinning. The dermatologist suggested possible telogen effluvium due to stress and deficiencies, prescribed oral minoxidil, and may consider dutasteride if the condition doesn't improve by January 2026.

      community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.

      community 1 year Fin/Min + sporadic use of RU58841 (a few months here or there)

      in Progress Pictures  106 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with intermittent use of RU58841, showing improved hair quality, density, and thickness without side effects. Users complimented the improved appearance and suggested the longer hair also enhanced their look.

      community No-Finasteride Regime

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 5 years ago
      User explores no-finasteride hair loss treatments, considering compounds like Minoxidil, Eucapil, Alfatradiol, Stemoxydeine, Azelaic Acid, Retinol, and Ketoconazole Shampoo. They ask about mixing compounds, application schedules, and potential side effects.

      community 1 year on fin/min. This is your reminder to power through!

      in Progress Pictures  1213 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and oral finasteride (1mg), with no side effects except initial shedding. The user noticed thicker eyebrows and beard, and the hairline improved with baby hairs, but the hair quality differs from the rest of the head.

      community Topical fin working when oral has failed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user switched from oral finasteride to dutasteride with minoxidil, but saw no results. They then tried topical finasteride and noticed some potential improvement after four months, theorizing that the topical application bypasses liver metabolism.

      community 26 months of finasteride—> below baseline

      in Update  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, General-Switch-5722, has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 2 years but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding a low dose of RU58841 or topical dutasteride as potential treatments. Other users in the conversation have suggested switching to dutasteride or using oral minoxidil.

      community Last resort attempt. Studies suggest that finasteride topically actually inhibits up to 52% scalp dht which is smiles to dut 0.5mg daily. This solution contains: fin, min, melatonin and progesterone. Trial started today.

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a last-resort hair loss treatment combining topical finasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, and progesterone, with claims that topical finasteride can inhibit up to 52% of scalp DHT. One reply clarifies that progesterone is not an anti-androgen but has anti-androgenic properties because it competes with androgens for receptors.

      community Journey against alopecia - Finasteride 3 month

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26-year-old man from France started experiencing hair loss in September 2020 and began using finasteride in June 2021, reporting some improvement after three months without side effects. He plans to continue finasteride for a year before considering additional treatments like minoxidil or dermarolling.

      community January 2024 - now. Topical fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  383 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil, applied nightly with a dropper. They reported no side effects and emphasized the importance of consistency in treatment.

      community Oral min working on my body but not head

      in Chat  19 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair thinning and has been on finasteride for six months with consistent shedding. They are considering switching to dutasteride and hoping minoxidil will work better afterwards, while others suggest patience with current treatment and adding dutasteride, RU58841, a good diet, and dermarolling for potential improvement.

      community Possibilities without Fin/Dut ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experiences severe side effects from finasteride and dutasteride, including low libido and anxiety, and is currently using oral minoxidil despite shortness of breath. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss, having tried pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841 with no success, and are considering future treatments or a hair transplant.

      community Are the japanese Finasteride 10 year studies even relevant to caucasian men - especially young ones?

      in Technology  107 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in different populations. Some users believe that the results of Japanese studies may not be relevant to Caucasian men, especially young ones, and that East Asians may respond better to these treatments. Others argue that clinical studies should be the basis for decision-making, while acknowledging that individual responses to medications can vary.

      community 2 months on fin, is it better?

      in Is this regrowth?  146 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair density improvement after two months on 1.25mg oral finasteride, taken six times a week, without using minoxidil. The user reported no side effects and plans to consider minoxidil in the future.

      community Topical fin and min and swallowing semen

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user asked if it's safe to swallow semen from a partner using topical finasteride and minoxidil. Responses varied, but most suggested it's likely safe, with minimal risk from small amounts of finasteride in semen.

      community Success using NMN and quercetin.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      OP experienced hair improvement using NMN and quercetin after stopping finasteride, but later resumed finasteride due to shedding. They believe NMN and quercetin still help with hair loss.

      community My story/timeline/positive experience with Finasteride

       5 upvotes 12 years ago
      A 26-year-old male experienced positive results using 1mg Finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, with reduced shedding and scalp itch. He reported no significant side effects and recommends early treatment for those in the initial stages of hair loss.

      community Koshine826 PRO 1% is available

      in Chat  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the availability of Koshine826 PRO 1% for hair loss treatment. The discussion includes Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.