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      community Topical Minoxidil - 4 month progress

       242 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 37-year-old is using topical Minoxidil once daily to address hair thinning, avoiding finasteride due to regular blood donations. They are satisfied with the results, seeing new hair growth, and prioritize blood donation over additional treatments.

      community No longer need a hat to leave the house. Praise Jesus. 12 months progress. 24 years old.

       1219 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old shared his 12-month hair loss progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Minoxidil spray twice daily, weekly derma stamping, daily Biotin, Saw Palmetto Shampoo, and occasional Ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced minimal side effects and significant hair density improvement, no longer needing a hat.

      community Finasteride + Minoxidil 6-Week Update

       91 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 40-year-old man experiencing male pattern baldness reports noticeable hair regrowth after 6 weeks of using finasteride 1 mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. He has not experienced any side effects and plans to continue monitoring his progress.

      community 21m fin for 11months min for 4months

      in Progress Pictures  719 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old has been using finasteride for 11 months and minoxidil for 4 months to combat hair loss, experiencing significant improvement and regrowth. The user applies 1mg of finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice a day, noting that both treatments have contributed to the progress.

      community 38M, Topical Min 5% + Infrared Therapy (4 Months In)

      in Progress Pictures  485 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 38-year-old man reports positive results using topical Minoxidil 5% and infrared therapy for hair regrowth over four months, along with Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil supplements. Others suggest adding Finasteride for better maintenance and discuss the role of DHT blockers.

      community 5 month regrowth (5 months fin, 3 month oral min)

      in Treatment  775 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 5-month progress using Finasteride (1mg daily) and 3 months on Oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for hair regrowth, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. They experienced initial shedding with Minoxidil but saw substantial regrowth, encouraging others to try these treatments.

      community Minoxidil and microneedling only - one year progress (m40+)

       1366 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 40+ male shared his one-year progress using minoxidil twice daily and microneedling once a week, showing significant hair improvement. He also occasionally uses finasteride in a low dosage due to side effects.

      community Back in February, I had a snowboarding injury: one broken rib and a crushed right pectoral. That led to almost 3 months of complete inactivity. After that period, I decided it was time to start training again. I’m 44 years old, turning 45 soon. I’m a for

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  362 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 44-year-old experienced hair regrowth after a snowboarding injury using detox, diet changes, vitamins, collagen, krill oil, and scalp massages, without Minoxidil or finasteride. Another person was skeptical, suggesting these methods may not work for everyone.

      community 12 month fin update. Long curly hair

       676 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, avoiding minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They attributed success to quitting smoking, a better diet, and reduced stress, with only watery semen as a side effect.

      community 45 YO Male .5 Mg Dutasteride 1.5 mg minoxidil

       1822 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 45-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 1.5 mg minoxidil after initially starting with finasteride. He reports no major side effects, except increased hair growth in unwanted areas, and attributes his success to being a good responder to the medication.

      community 10 months Minoxidil 2.5mg and 8 months Dutasteride 0.5mg - Before/After

       660 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 29-year-old man used oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss, seeing significant regrowth, especially in the crown area, but plans a hair transplant for the temples. Users suggest waiting longer before a hair transplant and trying additional treatments like microneedling and topical Minoxidil.

      community 25M - 1.6 years on treatment (diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  268 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil for 1.6 years to treat diffuse thinning, with significant hair regrowth except for the hairline. He plans to get a hair transplant for further improvement and reports no side effects from the treatment.

      community 18-year progress pics. Fin only.

      in Progress Pictures  419 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hair loss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.

      community 5-Months Update: Minoxidil + Red Light Therapy + Lifestyle Changes

       1023 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.

      community Balding at the age of 17 years old

       14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.

      community Today my hairdresser noticed the changes

       324 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, along with occasional microneedling, to address hair loss. They reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects and shared their progress over several months.

      community 10 months fin 1mg - not much if any progress :/

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 10 months with no significant regrowth but no further hair loss and is considering adding oral minoxidil despite concerns about side effects. Other users suggest combining finasteride with minoxidil for better results, as finasteride prevents further hair loss while minoxidil aids regrowth.

      community Crown Comeback - Rise from the dead

      in Progress Pictures  1171 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using minoxidil 5% twice daily and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested adding finasteride to maintain gains long-term.

      community Day 155 of 5mg oral minoxidil + 0,5mg oral dutasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared progress on hair regrowth using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily, noting small hair growth and no significant side effects except bushier eyebrows. The conversation includes encouragement, personal experiences with hair loss treatments, and discussions on the effectiveness of microneedling.

      community Been on Finasteride for 19 years

       457 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.

      community Age 18 vs Age 25, the importance of starting early

       886 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old began using Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, later switching to Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride by age 25. The conversation emphasizes early treatment, potential side effects, and differing opinions on medication effectiveness.

      community Its just getting worse and worse

       700 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.