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      community Minoxidil + Gym + Cutting. Is it bad?

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.

      community Mid 40s Fin only - 12 month update.

      in Progress Pictures  508 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no side effects noticed.

      community Takes time my friends, years in fact

      in Satire  53 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses long-term hair loss treatment, with one person seeing hair darkening after 3 years using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and others sharing their shorter-term experiences with similar treatments. They emphasize that hair regrowth takes time and to not expect quick results.

      community Why is everyone not directly advised Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  163 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 3 months ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Reasons why Topical worked but Oral Minoxidil didn’t?

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 8 months ago
      Some people find topical minoxidil effective for hair loss, but oral minoxidil doesn't work for them, possibly due to absorption issues. Others have had better results with oral minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.

      community Finasteride gyno experience and in dire need of advice

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.

      community Going to try the theory posted here for the next 3-6 months

      in Treatment  187 upvotes 3 years ago
      User xEternex tries hair regrowth with daily broccoli sprouts, apple extract containing procyanidin b2, and microneedling. Others discuss potential issues with the experiment and share their experiences with vegetable consumption and hair growth.

      community ‏My recovery journey is a total of 12 months. Fin,min

      in Progress Pictures  742 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 36-year-old user shared their 12-month hair recovery journey using oral Propecia, topical minoxidil, a derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, and omega-3. They reported seeing results by the second month, with some setbacks but overall progress.

      community Can low level of vitamins cause hair loss?

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hair loss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hair loss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 6 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community 35m 1.5 months on oral fin/min is it too good to be true?

      in Progress Pictures  161 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old man, balding since 18, has seen growth of small, almost white hairs all over his scalp after 1.5 months on oral finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest sticking with the treatment for a year, adding microneedling, and potentially trying RU58841 or dutasteride.

      community 1 year on fin. No results. I give up.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feared due to potential side effects.

      community 1 year and 3 months on Finasteride. No side effects.

      in Progress Pictures 1 year ago
      A user happy with their 1 year and 3 months of finasteride use with no side effects, which has resulted in recovery of their hairline. Other users have responded with congratulations, questions, and caution against using the medication at such a young age.

      community Finasteride before and after 6 years

      in Progress Pictures  227 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 6 years of using finasteride, showing maintained hair with no regrowth. Suggestions included possibly adding minoxidil and switching to dutasteride for better results.

      community 22M results after 1 year of fin 1.25mg/day

      in Progress Pictures  794 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's results after using finasteride (1.25mg/day) for one year, which included improvements to their hair and skin as well as some side effects such as decreased libido and watery semen. They also mentioned they stopped taking creatine around the same time.

      community 6 Month Update: Finasteride 1mg + Minoxidil + Nizoral

      in Progress Pictures  313 upvotes 1 year ago
      With some minox This conversation is about a user, Jmilei, who has been using the "big three" hair loss treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole) for five years. After taking a two year break from treatment, they have recently restarted their regime and noticed results in the fourth month.

      community 6 months on the sauce- Min,Fin,DR

      in Progress Pictures  633 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's successful 6-month journey with Minoxidil, Finasteride and 0.05 Derma Rolling to regain their hairline, eyebrows, facial hair and overall youthful look. They also discussed the use of topical minoxidil for eyebrow thickening, as well as other skincare routines and healthy lifestyle habits.

      community 5 months on Minoxidil and 1 mg Fin every day.

      in Update  483 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride, which has resulted in positive results. Others have also shared their experiences with similar treatments with encouraging results.

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

      in Update  66 upvotes 11 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.