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      community Been on oral min/fin for 4 months and keep shedding

       21 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for 4 months and is experiencing shedding, which is common and indicates the treatment is working. Users advise patience, suggesting it can take up to a year or more to see significant results, and recommend considering microneedling to assist with hair regrowth.

      community Shedding on dut: inevitable or preventable?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      Shedding during the transition from finasteride to dutasteride is common and often unavoidable, but it usually leads to stronger hair growth. Maintaining the treatment without changes and being patient is advised, as the shedding is part of the process.

      community My donor hair is still red after a year and a half.

       58 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing redness and tingling in the donor area after a hair transplant, with suggestions to use treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil. Other users recommend consulting a doctor, considering scalp micro pigmentation, or using body hair for future transplants.

      community No result after 2 years. Should I still continue?

       5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for 2 years and oral finasteride for 6 months without seeing improvements, and is advised to continue finasteride for at least a year as it takes time to show results. They are also advised to maintain consistent dosing and address vitamin deficiencies, particularly vitamin D, zinc, and B12.

      community Why did this recent research paper from professor Tsuji lab in Japan largely go unnoticed by this sub? Isn't this discovery huge? (hair cloning)

       35 upvotes 4 months ago
      A recent discovery in hair cloning identified a previously unknown cell type essential for hair follicle growth, which could potentially make lab-grown hair viable if translated to humans. However, skepticism remains due to past delays and the challenges of replicating results in humans and making the process affordable.

      community 21 male. Using minoxidil for 2 months twice daily it's worsening hairloss.

      in Minoxidil  14 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 21-year-old male using minoxidil and finasteride for two months is experiencing increased hair loss, which is considered normal and part of the shedding process. Users advise continuing treatment, as results typically appear after 6 months to a year, and suggest adding vitamins, microneedling, or considering dutasteride for aggressive hair loss.

      community Body hair growth on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hair loss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.

      community 2 Years of 2.5mg Finasteride Daily

       509 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience using 2.5mg of finasteride daily for two years, noting significant hair regrowth and no erectile dysfunction issues. They plan to add minoxidil soon, despite some users suggesting that a lower dose of finasteride might be equally effective with fewer side effects.

      community My hairloss 26m on fin microdosing and min tretinoin

       1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 26-year-old discusses hair loss treatment using oral finasteride microdosing, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and dermastamping every 10 days. They started experiencing hair loss at 19 and have been using these treatments for 8 months.

      community 2 month on fin, looks terrible

      in Progress Pictures  21 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is using finasteride for hair loss and is frustrated with shedding but plans to add oral minoxidil for convenience and safety. There are concerns about using topical minoxidil around pets.

      community Almost 8 months on fin and absolutely no results so far

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for nearly 8 months without seeing any improvement in hair density, and is considering adding minoxidil and possibly switching to dutasteride. Other users suggest combining treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and topical anti-androgens for better results.

      community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?

       16 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.

      community It looks like Pelage are giving hints that PP405 is a game changer

      in Chat  239 upvotes 5 months ago
      PP405 is seen as a potential breakthrough for converting vellus hairs to terminal hairs, with users expressing both hope and skepticism. It is compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with discussions on side effects and marketing concerns.

      community Hair transplants and PP405 - Irregular density concern

       18 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about getting a hair transplant with the potential release of a new treatment, PP405, which may regrow dormant hair follicles. The user is currently using Minoxidil, Derma, and Keto but is waiting to start finasteride or dutasteride.

      community After 7 years on minoxidil 5% foam how bad is it? (28 year old male)

      in Is this regrowth? 6 months ago
      A 28-year-old male, who has been using minoxidil for 7 years, is concerned about hair miniaturization and is considering adding pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and nizoral to his regimen after experiencing side effects from finasteride. Despite concerns, others reassure him that his hairline appears normal for his age, and he is likely around a Norwood 1.5.

      community Fin for 7 months and my sclap is now transparent

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.

      community 5 months of dut after 1 year of fin

       9 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride for 5 months and recently added finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, but is still experiencing significant hair shedding. Despite concerns, other users think the user's hair looks good and suggest continuing with finasteride.

      community What I've learned from being on treatment after 18 months

      in Chat  33 upvotes 7 months ago
      Patience and consistent use of treatments like Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil are key for hair regrowth, with noticeable improvements often taking around 10 months. Maintaining scalp health with products like ketoconazole shampoo and conditioners is also important for effective treatment.

      community 22M High Estrogen after blood test

       1 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.

      community Breezula Phase 3 confusion - did they change something?

       8 upvotes 7 months ago
      Breezula's phase 2 showed reduced efficacy after 6 months, but phase 3 had positive results, causing confusion about any changes made to the drug. There is frustration over the long timeline for hair loss treatments, with some users expressing more interest in other potential treatments like GT-20029.