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      community I was a non-responder to Minoxidil before my esophagus surgery

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hair growth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, and is seeking advice on why the treatments aren't working and how to address potential androgen receptor sensitivity. Replies suggest getting tested and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP).

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.

      community Around a 1.5 months progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user started using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to address hair loss and scalp buildup, showing progress over 1.5 months. The ketoconazole shampoo helped with scalp buildup, and no side effects were reported from the medications.

      community Progress from August to November

      in Progress Pictures  969 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress from using Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 2.5 mg since August 2024, reporting no side effects. They cut 5mg Finasteride pills in half and take them every other day, and recommend consulting a dermatologist for personalized advice.

      community 11 months oral fin + min capsule

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil for 11 months, with noticeable regrowth on the crown but minimal improvement on the hairline. They experienced no significant side effects and plan to continue the treatment long-term.

      community Can someone help me understand my blood test results?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is taking 1mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil, 28mg iron, vitamin D3 + K2, and Selenium daily. They are concerned about their receding hairline despite good hair density and crown.

      community 4 month progress (delayed start)

      in Progress Pictures  765 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil for 3.5 months, Finasteride for 3 months, derma rolling twice a week, taking Saw Palmetto daily, and using Rosemary Shampoo to treat hair loss, and is happy with the progress despite some remaining hair loss at one temple. They encourage others to start treatment early if hair loss affects their confidence, and they use a 5% Minoxidil solution and take 2.5mg of Finasteride three times a week.

      community Which Minoxidil solution should i use?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is using Minoxidil 5% with procapil spray and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, and plans to add finasteride 1mg. They accidentally ordered a Minoxidil solution with finasteride 0.1% and are seeking advice on which to use.

      community 20M 6 Months of Dutasteride and Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 20-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg oral Minoxidil daily. The user noted stronger eyebrows, eyelashes, and other body hair growth.

      community 3.5 months on fin/min progress

      in Progress Pictures  1649 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily for 3.5 months, along with vitamin D, fish oil, iron, and biotin, and reports significant hair growth without side effects. The user plans to continue the treatment and is considering cutting hair to assess progress more accurately.

      community What is your stack and what is your protocol for it?

      in Chat  18 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user maintains NW2 hair with 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo and derma stamping. They seek advice on more aggressive treatments to achieve NW1.

      community My barber noticed my progress 😁

      in Update  207 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user's barber noticed significant improvement in their hair thickness after they started using 2.5mg Minoxidil since August 2023 and 1mg Finasteride daily since September 2023. The user has experienced some headaches when missing Minoxidil doses but has not noticed major side effects.

      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 7 months progress (Dut+Oral Min)

      in Progress Pictures  545 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth after 7 months of using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg). They noticed reduced hair loss by the second month and hair growth and thickening by the fifth month, with no side effects reported.

      community 11 month progress on oral min/fin

      in Progress Pictures  415 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin, with noticeable results after 3-4 months. They reported a decrease in libido as a side effect and considered switching to minoxidil only, but were advised against it.

      community What 3 months without fin& min does😔

      in Progress Pictures  261 upvotes 1 month ago
      Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.

      community Is 2years+ telogen effluvium possible?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hair loss could be due to telogen effluvium instead.

      community 10 months of treatment, what do you think?

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their 10-month hair loss treatment progress using 1mg Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Keto shampoo, dermastamping, and recently added Dut. Replies noted the user had great hair before and after treatment.

      community Jan 2024 - May 2024 progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  21 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 35-year-old black male is using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg minoxidil daily, Nizoral shampoo twice a week, and microneedling once a week for hair loss. The post shows progress pictures from January to May 2024.

      community 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil (26M)

      in Progress Pictures  2327 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community October 2023 - February 2024 progress

      in Progress Pictures  281 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared a four-month hair growth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and Hims thick fix shampoo every other day. Replies include comments on photo quality and lighting, a joke about the frequency of Hims product mentions, and the original poster humorously wishing for a Hims sponsorship.

      community 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.

      community 9+ months progress pics and regimen details

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 9+ month hair loss treatment progress with 1mg finasteride in the morning, 2.5mg oral minoxidil at night, and vitamin A spray at night, noting the importance of seeing a dermatologist early as their cousin started treatment too late for it to be effective.

      community Finally Seeing Real Progress on Crown

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user began using topical minoxidil in 2020 without regrowth, then added 0.5mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil/finasteride most days, and weekly micro needling since December 2022. They also use peppermint-infused jojoba oil for hair health and have noticed less gray hair.