My male pattern baldness journey from age 18 to 29 Shaved/buzzed 3/9/2024
A user shared their experience with male pattern baldness and accepting baldness after shaving their head at age 29. Some responses suggest treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others discuss acceptance and personal experiences with hair loss.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Hair gel makes my hair look terribly unhealthy?!
Avoid hair gel; use sea salt spray, matte clay, or styling powder for volume. Use finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.
community 1 year of finasteride 1.25 mg daily. 21->22 years old.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user experienced significant hair regrowth after taking finasteride for a year. They did not use any other treatments and did not experience any noticeable side effects.
community 29M, 5.5 months of: 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling once a week and 20mg RU58841. No notable sides. I feel much better, and happy to have started treatment just in time. I just wish I started sooner! The dandruffy gunk you see is definitely propylene glycol from minoxidil :')
User shared 5.5-month progress using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling weekly, and 20mg RU58841, with positive results and no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, dosage adjustments, and the importance of age in treatment efficacy.
community Fuck it. Everyone’s doing this shit and I live for giving people hope they didn’t have yesterday. Minoxidil + Finasteride for one year. (September 16,2021 – September 21, 2022). And I will keep going until I die. 🔥🔥🚀🚀 let me know what you think .
This user has experienced hair loss, and treated it with a combination of finasteride and minoxidil for one year. They have reported slight heart palpitations and headaches, which diminished after the third month of treatment.
community 2.5 years progress on minoxidil + finasteride
A 26-year-old man shared his 2.5-year hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and finasteride, initially experiencing side effects but later continuing treatment with no issues, resulting in improved hair. He lifts weights and wrestles weekly, plans to continue treatment indefinitely, and has had no hairline issues, only diffuse thinning.
community so pissed off at the world. hairloss is a nightmare in your early 20's (WARNING, RANT)
User frustrated with lack of results from finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Others suggest checking for other health issues, focusing on fitness, and considering alternative treatments.
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