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      community 7 years progress against hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  267 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 27-year-old shares his 7-year journey using finasteride and 4 years with minoxidil to combat hair loss, experiencing cycles of shedding and regrowth. Despite emotional challenges, he finds the treatments worthwhile, though he still faces insecurities and uncertainties about shedding phases.

      community New Study For LLLT > Minoxidil

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      LLLT (low-level laser therapy) is as effective or better than traditional minoxidil treatment for hair growth, with fewer side effects and improved long-term compliance due to milder adverse effects. Studies show LLLT increases hair density more than minoxidil, but drawbacks include the initial cost and the need for long-term use to see results.

      community Hello again with my second journey

      in Transplants  78 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user underwent a second hair transplant for increased density and to address hair loss in the crown area, with 3,800 grafts at a cost of 2,200 euros at Estepalace, including additional services. Some commenters discussed the appearance of the hairline and the importance of using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant.

      community Progress from one year of finasteride only.

      in Progress Pictures  560 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his one-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, starting with a lower dose due to side effects and gradually increasing to 1mg. He experienced manageable side effects and is considering adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride in the future.

      community 9 Months update - smp/min/fin/keto/derm

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared a 9-month hair loss treatment update using scalp micropigmentation (SMP), finasteride, minoxidil, derma pen, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT), with plans for a hair transplant. Another person suggested increasing the dosage of finasteride and minoxidil and using a derma roller weekly.

      community Not sure if fin is enough, still losing lots of hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 17 months to treat hair loss, with some improvement in the crown but still experiencing significant shedding. They are considering if finasteride alone is sufficient and are hesitant to use minoxidil due to a pre-existing condition, while another person suggests trying dutasteride.

      community Why do people feel the need to comment on my hair when they know there's nothing I can do about it?

      in Chat  72 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 28-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is frustrated by insensitive comments from others about his balding, which is a sensitive topic for him. People, including a girl he's seeing, have made hurtful remarks, and the conversation includes discussions on societal double standards and advice to ignore such comments and focus on self-improvement.

      community Why anecdotal evidence is so valued around here?

      in Chat  18 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses why personal stories about hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are often taken more seriously than scientific evidence in certain forums. People tend to believe what they want and use others' experiences to support their own views on treatment effectiveness and side effects.

      community I married my high school crush because of balding

      in Satire  1051 upvotes 9 months ago
      A man shared how his baldness led to reconnecting with his high school crush, resulting in marriage. The conversation includes jokes and varied opinions on balding, with no specific treatments mentioned.

      community 10 months Finasteride, minoxidil and Derma Roller.

      in Progress Pictures  133 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their 10-month progress using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and a Derma Roller for hair loss, showing significant improvement in hair coverage and hairline. Some commenters questioned the before and after photos, while others congratulated the user on the successful results.

      community Pics from years ago I never posted - starting again now

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, and is currently trying oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and a finasteride/minoxidil topical. Another user commented on the significant improvement, and the original poster emphasized the importance of consistency despite shedding phases.

      community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

      community Just started my third month of fin min

      in Treatment  147 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user, aged 32, is treating hair loss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Vitamin D3, and magnesium. They shave their head, condition daily, and wash their hair every three weeks.

      community Potential Cure?! Verteporfin- unlimited HT

      in Research/Science  44 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential treatment for hair regeneration, which could lead to unlimited hair transplants by healing the donor area. Some users are considering using verteporfin now, while others are hopeful it will be available for future hair transplants.

      community Can you guys look at my stack and tell me why I'm not yet in regrowth city?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 2.5 years using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and microneedling, but is experiencing shedding and is unsure if further improvement is possible. Another person shared a similar experience with no gains despite similar treatments.

      community HAHAHAHHAHA WTF DUDE I CAN’t even escape hairloss for like an hour , just hoped on league to witness this , btw “Finasteride 5mg”totally carried the game i hope the actual drug carries us too.😂

      in Chat  826 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation jokes about hair loss treatments, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil as if they were players in a game. Some users also discuss the use of finasteride for prostate issues and the possibility of splitting the dose.

      community 2 months update, experiencing massive gains

      in Progress Pictures  444 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user reports significant hair regrowth after 2 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, oiling, derma rolling, and taking multivitamins, omega 3, and vitamin D. Some users discuss the frequency of derma rolling, with varying practices ranging from once every two weeks to four times a week.

      community For those thar had a hair transplant.....

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had a hair transplant 10 months ago and sees some improvement but still has thin spots. They previously used finasteride pills and now use a topical solution of minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin.

      community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  323 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.

      community 3 Month Fin/Min + Microneedle update

      in Progress Pictures  657 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reports significant hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, biotin, and vitamins. They apply minoxidil twice daily, dermaroll twice a week, and use Nizoral shampoo twice a week.

      community RESULTS. Stick to the plan Fellas this is all about consistency

      in Progress Pictures  1462 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress, attributing success to a consistent routine using finasteride, hair growth oil, Hims shampoo, a derma roller, and 5000 mcg biotin pills. They emphasized the importance of representation for people with similar hair types and encouraged others to stick with their treatment plans.

      community Thanksgiving meme for all my bald friends 😃

      in Satire  567 upvotes 1 year ago
      People regret not starting hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride earlier, as they've lost significant hair by waiting. Some experienced side effects like itchy nipples or increased libido, but overall, they wish they had acted sooner to prevent hair loss.

      community 2 months progress on Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  216 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported hair thinning, started using finasteride, and experienced a significant initial hair shed followed by noticeable hair regrowth after 2 months. Some responders questioned the rapid progress, while another noted that finasteride typically increases hair density by 16% after 2 years.

      community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  106 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.