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      community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

      in Female  13 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

      community 24 y/o woman diagnosed with AGA today. Scared and confused.

       8 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.

      community 5 month Progress on dut from fin

      in Progress Pictures  240 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride, taking 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, and reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects. The user experienced a shedding phase lasting a bit over a month after switching to dutasteride.

      community Warning: Minoxidil usage around pets

      in Minoxidil  454 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Minoxidil is highly toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs, even in small amounts. Many users have switched to oral minoxidil to prevent accidental exposure to their pets.

      community 2yrs treatment from Norwood 7 at 22 years old

      in Progress Pictures  543 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth journey from Norwood 7 at age 22 using oral minoxidil 10mg, dutasteride 0.5mg, and RU58841 70mg, along with a recent hair transplant. They experienced significant progress and discussed potential side effects, particularly with oral minoxidil, and plan to update on further growth.

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

      in Progress Pictures  1005 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 almost 6 months of progress :)

      in Progress Pictures  531 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their 6-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and iron supplements, along with occasional microneedling and specific shampoos. They reported minimal side effects and no retrograde alopecia, attributing their success to a combination of treatments.

      community Melatonin emerging as new treatment for androgenic alopecia?

      in Update  36 upvotes 1 month ago
      Melatonin is being considered as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia, with some users discussing its effects and combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about melatonin's impact on hormones and side effects from other treatments like ketoconazole were also discussed.

      community never kys (9 months oral minoxidil and finasteride)

      in Progress Pictures  800 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair growth progress after 9 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermastamping. The user reports improved hair health and color, with some visible scalp remaining, and no side effects from the treatment.

      community 24M oral fin/min 1 year progress

      in Progress Pictures  405 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 24-year-old male shares his one-year progress using oral finasteride (1 mg) and minoxidil (3 mg) for hair growth, reporting positive results without significant side effects. Other users discuss their experiences with these treatments, including concerns about side effects and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community Minox 5 Months + Finasterid 3 Months

      in Progress Pictures  384 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for 5 months and oral finasteride for 3 months, reporting positive results without side effects. They apply minoxidil twice daily and take 1 mg of finasteride daily.

      community Oral min vs topical comparison

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.

      community [40m] 1yr results on 5mg oral Min, 3 months Fin + 8 months Dut

      in Progress Pictures  117 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 40-year-old man experienced significant hair density improvement after using 5mg oral Minoxidil for one year, 3 months of Finasteride, and 8 months of Dutasteride. Dutasteride was chosen for its stronger effect against DHT compared to Finasteride, and the user reported no side effects.

      community The ultimate Regimen for density and thick ess

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.

      community My boy Saul Goodman was on Minoxidil tabs too

      in Satire  1911 upvotes 5 months ago
      Saul Goodman was humorously depicted using high doses of minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone for hair loss. The conversation jokes about the unrealistic dosages and their potential side effects.

      community Cure/better treatment options in the future

      in Chat  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about future hair loss treatments. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with potential future treatments like GT20029, TDM-105795, JW0061, and follicle cloning.

      community Venting My Frustration with Doctors

      in Chat  14 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 22.5-year-old male is frustrated with doctors for not taking his diffuse thinning seriously. He has been using finasteride for 2.5 years, avoids topical minoxidil due to dandruff, and is hesitant about oral minoxidil due to weight and injury concerns.

      community Crown update 1 month - Oral min & Oral fin

      in Update  69 upvotes 6 months ago
      User is 1.5 months into using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, along with dermarolling. They report good progress and seek advice on whether new hairs will thicken.

      community Do we have to be junkies? That's funny

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, cialis, and metformin to protect hair and health. Some users caution against self-prescribing these drugs due to potential risks and complications.

      community Been on topical finasteride and minox for a year

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 7 months ago
      User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for a year, seeing regrowth only on the hairline, not the crown. They also use keto shampoo, rosemary oil, and microneedle weekly, and are considering switching to oral treatments.

      community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

      community 3 months progress - fin / min.

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily and applying topical minoxidil once daily, noting no side effects and darker hair. Another user praised the progress, anticipating even better results at the 6-month mark.