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      community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Best hair loss shampoos with active ingredients in 2026?

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation is about finding effective hair loss shampoos with active ingredients like ketoconazole, caffeine, saw palmetto, or zinc pyrithione. The user seeks recommendations on effective products, side effects, scalp sensitivity, and usage frequency.

      community Progress at ~6 month mark dut/min

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using daily oral dutasteride and minoxidil, along with monthly mesotherapy including zinc, dutasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and panthenol, reporting no noticeable side effects. Encouragement was given to continue despite potential hair shedding.

      community M-29 Facing Hairloss and Thinning

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user is starting a hair loss treatment with Minoxidil (5 mg oral and 10% topical), Dutasteride, and Zinc, and is concerned about the high dosages. Other users suggest following the dermatologist's advice, starting with topical treatments, and discussing dosage concerns with the doctor.

      community Overdosage in Prescription for both Dut and Min?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user was prescribed a combination of 0.6mg dutasteride, 5mg minoxidil, and 1mg zinc daily for hair loss, which is higher than standard doses. Other users suggest starting with lower doses, especially for minoxidil, and recommend seeking a second opinion.

      community Need advice on Dutastedride Usage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user in their mid-20s is considering using oral Dutasteride, prescribed by a dermatologist, alongside topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, biotin, and zinc for hair loss. Other users suggest Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride for regrowth, despite not being approved for hair loss in the U.S.

      community Any other 20 year old with Hair loss

      in Chat  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia and prescribed finasteride, minoxidil, and multivitamin/zinc pills. They are considering starting finasteride and minoxidil daily to maintain their hair and stop further loss.

      community Hot weather causing hair shedding?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hot weather can increase hair shedding, possibly due to dehydration and active sebaceous glands. Using shampoos with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione may help; daily anti-inflammatory use is not recommended.

      community Does this look like hair regrowth at all?

      in Is this regrowth? 4 months ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth, with the original poster using natural oils and supplements like pumpkin seed, saw palmetto, and zinc, while considering pharmaceutical options like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Most users suggest using finasteride or dutasteride for effective results, as natural remedies are seen as ineffective.

      community Seeking Advice After Frustrating Dermatologist Visits: Min/Fin vs Supplements

      in General  119 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is frustrated with dermatologists who dismiss Minoxidil and finasteride as unsafe, instead recommending mustard oil, PRP, zinc supplements, and hair products. The user feels these suggestions are ineffective and is considering starting Minoxidil and finasteride despite the dermatologists' advice.

      community 23M. 2 month progress 0.5 mg DUT and 5% min twice daily

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old male is using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and ketoconazole with zinc pyrithione shampoo twice a week to address diffused thinning and hair loss. He is seeking advice on whether his hair will regrow and if additional treatments are needed.

      community Shampoo Options? Other than Ketoconazole

      in Hair Systems  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      Tea Tree Special shampoo and Purador are discussed as alternatives to Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. Other anti-dandruff shampoos mentioned include those with Zinc Pyrithione, Salicylic Acid, and Selenium Sulfide.

      community Experiences with topical Finasteride (0.0125%)?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old male with slight hair thinning is using ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, zinc, magnesium, D3/K2, and has just started topical finasteride (0.0125%). He plans to add minoxidil (4.5%) with 17α-estradiol and is seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, as well as the use of a dermaroller.

      community Five Months Progress - Min/Fin

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared five months of progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and supplements like biotin, zinc, omega-3, and collagen. They noted encouraging results, while others suggested trying oral minoxidil or microneedling for potentially better outcomes.

      community My stack and 9 months progress (Nov, 2024 to July, 2025)

      in Is this regrowth?  33 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared their hair regrowth progress using a regimen including omega-3, flaxseed, EGCG, green tea, zinc, copper, probiotics, microneedling, topical finasteride, and minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the regimen, suggesting more proven treatments or considering a hair transplant.

      community So happy with my progress :) (25M)

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old male is happy with his hair regrowth progress after using Dutasteride (0.5mg), Minoxidil (5mg), Zinc, and Biotin for nearly five months. He reports visible improvement, reduced insecurity, and shares cost details of his treatment in Chile.

      community How do you prevent infection with derma needling / derma stamping?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.

      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 (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

      community 2 years of recovering & growing my hair

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 2-year hair recovery journey using minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, iron, zinc, selenium, cyproterone, and estrogen. They started losing hair at 15 and are now 24.

      community What are some other causes of hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.

      community What do you do about hairloss where scalp feels tight? Losing Hope

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.

      community Hair won't regrow (even outside of MPB areas)

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      User experiences slow hair regrowth despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and supplements like biotin, zinc, and collagen. They seek advice on addressing overall slow hair regrowth.