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      community Update on the ol' crown (oral min/fin)

      in Progress Pictures  1008 upvotes 1 month ago
      Using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride daily leads to significant hair regrowth without side effects, especially at the crown. Consistency is crucial, and some users consider additional methods like derma rolling.

      community Been on 0.5 Dut and 2.5 oral min for 2.5 months

      in Is this regrowth?  93 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, along with weekly derma rolling, to address hair thinning. They have seen some improvement but are advised to wait at least 6 months for significant results.

      community 15yo with severe anxiety from Norwood 2.5 and thinning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing hair loss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.

      community 21 months in, lost all gains last 2 weeks

      in Progress Pictures  448 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss after 21 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride. Others suggest it might be temporary and recommend staying consistent or trying additional methods like hair loss shampoo, microneedling, or checking vitamin levels.

      community Does finasteride decrease free testosterone?

      in Research/Science  186 upvotes 2 months ago
      Finasteride may decrease free testosterone by increasing SHBG, potentially causing side effects like reduced libido and hormonal changes. Some find it effective for hair loss, while others experience negative effects.

      community Minoxidil user for a year- what I’ve learnt

      in Minoxidil  19 upvotes 2 months ago
      Consistency with minoxidil is crucial for hair regrowth, and stopping can lead to significant hair loss. Adding finasteride and microneedling can enhance results, with minimal side effects reported.

      community Finasteride & Dutasteride success!

      in Progress Pictures  798 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss and initially used Finasteride, but switched to Dutasteride after continued shedding. Dutasteride stabilized their hair density with mild side effects, and they did not use Minoxidil.