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      community Time for that update again. After 4mos of fin/min/microneedling

      in Update  54 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is updating on their hair loss treatment progress after 4 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil spray, and weekly 1mm dermarolling. The crown area is slowly improving, with a smaller bald spot radius compared to the previous month.

      community 45 YO Male .5 Mg Dutasteride 1.5 mg minoxidil

       1822 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 45-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 1.5 mg minoxidil after initially starting with finasteride. He reports no major side effects, except increased hair growth in unwanted areas, and attributes his success to being a good responder to the medication.

      community My personal experience/observations fighting AGA seriously for 5 years

       50 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite side effects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.

      community 3-month progress of hair regrowth

      in Progress Pictures  266 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male shares his 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, reporting no side effects and light initial shedding. He is encouraged by the results and plans to continue the treatment.

      community How can I get this spot more filled in? (Before & After)

      in Is this regrowth?  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a daily topical spray of finasteride and minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling, to address hair loss since August 2023, and is considering switching to oral medication for convenience and cost reasons. Despite progress, they are exploring options like increasing microneedling frequency or potentially undergoing a hair transplant to address a stubborn spot.

      community 1 month of using fin, so happy

       868 upvotes 2 years ago
      User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.

      community Optimal creatine dosage to avoid hair loss

       5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Lowering creatine dosage may reduce hair loss, but many users still experience shedding and choose to stop using it. Some users suggest using MSM for hair recovery, while others rely on finasteride or dutasteride to manage hair loss.

      community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  123 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, 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 hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

      community How to know if shedding is from tren or minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.

      community After 1.5 years+ on dut/fin hairless has finally slowed!

       74 upvotes 5 years ago
      After 1.5 years on finasteride and dutasteride with continued hair loss, the user noticed a significant reduction in hair shedding, attributing it to the consistent use of finasteride, along with a no-shampoo approach, multivitamins, vitamin D, and restarting minoxidil. Other users shared their happiness for the improvement and noted that hair loss can fluctuate naturally over time.

      community Started Finasteride + Derma rolling

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user started finasteride and derma rolling for hair loss, later switching to wet cupping therapy. They experienced initial shedding but reported thicker, healthier hair over time, using natural hair wash methods like Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai.

      community Confession/Mini-Rant: I haven’t cut my hair since I started balding

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses coping with hair loss, with the original poster using finasteride and derma rolling as treatments. They express insecurity about their appearance, choosing to grow their hair long to hide balding, while others suggest different hairstyles and self-care strategies.

      community Do you guys deal with tingling

       4 upvotes 6 days ago
      A 21-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss with tingling sensations and has been using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and coal tar shampoo. Finasteride has reduced tingling, but thinning persists, and others suggest possible DHT-related inflammation and recommend treatments like dutasteride and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 28M 5MG MIN 0.5MG DUT DAILY - DO. NOT. FEAR. THE. SHED

       116 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using daily minoxidil and dutasteride, despite initial shedding. They noticed significant progress around month 4 and encouraged others to be patient with the process.

      community Recovery after severe weight loss (23M)

       22 upvotes 1 week ago
      After severe weight loss, OP experienced hair thinning and started using minoxidil, vitamin D3, zinc, and other vitamins, noticing some improvement. OP is cautious about using finasteride but is open to dutasteride.

      community Nothing happened till I was exactly 11 months off fin+min

       4 upvotes 1 week ago
      After stopping finasteride and minoxidil, the user experienced significant hair shedding 11 months later, despite not noticing any hair loss during that period. The user initially took these treatments to regrow temple hair but did not see significant results and is now concerned about the delayed shedding.

      community Is this regrowth around the temples? 23M. Minox for 86 days.

       9 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user is experiencing some hair regrowth around the temples using Minoxidil and PRP sessions and is considering adding finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss. They are advised to use a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride for better long-term results, with finasteride recommended as a starting point due to fewer side effects.

      community 73 years old. Should I hop on minox or dut ?

       99 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 73-year-old is considering using Minoxidil or Dutasteride for hair loss. Suggestions include using RU58841, topical treatments, or unconventional methods like wigs and humorous, unrealistic remedies.