community Doctor prescribed me 1mg oral Fin and 1.25mg oral minox, is this a good start?
User discussed oral Fin (1mg) and oral Minox (1.25mg) for hair growth with doctor. Others approve of the treatment plan.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why does hair on the sides of my scalp grow only to a short length?
Hair loss, genetics and possible treatments such as minoxidil, dermarolling and finasteride.
community Finasteride caused HPS for me. A cautionary tale
User warns about finasteride causing Huge Penis Syndrome (HPS) with 2cm/year growth. Others joke about the side effect and share their experiences.
community I felt it when he said it is devastating to lose your hair as a man. Spoken like someone who has felt the horror of male parent blandness.
The devastating effects of male pattern baldness and how it can be seen as a societal double standard, with many people mocking those who experience hair loss. People shared their own experiences of hair loss and discussed potential treatments such as hair transplants, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Actor Paul Mescal, 26, has a receding hairline. I thought it was pretty cool to see a younger actor being successful, despite dealing with hair loss. He just got nominated for an Oscar.
Actor Paul Mescal, who has a receding hairline, and how it affects his success in the entertainment industry. People discussed how styling can help disguise hair loss, and that hair loss doesn't necessarily mean one's appearance is immediately ruined. Treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride were mentioned to combat hair loss.
community 5 months update on Finasteride, topical Min (once a day) and dermaroller once a week. Big improvements on my hair line, rest of my hair is thicker as well
Improvements seen after 5 months of using finasteride, minoxidil and dermaroller for hair loss. The original post was praised by another user for its progress.
community I’ve been using min and nizoral for 7 years, losing a lot of hair in the meantime. Here’s what happened when I added 1mg fin daily and 1.5mm micro needling weekly.
The positive effects of Finasteride, a hair loss treatment; and various other treatments such as Minoxidil and Nizoral that can be used to treat hair loss. Additionally, other methods are discussed, such as micro needling and taking spearmint supplements, which have been seen to help in some cases.
community Reddit’s Amatorial microneedling meta analysis of 11 different Clinical studies for a Total of 559 patients (Scalp microneedling + topical minoxidil 5%, safety, efficacy and Ideal protocol)
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.
community so pissed off at the world. hairloss is a nightmare in your early 20's (WARNING, RANT)
User frustrated with lack of results from finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Others suggest checking for other health issues, focusing on fitness, and considering alternative treatments.
community My temples are gone but I’m tired of hiding them so decided on a new hair cut. Just gonna ride this out!
User discusses hair loss and new haircut embracing temple recession. Others compliment the look and share similar experiences, suggesting confidence and trust in hairstylists.
community I’ve emailed MinoxidilMax and they’ve said they will try and make topical Procyanidin B2 within a month!
User TH1RT33N_DR34M shares that MinoxidilMax plans to make topical Procyanidin B2 within a month. Users discuss the legitimacy of the product, quality control, and potential results from using it for hair loss.
community Cyproterone Acetate. Hair has stopped falling out ever since starting it. Is this a good sign?
Cyproterone Acetate stopped hair loss and led to regrowth on the temples for a transgender individual, which is considered a good sign. Unlike Minoxidil and Finasteride, which can cause initial shedding, Cyproterone did not cause shedding.
community Don’t get too hyped up about Breezula, it‘s not a wonder drug
The conversation discusses skepticism about Breezula, a hair loss treatment, with the consensus that it's not a miracle cure but a maintenance drug that may work well with finasteride. Some users report side effects from finasteride, like sexual dysfunction, while hoping for better results from Breezula or RU58841 without such side effects.
community Losing ground on dut, daily for 5 months after fin and min for a year.
The user experienced increased hair thinning after switching from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, despite some users suggesting it might be a temporary shedding phase. The user is considering using RU58841 but is unsure about its safety.
community My Dermatologist is bald. Yall think he’ll prescribe me Fin or be a hater and want to see me bald too?
Concerns about hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil, and doubts about a bald dermatologist prescribing them. Users recommend finding a dermatologist who prescribes effective treatments or exploring online options for finasteride.
community Dry hair (first pic) vs wet hair (2nd pic). 1 and half years between both pics using fin, minoxidil and a derma roller
The user achieved thicker hair using finasteride and minoxidil tablets daily, along with derma rolling twice a week. No side effects were reported, and noticeable improvements were seen after switching from topical to oral treatments.
community Are we seeing some progress ? (M19). A little less than 3 month on topical min
The user has seen progress in hair growth after using topical minoxidil for nearly three months and plans to start finasteride in December. Other users suggest adding finasteride for better results and mention the importance of consistency.
community both TOPICAL Dut/Min - what’s going on? is the dut not working? is it working a little? is it all the min?
The user experienced initial hair regrowth with topical dutasteride and minoxidil but later faced significant hair shedding, leading to doubts about the effectiveness of topical dutasteride. They plan to continue the treatment for a year and may switch to oral finasteride if no improvement is seen.
community Failure with 5mg oral minoxidil, looking for experiences of people who used topical with glycerin as a vehicle.
Oral minoxidil was ineffective for OP, causing hair loss and unwanted body hair, while topical minoxidil showed significant regrowth. OP is switching to topical minoxidil with glycerin due to scalp issues with propylene glycol.
community Is finasteride shedding at month 8,9, 10... really a thing?
Finasteride and minoxidil users discuss shedding around months 8-10, with mixed experiences on hair regrowth. Some consider switching to dutasteride if shedding persists.
community Normalize hair systems for men! If females can get extensions and wear makeup it should be socially acceptable for men to wear a hair piece
Men should feel socially accepted wearing hair systems, similar to how women use extensions and makeup. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
community I don't know if this really is regrowth, or a different hairstyle, i need an opinión from someone else
The user has experienced hair regrowth after switching from topical to oral Minoxidil and starting Finasteride. Other users confirm the regrowth and suggest additional treatments like microneedling and Nizoral shampoo.
community Been using minoxidil 6%, finasteride 0.3%, and tretinoin 0.025% for about 2 and a half months and micro needling 2 times a week
User has been using minoxidil 6%, finasteride 0.3%, tretinoin 0.025%, and microneedling twice a week for 2.5 months. They are considering switching to oral treatments.
community Is my logic correct? Someone who’s been balding at a really slow pace needs less fin than someone who’s losing everything within a couple of years
Person 1, with slow hair loss, might need less finasteride than Person 2, who is balding rapidly. The suggested doses are 0.25 mg finasteride three times a week for Person 1 and 1 mg daily for Person 2.
community What is the real impact of dutasteride on neurosteroids? A little review of 2 scientific datas
Dutasteride at 0.5 mg/day does not significantly alter allopregnanolone levels, but higher doses (2.5 mg/day) do. Dutasteride may also have anti-neuroinflammatory effects, but the impact on neurosteroids is still debated.
community Can single hairs follicules be able to produce two hairs once again with treatment? Never saw a study about that.
The conversation is about whether treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can make single hair follicles produce multiple hairs again. The user is curious if these medications can thicken hair and prolong the growth phase.
community 1 year and 9 months apart, is this good enough of a regrowth?
The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil for 1 year and 9 months. Replies noted visible improvement and suggested adding ketoconazole.
community Have I made Good Progress? Topical Fin Min From Manual Microneedling once a week on average
The conversation is about someone's progress with hair loss treatment using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly manual microneedling. A reply indicates that they have made noticeable progress.
community Has anyone ever tried using (all topicals) finasteride + minoxidil + rosemary oil + castor oil + stemoxydine all over the course of a few months/years?
The user is using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is considering adding rosemary oil, castor oil, and stemoxydine to their routine. They are asking if anyone has experience with this combination or a similar one.
community Better comparison of my progress. 1 month of ru58841+minoxidil 5% once a day
The conversation is about someone's positive results after one month using RU58841 and minoxidil 5% once a day for hair loss. RU58841 is a topical solution that prevents DHT hormone from binding to hair follicles.