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      community Finasteride influence on other hormones

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride can affect hormone levels, potentially causing symptoms like puffy nipples and testicular pain, and may result in elevated prolactin and high testosterone. The user is seeking interpretation of these changes after taking finasteride.

      community Had sides on finasteride ? A word of hope.

      in Finasteride  25 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride and other options such as RU58841, Nizoral, Pumpkin Seed, and Adenosine; the importance of being in a positive frame of mind when considering taking finasteride; and the need to address life issues before starting finasteride.

      community Thank you guys! Before this sub I thought all hair-grow-back product are scam.

      in Minoxidil  575 upvotes 3 days ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using Finasteride and Minoxidil, noting increased confidence and no serious side effects except for increased body hair. Others in the conversation discussed varying results, potential side effects, and the possibility of switching to Dutasteride if effectiveness decreases.

      community 1 year year update (.5 mg Dut, 2.5 mg OM)

      in Progress Pictures  334 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg Oral Minoxidil daily, with minimal side effects. He noticed improvement in hairline and crown after an initial shedding phase, and he did not use Finasteride prior to this treatment.

      community Update 1.5 years on finasteride. My experience so far.

      in Progress Pictures  240 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced initial hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller but faced setbacks after a treatment break and dry scalp issues. They are considering switching treatments and have added ketoconazole shampoo and reservatol plus to their regimen.

      community My Results (3 months on Finasteride)

      in Is this regrowth?  386 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 23-year-old shared positive hair regrowth results after using 1mg of oral Finasteride daily for three months, with no side effects reported. The user hopes to continue without adding Minoxidil, as Finasteride alone has been effective.

      community 3 months of topical Fin 0.3% and Min 7% progress

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Significant hair regrowth and thickening were achieved in three months using topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 7%, along with lifestyle changes like healthier eating, derma stamping, and rosemary oil. Additional treatments included a shampoo for thinning hair and supplements like biotin and vitamin D.

      community Hair growth progress from chewable fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  171 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth using Hims chewable tablets containing finasteride and minoxidil but switched to a topical spray due to side effects from finasteride. The user reported improved side effects after switching to the topical form and noted continued hair growth progress.

      community 1 year 2 months update finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  223 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma stamping, and ketoconazole shampoo, starting treatment at age 19. They reported no side effects and emphasized the importance of starting treatment early.

      community 46 Days Results: Oral Fin + Oral Min + Ketoconazole Shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 46-day progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, noting significant improvement and no major side effects. They advised ensuring dermatologists understand diffuse thinning and expressed disappointment with their initial dermatologist's recommendations.
      What’s wrong with my scalp?

      community What’s wrong with my scalp?

      in General  59 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing white flakes on their scalp despite using anti-dandruff shampoos and oils for six weeks. A suggestion was made to try ketoconazole at higher concentrations, as it might be seborrheic dermatitis, which can lead to hair loss if untreated.

      community What is the consensus on RU58841 powder vs topical?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering using RU58841 and pyrilutamide for hair loss, debating between powder and topical forms, and is currently using a combination of dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and supplements. They report no significant side effects from finasteride and dutasteride, and are seeing some hair growth, but not on the scalp.

      community On Fin 1 mg for past 4 months, plus micro needling weekly

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 49-year-old man has been using 1 mg of finasteride daily and microneedling weekly for four months to address hair loss, with no side effects and noticeable progress. He shares his experience and encourages others to consider treatment options without fear.

      community 4 months!! We making progress!!

      in Progress Pictures  484 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil, and Biotin gummies, after switching from Finasteride due to insomnia. They highlighted the importance of brushing the scalp for blood flow and reported significant progress in four months without side effects.

      community 18 month crown update progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  415 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has seen significant hair regrowth using a routine of minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massage, and Nizoral. They are considering adding red light therapy and PRP to their regimen.

      community 2months progress topical fin/min

      in Is this regrowth?  28 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after two months using topical finasteride, minoxidil spray, and weekly microneedling. They report less hair loss and stronger hair growth.

      community Minoxidil user for a year- what I’ve learnt

      in Minoxidil  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      Consistency with minoxidil is crucial for hair regrowth, and stopping can lead to significant hair loss. Adding finasteride and microneedling can enhance results, with minimal side effects reported.

      community almost 6 months of progress :)

      in Progress Pictures  531 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their 6-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and iron supplements, along with occasional microneedling and specific shampoos. They reported minimal side effects and no retrograde alopecia, attributing their success to a combination of treatments.

      community I’ve been on medications for 5 months now

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, and keto shampoo for hair loss for 5 months, noticing baby hairs but no thickening. Another user suggests trying topical magnesium chloride with UV light as an additional treatment.

      community 1.5 year on finasteride,microneedling,and minoxidil.Nothing helps its getting even worse.Is it possible that finasteride doesnt work on everybody? 19m

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for hair loss without success, and is advised to reduce microneedling frequency and consider oral finasteride or dutasteride. It is noted that finasteride may not work for everyone, and some users suggest checking hormone levels and deficiencies.

      community How to ease off oral minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced heart palpitations after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage and starting a new topical minoxidil formulation. They wish to stop oral minoxidil for heart health and continue with topical minoxidil.

      community can saw palmetto help me even a little bit (17m)

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 17-year-old is considering using saw palmetto for hair loss until they can get finasteride, while currently using minoxidil and ketoconazole. Users suggest that saw palmetto is weak, and recommend continuing minoxidil and ketoconazole until finasteride is available.

      community How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about using a topical serum for hair loss with ingredients like finasteride and minoxidil, and the option to exclude retinoic acid and hydrocortisone due to concerns about long-term effects. One user prefers using only finasteride, avoiding minoxidil and retinoic acid, and plans to remove hydrocortisone in future orders.