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      community 2 Years Fin 1mg ED + 7 1/2 months Min topical 1x ED results

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 20-year-old with diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.

      community 4 months 5% foam min + finasteride - 20 years old

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 5% minoxidil foam and finasteride for four months, starting to see results after two months with no side effects. They also cut off damaged hair ends, wash their hair every other day, and advise managing stress to improve hair loss outcomes.

      community Blood test and low vitamine D what now ?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.

      community Second shedding phase after 6 months? Should I worry?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 20-year-old started using minoxidil, rosemary oil, Alpecin caffeine shampoos, scalp massager, derma rollers, and supplements for hair regrowth, seeing significant improvement initially. However, after 6 months, they noticed increased shedding and thinning, causing concern about whether this is normal or indicative of a problem.

      community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months … Idk what to do.

      in Progress Pictures  257 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Topical finasteride has affected my hormones

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old experienced hormone changes after using self-made topical finasteride for hair loss, including a 20% decrease in DHT, a 47% increase in testosterone, and a 39% increase in estradiol. The user previously used minoxidil and microneedling but is now seeking ways to balance hormones, possibly through supplements or dosage adjustments.

      community 4 months on fin, min and micro. 20M

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old has seen positive results for hair loss after 4 months using 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermastamping with a 1.5 mm needle. They also used ketoconazole shampoo initially and recommend starting treatment early.

      community I was scared of Fin. I now love it

      in Update  19 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male switched from multiple topicals to finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing maintenance and increased confidence despite minor side effects. He now styles his hair freely and appreciates the positive impact of finasteride.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.

      community Finasteride 0.25mg 2 Month Progress 20y Male

      in Progress Pictures  305 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male's significant hair growth after two months of using 0.25mg Finasteride. The discussion includes varying opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of the treatment, with some users planning to try or adjust their Finasteride dosage.

      community Finasterid+Minoxidil+Dermaroller ~4 months

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old started experiencing hair loss at 18 and began using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a Dermaroller for treatment. After 4 months, he noticed significant improvement, especially on the top of his head, and experienced no side effects from the medications.

      community Anyone ever try this product? If yes, how it goes?

      in Product 1 year ago
      A hair loss product containing ingredients like saw palmetto, biotin, vitamin D, and others, which claims to promote healthy hair growth and support men's health. However, user reviews are mixed, with some experiencing side effects like mood swings and nausea, and others questioning its effectiveness compared to a simple multivitamin.

      community 4 months running still lot to improve ig 😉

      in Progress Pictures  486 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old who started balding in 2020 and has been using a treatment routine for 4 months that includes daily Minoxidil (1.5ml), Finasteride three times a week, and a derma roller twice a week, along with a 2-month course of vitamin supplements. The treatment has significantly improved their hair loss, boosting their confidence.

      community 20m min/fin/nizoral 9 month progress.

      in Is this regrowth?  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Nizoral for 9 months to treat hair loss. Despite the treatment, he believes his condition has worsened and he's experiencing intense shedding.

      community People's personal thoughts on my treatment.

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old with stage 3 hair loss saw good results using Topical Min 5%, Oral Fin 1mg, DHT Blocker Shampoo, and DHT blocking and Vitamin gummy. The doctor advised stopping Fin after six months due to hormone concerns, but the user is hesitant.

      community (20 M) 1 Year of Progress Fin and Min

      in Progress Pictures  1232 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old man shared his one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. He experienced no side effects, saw results within weeks, and despite occasional shedding, his hair grew back thicker and in previously bald spots.

      community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

      in Chat  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

      community [20M] 2 Year Fin&Min Progress (Detailed & Pics)

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20 year old male's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral shampoo, dutasteride, alfatradiol, stemoxydine and RU58841, over the course of two years. The user reported losing ground overall but their hair becoming curly, which helped hide more scalp.

      community Bad reaction to Finasteride, what are my other options?

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user had a bad reaction to Finasteride, experiencing anxiety and fatigue, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since they can't use Finasteride or Minoxidil. Suggestions include trying low doses of Finasteride, making a topical version, or using other treatments like Alfatradiol, but the user is hesitant to use Finasteride again and is considering a hair transplant.

      community Should I dedicate my university studies to solving hair loss?

      in Research/Science  373 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20 year old male who is balding and considering switching to a biology/chemistry program in order to find a low-cost, accessible solution for hair loss. Replies discuss the merits of this idea as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, TM5614, and ADQ.

      community My Pyrilutamide Experience so far

      in Update  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's experience with Pyrilutamide for hair loss, which has been successful in reversing receding hairline when part of their stack with other treatments such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 4 months progress – Fin, min, dermaroll, and nizoral

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20 year old male's four month progress in treating his hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, as well as taking daily supplements such as Vitamin D, Zinc and Fish Oil. Replies were made expressing admiration for the results achieved.

      community I’ve been on finasteride for 6 months today, now what?

      in Update  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20 year old male using finasteride for 6 months, who is still shedding hair and wonders what to do next; other users suggest waiting 6-12 more months and adding minoxidil and microneedling, as well as patience, since results can take up to two years.