After a long time on Min/Fin, I just shaved it off...and honestly, it's not that bad imo
    Shaved/buzzed 3/19/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    Minoxidil long time
    Finasteride long time
    the tone is 😀 positive with confident with new look results.

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    The conversation is about someone who shaved their head after using Minoxidil and finasteride for a long time and feels confident with the new look. Many users compliment the person's appearance, noting that they have a good head shape for being bald, while others discuss the pros and cons of hair loss treatments and embracing baldness.
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      in Research/Science  67 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dutasteride is likely the most effective treatment for male pattern baldness, followed by finasteride and minoxidil in various forms and dosages. Users discuss personal experiences, dosages, and potential side effects, with some considering combining treatments for better results.

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       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential impact of marijuana on hair loss, with some users suggesting it may worsen hair loss due to hormonal changes, while others believe it might alter perception rather than cause actual thinning. The original poster uses Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) for treatment and is considering quitting marijuana to see if it affects hair health.

      community How to recover from creatine hairloss?

       10 upvotes 4 years ago
      Creatine may accelerate hair loss in those genetically prone to male pattern baldness, but stopping its use can lead to hair regrowth. Treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, derma rolling, and herbal remedies like saw palmetto.

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      Hair Loss in Men: Causes and Treatments

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      May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health”
      This article reviews non‐surgical treatments and surgical techniques for male‐pattern hair loss and does not present new findings.
      Pharmacologic Interventions in Aging Hair

      research Pharmacologic interventions in aging hair

      80 citations , April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging”
      This review discusses factors affecting hair aging and the current pharmacological treatments for androgenetic alopecia, mentioning topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, but does not present new clinical findings.
      Using the Web as a Resource on Hair Loss

      research Using the Web as a Resource on Hair Loss

      1 citations , January 2002 in “Health care on the Internet”
      This review discusses online resources for male-pattern baldness treatment and information, including consumer health, pharmaceutical, and professional sites, and reports no clinical results.
      Male Pattern Hair Loss

      research Male pattern hair loss

      May 2025 in “InnovAiT Education and inspiration for general practice”
      This abstract notes that while treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for preventing further hair loss, they require continuous use, have limited efficacy in reversing baldness, and have possible side effects.