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      community Oral minoxidil for 8 months but crown still thin – should I start finasteride?

       3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil for 8 months with minimal improvement in crown thickness and is considering adding finasteride to address DHT-related hair loss. Other users suggest starting finasteride and possibly increasing the minoxidil dose if needed, with some recommending dutasteride for more effective regrowth.

      community Crown Christmas Miracle: Back From the Dead 💀

       2107 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 42-year-old man achieved significant hair regrowth in seven months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements. He experienced minimal side effects and noted dramatic improvements in hair thickness and health.

      community For me, Dutasteride works. w/ Proof pictures.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  54 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride helped improve hair thickness and reduce crown visibility for the user, who experienced initial side effects like headaches and watery semen. The user takes Dutasteride every other day, costing $15 monthly, and advises consulting a doctor before starting the treatment.

      community Dutasteride 2.5 mg Progress (3 months)

       261 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user reported significant improvement in hair thickness and color in the crown area after 3 months on Dutasteride 2.5 mg and oral Minoxidil 5 mg, with temporary side effects that resolved. They switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride due to lack of results with the former.

      community Stopped on fin, diffuse thinner, white hairs meaning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user stopped using finasteride and noticed diffuse thinning and white hairs on the crown, considering restarting finasteride and adding minoxidil. White hairs are miniaturized follicles that may regain pigment and thickness with treatment, and it's suggested to wait 12 months before considering a hair transplant.

      community 2.5 months progress (1 mg oral fin + 2.5 mg oral minoxidil)

       7 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 33-year-old male reports slight hair regrowth and improved thickness after 2.5 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, and a serum with Redensyl, Anagain, Capixyl, and Procapil. Users note slight improvement, especially in the crown area, and suggest patience for more results.

      community 13 months fin progress (0.5mg ED)

       345 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been taking 0.5 mg finasteride daily for 13 months, resulting in improved crown density and hairline, but individual hair thickness is still lacking. They plan to start taking 1.25 mg oral minoxidil to enhance regrowth and thickness.

      community 3 Months on 1mg Fin & 5% Minoxidil

       77 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice a day, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping for hair regrowth, noticing progress in crown thickness and some temple regrowth. He is considering adding oral minoxidil to enhance results but is concerned about potential side effects.

      community 4 months on dut and topical min as a 23 year old

       75 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shares progress in hair quality after 4 months using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and other treatments, noting improved crown thickness but persistent temple thinning. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and started testosterone replacement therapy, which they believe helps mitigate side effects.

      community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

       67 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.

      community 7 months progress of chewable finasteride 1.2 mg and minoxidil 3 mg

       98 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared seven months of progress using chewable finasteride 1.2 mg and minoxidil 3 mg, showing some improvement in hair thickness, particularly at the crown. Suggestions included continuing the medication for up to two years, considering a hair transplant, and maintaining consistency with the treatment.

      community Almost 5 months update oral fin/min

      in Is this regrowth?  173 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user shared progress on hair regrowth after almost 5 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil, noting improvements in hair thickness, especially around the crown, with some shedding initially. The user reported no significant side effects aside from shedding and sourced the treatment from Hims.

      community Hair regrowth of 2 and a half months

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using topical minoxidil and finasteride for two and a half months, reporting significant improvement with minimal side effects. The user applies finasteride daily and minoxidil twice a day, noting changes in hair thickness and reduced shedding, particularly in the crown and front areas.

      community Should I consider a crown transplant?

       29 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user is considering a crown transplant but is advised to try topical finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil first, as transplants without these treatments may not be effective. They experienced lower libido with oral finasteride and are exploring other options like topical treatments and red light therapy.

      community My crown is looking very good.

       2351 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth on the crown using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil at night, oral minoxidil 1mg, and daily vitamin D. They noted side effects like redness and dandruff from minoxidil, and others discussed the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

      community Have I regrowed my crown? 1mg fin daily

      in Is this regrowth?  18 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for two years and recently added topical minoxidil to improve hair regrowth. Users suggest that minoxidil will enhance results, and some recommend considering dutasteride in the future.

      community Oral min update for anyone curious. Finally past shedding and getting some bonus features.

       6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user reports improved hair thickness and regrowth after three months of using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, biotin gummies, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects so far. Another user shares a similar regimen, switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to continued hairline recession.

      community Hesitant to start but glad I did. 5 month progress post.

       74 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced positive hair growth and thickness after using a daily blend of 1.2mg Finasteride, 3mg Minoxidil, and other vitamins for five months, with noticeable improvements around the 3.5 to 4-month mark. They reported no side effects and emphasized the importance of patience and consistency with the treatment.

      community Nutrafol backed by Science to reverse male balding?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Nutrafol helps improve hair thickness and hairline but may have potential health risks like liver damage and increased prostate cancer risk. The user plans to continue Nutrafol at a lower dosage while managing seborrheic dermatitis and considers future use of topical finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and microneedling.

      community 3 months progress 7/4 - 10/1

       69 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user reported improved hair thickness after using 1mg daily of finasteride, minoxidil foam twice daily, vitamin D, and biotin shampoo, and later reduced the finasteride dose to 0.5mg. They plan to provide another update at the 6-month mark.