community Scalp itching and tickeling- what's does it mean?
User experienced scalp itching and hair loss, but found relief with oral minoxidil. Others suggest "DHT itch" as a possible cause and recommend finasteride and ketoconazole to address it.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultscommunity 90 days. Did not think this was possible before finding this subreddit. To say I’m obsessed is an understatement. Excuse my poor photo stitch.
User experienced significant hair regrowth after 90 days using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and Keto shampoo. Others discuss potential side effects and difficulty determining which treatment is most effective.
community 3 months min, 2 months fin + microneedling. Mole for reference
User reports 3 months of Minoxidil, 2 months of Finasteride, and microneedling for hair loss treatment. Others compliment progress and suggest haircut for improved appearance.
community One year anti androgen update CROWN
User used Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil for one year to treat hair loss. They discussed possibly trying RU58841 or pyrilutamide in the future.
community 2 years on Dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, 7 months Ru58841. There is sorta of a lighting difference, but the results show themselves.
User shared 2-year progress with Dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 7 months of RU58841 for hair growth. RU58841 was most effective, stopping itching and promoting significant growth.
community 5 Months Fin/Min Transformation
Hair loss treatment with Finasteride and Minoxidil showed significant improvement in 5 months. No side effects experienced, only minor shedding at the beginning.
community 5 months on oral min and fin. Im 23 years old.
User experienced hair regrowth after 5 months on oral minoxidil and finasteride. Others praised the impressive results and mentioned the importance of combining treatments for best results.
community The left photos before and the right after, 5 months finasteride and 6 month minoxidil foam.
A user who experienced significant hair growth after using finasteride and minoxidil foam for five and six months respectively, with the addition of a hair transplant.
community hairline resurrection — 2 months before/after [5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, weekly 0.5mm dermarolling]
This conversation was about a user named Substantial_Pen_1099 who has been using an regimen of 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, and weekly 0.5mm dermarolling for hair loss treatment over the course of 3 months. Others in the conversation expressed disbelief at their progress, to which Substantial_Pen_1099 provided video proof as evidence.
community Is it worth getting on oral minoxidil?
Evaluating the effectiveness of taking oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, in comparison to finasteride and topical minoxidil; discussing potential side effects of using oral minoxidil.
community 12 mo update: oral (dut, min), topical (RU, min), microneedling
A user's 12 month update on treatment for hair loss, which include oral dutasteride and minoxidil, topical RU88541 and minoxidil, microneedling with hyaluronic acid and FinDuta, experiencing no side effects, positive results and inspiring other users.
community Under-eye wrinkle appeared after 4 weeks of oral minoxidil use, along with significant dark circles and under-eye puffiness.
The user's experience with oral minoxidil, which resulted in under-eye wrinkles; other users sharing their experiences and advice regarding hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and collagen supplementation.
community [20M] 2 Year Fin&Min Progress (Detailed & Pics)
A 20 year old male's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral shampoo, dutasteride, alfatradiol, stemoxydine and RU58841, over the course of two years. The user reported losing ground overall but their hair becoming curly, which helped hide more scalp.
community What fin and oral min has done for my hair (nearly a year)
The progress of a user's hair growth after taking finasteride and oral minoxidil for nearly a year. There was discussion about dosages and other forms of treatment such as topical minoxidil.
community Oral Fin/Min 6 month before and after
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 6 months using 1mg Finasteride and Oral Minoxidil, along with pumpkin seed oil, biotin, and collagen supplements, and is considering starting PRP. Another user has not seen results despite using a combination of treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, pyrithione zinc, topical dutasteride, ketoconazole, and microneedling.
community Update on hair, will be posting monthly! Nov 8 – Jan 14
A user's progress with treating their hair loss, including using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, dermapenning twice weekly and ket 2% shampoo two to three times per week. Other users offered advice such as not derma penning too often or shaving the area bald for a couple of months.
community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities
A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.
community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?
The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.
community 2 year progress on fin, min, ru, dermarolling, nizoral. Experienced low libido. AMA
A user's experience with treating their hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and nizoral; specifically discussing dosage levels of the medications and effects on libido.
community Don't give up, guys. It might take a little bit of time, but damn it's worth it. Almost 2 years on fin (8 months dut) + topical minox every day, started oral minox few days ago.
User improved hairline with 2 years on finasteride (8 months dutasteride) and daily topical minoxidil, recently started oral minoxidil. No side effects experienced, and user's doctor approved dutasteride for a boost.
community How all hormones affect our hair follicles. Not just DHT. Take a look at this paper. Prolactin, melatonin, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone and more
The conversation discusses various factors affecting hair loss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hair loss.
community switched from topical to oral minoxidil (topical mixed with water) 3 months ago and aside from being much easier i’ve also had much more density overall. My results aren’t even finished yet!
This user discussed using oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, and was cautioned against mixing topical minoxidil with water and drinking it due to potential side effects and risks. Other users shared their concerns about the dangers of self-prescribing medications without consulting a doctor.
community 33M, Fin only, If I can then so can you! 4 years of progress on my hairline.
A user's 4-year journey of using Finasteride to improve their hairline, which they started noticing results from within the first month, and experienced significant shedding during the first year. They also tried Minoxidil but had heart palpitations so stopped taking it.
community 5 month progress. Fin 1mg daily, min 2x a day, microneedling 2x a month and keto 3x a week
A user's 5 month progress in treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and keto dieting. Replies to the post have been positive.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community curious to know the people that have dandruff that are diffuse thinners that have regrown hair or stopped further loss
Individuals with oily scalps, dandruff, and diffuse thinning hair loss who have managed to either halt the loss or regrow their hair by using topical finasteride and minoxidil as well as microneedling and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
community 2 years of fin, 14 months of min and microneedling, not as good results as some posted here but im happy
A user who has had positive results from using finasteride, minoxidil and microneedling for hair loss over the past two years. Replies to this post congratulated the user on their progress and praised them for their success.
community What other factors than DHT causes hair loss – and what to do about it?
Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.
community Some tips & advice from a long term finasteride + minoxidil user.
Long-term finasteride and minoxidil user shares tips for dealing with hair loss, including finding a shorter hairstyle, using finasteride, and not obsessing over hair. Users discuss washing frequency, alternative treatments, and focusing on other aspects of life.
community 6month update – it’s not much but it’s honest work (Fin/Min/Nizoral/Dermaroll) hair slightly thicker, waiting for my crown to fill 🤞
User reports 6-month progress using Fin, Min, Nizoral, and Dermaroll for hair loss. Others comment on visible improvement and suggest waiting up to 2 years for full effects.