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      community Early Progress Oral/Topical/Micro-needle Routine

       20 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 43-year-old started a hair loss routine using Hims 3-in-1 chewable, topical minoxidil, rosemary oil, supplements, and microneedling, showing early progress in less than two months. The user plans to grow their hair back as it becomes thicker, expressing satisfaction with the current results.

      community Can I get an honest rating of my «Natural Stack?

      9 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a "natural stack" including minoxidil, microneedling, a laser helmet, saw palmetto, ketoconazole shampoo, and supplements. Many users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results, as natural methods alone may not effectively block DHT.

      community How am I going? What can I change? ~3 years Min foam, ~2 years topical Finasteride (more in comments)

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using Minoxidil foam for 3 years and topical Finasteride for 2 years to address hair loss, with plans to increase Finasteride concentration. He is considering additional treatments like microneedling and RU58841, while seeking advice on whether to switch back to oral Finasteride despite concerns about side effects.

      community Another update. 2 years and 4 months.

       485 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice a day for over two years, experiencing no side effects. He stopped microneedling after two years as it seemed ineffective, but despite periodic shedding, his hair grows back stronger.

      community 3 month treatment progress pictures

       110 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 3-month progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, and a saw palmetto, green coffee, and menthol shampoo, reporting no hair shedding and some unwanted hair growth on the beard and back. They recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride, especially for those under 18, and noted no side effects from their treatment.

      community Testosterone in Reference Range Doesn't Cause Hair Loss

       52 upvotes 2 years ago
      Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.

      community Question to people who shed on RU58841

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after using RU58841, a hair loss treatment, and had to undergo a hair transplant to rectify the damage. They're asking others who've used RU58841 about their experiences, particularly if they also experienced shedding, if their hair grew back, when they started using RU, and other related questions.

      community What do I do?

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss and is hesitant to use medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects, and is seeking natural alternatives such as garlic, biotin, and scalp massages. Suggestions include dermarolling, essential oils, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to improve blood circulation and block DHT.

      community My Fin and Min journey so far (1 year progress)

       397 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using 2.5mg finasteride daily and by drinking topical minoxidil mixed with water. Commenters advised against this method, suggesting oral minoxidil for safety.

      community Almost 3 months on Minoxidil and Finasteride

       104 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth after nearly three months of using oral Minoxidil (3 mg) and Finasteride (1 mg), along with derma rolling, Biotin, and other supplements. He reports no noticeable side effects and encourages others to try the treatment.

      community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

      community CRISPR Is Curing People Right Now. Genetic Hair Loss is Next?

       112 upvotes 1 year ago
      CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.

      community Some of y’all need to hear this

      in Chat  351 upvotes 3 years ago
      Understanding that the importance of hair loss should not be overstated and encouraging self-love and confidence regardless of physical appearance. People discussed how they were feeling about their own hair loss and shared tips on treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841.

      community 38M, ~9 years on meds - Fin for 5 and Dut for 3+

       114 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 38-year-old man shared his 9-year experience with hair loss treatments, using finasteride for 5 years, switching to dutasteride for over 3 years, and adding low-dose oral minoxidil 4 months ago, resulting in maintained hair density and some improvement. He experienced no significant side effects and expressed satisfaction with his current regimen, wishing he had started oral minoxidil earlier.

      community 6 months on minoxidil shedding again

       429 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for 10 months and oral finasteride for 3 months, reporting significant hair regrowth. They also use a dermaroller weekly and have experienced no side effects from finasteride.

      community 19 Y/o, less than 3 months on oral fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 19-year-old experienced hair improvement after less than three months on 5mg minoxidil and 1mg finasteride, with no side effects except increased body hair. Users discussed lighting differences in photos, shedding phases, and the effectiveness of minoxidil over finasteride in short-term hair growth.

      community Best supplements to compliment finasteride protocol

       17 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses supplementing a finasteride regimen for hair loss with Omega 3, Vitamin D/K, Zinc, probiotics, and possibly adding oral minoxidil, magnesium, astaxanthin, and B vitamins. Users suggest testing nutrient levels before adding supplements like zinc and iron, and consider biotin, keratin, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding topical minoxidil.

      community Six month results of pyrilutamide and Alfatrodial

       30 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using pyrilutamide and alfatrodial for six months, alongside minoxidil and nizoral shampoo, without any side effects. They previously stopped finasteride due to side effects and found the new regimen effective in improving their hairline.

      community The time I went to a hair clinic in 2020

       2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with a focus on PRP, which is viewed skeptically. Minoxidil and finasteride are recommended as more effective options.

      community 40 year old, 1 year on fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  398 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 40-year-old user shared their experience using finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth over a year, noting initial sexual side effects that improved after reducing the finasteride dosage. They also experienced scalp irritation from Rogaine, leading to reduced usage, and expressed satisfaction with the hair regrowth despite ongoing challenges.

      community 3 Month Progress on Topical Fin/Min

       28 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared impressive three-month progress using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, along with derma rolling and collagen supplements. They reported no side effects and detailed their routine, including specific concentrations of the treatments used.

      community 2.5 years 1mg finasteride daily

       4887 upvotes 8 months ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved after 2.5 years of taking 1 mg finasteride daily, without using minoxidil or microneedling. Minor side effects included a slightly thinner beard and longer time to finish during sex.

      community 13 months TOPICAL ONLY progress! (Diffuse thinner)

       554 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's progress in treating diffuse hair thinning using a topical regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, saw palmetto, collagen, and vitamins, along with lifestyle changes. The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride for potentially better results.

      community Been on Finasteride for 19 years

       457 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.