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      community [5 year progress] My gains and experience

      in Progress Pictures  356 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared a 5-year hair loss treatment progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil liquid twice per day, with significant improvement and no side effects. They noticed more hair coverage around the 6-7 month mark and have experienced annual shedding but remained consistent with their routine.

      community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

      community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community 47 year old. Finasteride for 1 year+

      in Progress Pictures  292 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 47-year-old has been using finasteride since December 2022 to treat hair thinning and has seen gradual improvement, especially between March and August. They take 1mg three times a week and have noticed increased hair density and thickness.

      community Follow up from post on 23/02- lighting better

      in Progress Pictures  282 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for 5 months, with no side effects and an increase in confidence, especially with an upcoming wedding. They encourage others considering treatment to start.

      community How dangerous would fin be for me to take at 18?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  27 upvotes 9 months ago
      An 18-year-old has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss without noticeable improvement and is considering oral finasteride. Some users suggest starting oral finasteride at 18 is fine, especially if puberty is complete, while others recommend caution and consulting a specialist.

      community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

      community 4 months progress / dut 0.5mg + topical min

      in Progress Pictures  108 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about someone's 4-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Another person is inspired and is using 5mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil topically twice daily, hoping for similar results.

      community HAHAHAHHAHA WTF DUDE I CAN’t even escape hairloss for like an hour , just hoped on league to witness this , btw “Finasteride 5mg”totally carried the game i hope the actual drug carries us too.😂

      in Chat  824 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation jokes about hair loss treatments, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil as if they were players in a game. Some users also discuss the use of finasteride for prostate issues and the possibility of splitting the dose.

      community Not going to say we told you so, but we did

      in Satire  172 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about regretting not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride earlier, with some users considering beginning treatment now. Specific treatments mentioned are finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min).

      community One full year progress on fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They also mentioned using the medication inconsistently and considering changes to their shampoo routine.

      community A story about why it matters to fight this

      in Chat  50 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, which improved their hair from a diffuse NW3 to a solid NW2 - 2.5. They noticed significant changes in how people treated them after regrowing their hair, suggesting that attractiveness can greatly impact social interactions and opportunities.

      community Miniaturized hair or regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user started finasteride a month ago and is unsure if small hairs are miniaturized or new growth. Replies include a joke and a deleted comment.

      community 3 Month Fin/Min + Microneedle update

      in Progress Pictures  657 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user reports significant hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, biotin, and vitamins. They apply minoxidil twice daily, dermaroll twice a week, and use Nizoral shampoo twice a week.

      community 8 months update. Oral Fin, topical Min and 1.5 dermaroll

      in Progress Pictures  191 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil for over 10 years, started Finasteride 8 months ago, and is happy with the hair recovery results; they also use a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and a 0.5mm occasionally. Some believe starting with Minoxidil is less effective than addressing DHT directly, and there's curiosity about whether dermarolling aids absorption.

      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.

      community Has anybody done microneedling and NOT seen results?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, with the original poster seeking experiences of those who didn't see positive effects. A reply suggests that while microneedling doesn't guarantee hair regrowth, it increases the chances if done correctly.

      community Good lord! Serioxyl stemoxydine smells TERRIBLE

      in Product  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user complaining about the strong smell of a stemoxydine serum used for hair loss. Other users suggest that the product might be counterfeit due to its unpleasant odor.

      community Lab results from actifolic RU58841

      in Product  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment RU58841, which was tested for quality and found to be 96+% pure. The conversation includes various responses, with some users questioning the safety of the product and others expressing satisfaction with the test results.

      community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

      community First time using hair fibers until the Rogaine kicks in.

      in Product  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user trying hair fibers to cover hair loss while waiting for Rogaine (Minoxidil) to work. Some suggest using Finasteride or other treatments for better results, while others criticize the appearance of the fibers.