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      community Losing gains from 7 months of oral min, fin, dut.

      in Update  66 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.

      community 2 years. More hair. Dut, Oral Min, RU, Niz

      in Progress Pictures  181 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's two-year hair regrowth journey using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 5mg oral Minoxidil, 0.75ml of 8% RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo a few times a week. Other users suggest adding microneedling and topical Minoxidil for better results.

      community Before n after… #OralMinfortheWin

      in Progress Pictures  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "mallanboy" shared their experience with using 0.5mg Dutasteride once a week, 0.5mg Finasteride every day, and 2.5mg Minoxidil every day for hair loss. They mentioned that their hairline has slightly improved and their hair density has increased after switching from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil after 8 months. They hope to maintain their results until they are 30 years old for a hair transplant.

      community Microneedling, Nanoxidil, and Rosemary Oil

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user treated their hair loss with microneedling, nanoxidil, rosemary oil, jojoba oil, scalp massages, keto shampoo, and supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and a reduction in hair shedding within 8 weeks.

      community 4 years on finasteride and Minoxidil with great success. Ask me stuff!

      in Progress Pictures  944 upvotes 1 year ago
      . ummwhatsure: No it doesn't. I started losing my hair around 27/28. This user has had great success with a combination of finasteride and Minoxidil, taking 1 milligram of finasteride per day and applying Minoxidil twice daily for 4 years, starting when they were 31. They experienced some shedding in the first two years, but now have thicker, fuller hair than before.

      community Dealing with Retrograde Alopecia

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.

      community Personal results (1mg finasteride + 10.000mcg biotine) after almost 3 years. Not as impressive as some here, but maybe provides a more realistic view.

      in Progress Pictures  479 upvotes 2 years ago
      Jericho1017 shared their hair regrowth results after nearly 3 years using 1mg finasteride and 10,000mcg biotin daily, with noticeable improvement after 1.5 years and no significant side effects except for watery semen. Some users suggested adding minoxidil and microneedling to improve results, but Jericho1017 is currently content with their progress and not looking to add more treatments.

      community Shaved my (transplanted) hair during quarantine

      in Shaved/buzzed  105 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shaved their transplanted hair during quarantine and shared positive results after one year, using Minoxidil 5%. They had 1,500 hairs transplanted via the DHI method with no visible scarring.

      community 6 months aggressive treatment for hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  112 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

      community 3 months progress on fin and min + micro needling (19m)

      in Progress Pictures  765 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 19-year-old male shared his 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, with noticeable improvement. He uses 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice a day after day 80, and microneedles with a 1.5mm derma stamp every 1-2 weeks.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 1 month ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community How to know if shedding is from tren or minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.
      Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI?

      community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI?

      in Treatments  372 upvotes 1 month ago
      Topical dutasteride is suggested as a low side-effect treatment for hair loss, with a proposed dose of 0.025% 1ml/day. It is considered better than finasteride due to its even inhibition of DHT isoforms and lower systemic absorption.

      community Getting Ed from 1mg of fin not sure what to do

      in Finasteride  190 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced erectile dysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.

      community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !

      in Chat  43 upvotes 7 months ago
      People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.

      community How to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) naturally?

      in Chat  37 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.
      Is this a male pattern baldness or diffuse baldness?

      community Is this a male pattern baldness or diffuse baldness?

      in General  144 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced sudden hair loss over six months, losing about 30% of his hair. Treatments include 10% minoxidil, a hair spray, and a vitamin pill; opinions on the cause vary between normal hair loss due to deficiencies and male pattern baldness.

      community An updated, simple guide to the most effective hair loss treatments

       193 upvotes 4 years ago
      Effective treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, LLLT, PRP, Ketoconazole, and Scalp Massage. In addition, anti-inflammatory diets and stress management are recommended to maintain or regrow hair.
      The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

      community Dutasteride RAISES LIBIDO!

      in Treatments  222 upvotes 4 months ago
      Dutasteride can significantly increase libido, more so than finasteride. Users reported higher libido when switching from finasteride to dutasteride.

      community HUGE COMEBACK! 10 Month Progression as a 19yo

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 19-year-old has seen hair regrowth after 10 months using finasteride and recently added minoxidil and tretinoin. They experienced no side effects from the treatments and are optimistic about further improvement.