A user shared 3-month progress pictures using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and planning to add oral minoxidil. Replies praised the results and questioned the need to add minoxidil.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth after 7 months of using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil. The user also noted improved beard growth.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hairloss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hairloss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
The user has been taking dutasteride for 9 months and is satisfied with the hair growth results. They had a hair transplant and don't want to share hairline progress.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth after nearly 7 months of using 1mg finasteride and dermarolling, with some users noticing thicker hair and improved density. Minoxidil was suggested but ruled out due to the user's cats, and a hair transplant was mentioned as a potential solution for completely bald areas.
The user saw improvement in hairloss after 8 months by taking Finasteride three times a week, using Minoxidil, derma rolling once a week, and using Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned working out and taking supplements.
A 19-year-old is experiencing diffuse thinning and has been on finasteride for 6 months, noticing a slower but still concerning rate of hairloss. They started taking 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week in addition to 1.25mg of finasteride on other days and are seeking advice on this treatment approach.
The user is experiencing aggressive hairloss since their teens and has tried finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil without success in halting the hairloss. They are seeking advice on how to stop it.
User shared a 3-month update on using finasteride and vitamins (Zinc, D3, B12, Magnesium) for hairloss. Progress pictures show improvement, and other users commented on their experiences and asked about specific vitamins.
A user shared a 6-month progress picture showing improvement in hairloss using biotin and minoxidil. They also mentioned dealing with stress, diet issues, and seborrheic dermatitis.
A 21-year-old male managed to control his hairloss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hairloss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.
A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.
The conversation is about the struggles of dealing with diffuse thinning at a young age and the lack of significant improvement after using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some suggest additional methods like derma rolling, microneedling, and hair fibers, while others share their own experiences and encourage persistence with treatment.
The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hairloss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.
A 35-year-old transitioning female (MtF) shared her hair regrowth journey using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Microneedling, and Exosomes, starting from a bald state. Commenters discussed the impressive results, skin care routine, and the effects of estrogen on hair and skin.
After 2.5 years of using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, and weekly micro-needling, the user reports thicker, healthier hair without further loss. They noticed initial regrowth at 3 months, with significant improvement up to 18 months, and no negative side effects from the treatment.
A user shared their positive experience with Hims Topical Finasteride & Minoxidil Spray for hairloss over 5 months, noting an improvement in their receding hairline without taking finasteride pills. Their daily routine includes applying the spray after showering and then styling their hair.
The user shared their 6-month progress using Dutasteride .5 daily, RU 100mg once a day, and 15 mg oral Minoxidil for hairloss. They reported visible results, no side effects, and increased body hair, despite concerns from others about the high dosage and potential health risks.
The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth after 3 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, weekly 1.5mm derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo every other day, with no side effects. The conversation includes various responses, questions about the user's ethnicity and previous scalp condition, and suggestions for topical treatments.
A user shared a 6-month hairloss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.
The user has not seen results from various hairloss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.
A user named Zaehk shared their progress with hairloss after taking oral dutasteride and minoxidil. They started seeing positive results and mentioned concerns about side effects of minoxidil. Other users expressed support and encouragement.
The post is about a user's successful hair regrowth over a year using daily finasteride and minoxidil. The user initially applied minoxidil twice daily, then reduced to a few times a week, and took oral finasteride every morning without side effects.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair regrowth and increased overall hair thickness after using dutasteride and derma pen treatments for 5 years. They did not experience any side effects.
User has been on Fin for 6 years and shares 4 years of progress pictures, noticing less dense and itchy hair. Replies suggest visiting a dermatologist, considering Dutasteride and Minoxidil, checking bloodwork, and evaluating lifestyle factors.
User shares 3-month hairloss treatment progress using 1mg oral Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Nizoral 3x week, and 1.5mm derma 1x week. Others comment on improvements and ask about oral Min source.
How people's hair is compared to their fathers' at the same age, with some users noting that they have inherited different genes from either parent and are using treatments such as finasteride for hairloss.
The conversation discusses whether to add minoxidil to an existing hairloss treatment regimen that includes finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. Some users suggest trying minoxidil and monitoring for side effects, while others advise waiting to see if current treatments improve results after one year.
The effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride in treating hairloss, with evidence given such as studies and experiences, as well as discussion around whether one should switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride. There is also a discussion on post-Dutasteride syndrome.
The effects of finasteride and dutasteride on beard growth, whether minoxidil would help with facial hairloss caused by DHT blockers, and anecdotal evidence from users who have experienced either decreased or increased facial hair density while using these treatments.