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      community Should I stop using minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  19 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old user discusses using finasteride and switching from procapil to minoxidil, experiencing hair shedding and considering stopping minoxidil due to cost and effectiveness concerns. A reply suggests discontinuing minoxidil and continuing with finasteride alone.

      community 10 Years on Fin + Min: My story & insight on sides.

      in Finasteride  130 upvotes 4 years ago
      User shares 10-year experience using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss with positive results and no significant side effects. Others suggest consistency, microneedling, and considering hair transplants.

      community 12 month fin update. Long curly hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  662 upvotes 4 days ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, avoiding minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They attributed success to quitting smoking, a better diet, and reduced stress, with only watery semen as a side effect.

      community Minoxidil actually reduces wrinkles

      in Research/Science  209 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.

      community 3 months progression not sure if I should pursue tretinoin

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma stamp for hair loss for nearly three months and is considering adding tretinoin. They are advised to be patient, as results typically take 6-12 months, and are exploring other options like oral minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  162 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Need motivation, can’t live normally

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

      community 1 Year Progress (11.5 months topical min 2x daily, 1mg fin daily, 9 months 1.5mm microneedling 2x weekly (-> 1x/weekly 3 months ago), 11 days 1.25mg oral min, nizoral every 3 days)

      in Progress Pictures  392 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared a 1-year progress on hair loss treatment using topical minoxidil twice daily, finasteride daily, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral every three days, showing significant improvement. Commenters expressed admiration for the results and hope for their own hair recovery.

      community Thoughts on Hims Fin+Min all in one chews

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  197 upvotes 1 year ago
      Users discussed the convenience and effectiveness of Hims Fin+Min chewable tablets for hair loss. Some believe it's overpriced compared to traditional oral finasteride and minoxidil, while others find it more convenient and potentially more effective.

      community Young guys read this

       68 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user's experience with dealing with hair loss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.

      community I shaved my head. Trust the progress guys

      in Shaved/buzzed  460 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shaved their head and is using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, expressing confidence in the process despite challenges. They are considering additional treatments like microneedling and are open to trying different looks, including facial hair growth.

      community 23M, been on 1.25mg generic Finasteride for 8 months now

      in Is this regrowth?  387 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using 1.25 mg generic finasteride daily for 8 months and is seeing significant hair regrowth, particularly in the crown area. He is considering adding minoxidil to his regimen but is unsure if the improvement is due to the medication or just longer hair.

      community No gains after 4 years of min and fin

      in Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 5 months ago
      User has seen no improvement after 4 years of using minoxidil and finasteride, and recently started dutasteride. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant.

      community 9 month progress, Happy with the results so far

      in Progress Pictures  239 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their 9-month hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, a topical solution with minoxidil and finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are happy with the results and considering whether a hair transplant will be necessary.

      community I’m over it. So glad to not worry about hair anymore.

      in Shaved/buzzed  569 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with shaving their head, feeling liberated from worrying about hair loss. Some discussed their own hair loss treatments, including finasteride, oral minoxidil, and Rogaine, while others expressed support for the shaved look.

      community 7 years minoxidil user. Is this the Time for HT ?

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old has used minoxidil for 7 years, finasteride for 2 years, oral minoxidil and dutasteride for 3 months, and also tried microneedling and nizoral. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about being a good candidate due to potential retrograde alopecia.

      community Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1106 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

      community What if I told you you could have it all back? May 2023 to now

      in Progress Pictures  156 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's 7-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride/minoxidil gel, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, thickening shampoo and conditioner, biotin supplements, and plans to start using a dermaroller. Replies suggest a new haircut and commend the user's progress.

      community Almost there! Huge difference!

      in Progress Pictures  530 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for 6 months to treat hair loss, with noticeable improvement. Another user mentioned using unnamed drops for 4 months to successfully reduce a bald patch, but with less effect on a receding hairline.