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      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  52 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community 3 months progress on dutasteride and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 2 years ago
      EdgeLord19941's progress with hair loss medication, which includes 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5mg oral minoxidil daily and microneedling with an electronic pen once every 7-14 days at 1.5mm. There have been positive results reported within 3 months of following this regimen with no major side effects.

      community A vent. I feel like I am in a race against the clock.

      in Update  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male is anxious about hair loss and its impact on marriage prospects. He has been using Minoxidil for 3 years, plans to start Finasteride in January 2023, and is also using Procapil and supplements.

      community 3 month progress on Min/Fin

       153 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's 3-month progress on minoxidil and finasteride, getting amazing results and offering advice to others considering the treatments. Replies include other users sharing their own successes with these treatments and encouraging EmptyPin to keep it up.

      community So I was thinking...

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced hair thinning despite using finasteride and switched to a ketoconazole shampoo without sulfates to address scalp itching and dandruff. They hope this will stop further hair thinning.

      community Success with just Fin + Dermarolling

      in Advice  15 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 5 months without hair regrowth or loss and is considering adding dermarolling to their regimen. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness of finasteride with dermarolling, the type of dermaroller to use, aftercare products, and concerns about shedding from dermarolling alone.

      community Spironolactine Update: 2 months (34, Female)

      in Female  23 upvotes 7 years ago
      A female user's experience using Spironolactone to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) and Androgenic Alopecia, as well as discussing the effectiveness of the drug at different dosages.

      community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  870 upvotes 5 days ago
      A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.

      community 15yo with severe anxiety from Norwood 2.5 and thinning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing hair loss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.

      community 7.5 Month Progress Topical/Oral Minoxidil

       125 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair loss after Covid and started using topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil, along with Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol propionate, and clindamycin ointment, which significantly reduced hair loss and scalp issues. Other users suggested trying finasteride for better results.

      community 24M oral fin/min 1 year progress

      in Progress Pictures  405 upvotes 1 month 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.
      Hairline still receding during finasteride

      community Hairline still receding during finasteride

      in General  152 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for over four months to treat androgenetic alopecia but continues to experience hair loss and thinning. They recently started using Minoxidil and are considering switching to Dutasteride due to concerns about Finasteride's effectiveness.

      community DUT .5mg 1 YEAR & ORAL MIN 5mg

      in Update  28 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced no significant improvement in hair loss despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and previously RU58841, and is uncertain if changes in medication or stopping RU58841 worsened the condition. Some users noted no change or slight improvement, while others suggested the possibility of Dutasteride causing issues.

      community 3 months on dut plus oral min 5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  386 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride and increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5mg daily, resulting in significant hair regrowth in three months. They stopped using tretinoin and reported minimal hair shedding and noticeable new hair growth.

      community Oral minoxidil or topical with tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of oral minoxidil versus topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil might be more effective for non-responders to topical treatments. Concerns about side effects and the role of enzymes in activating minoxidil are also mentioned.

      community Feels like this subreddit lately

      in Satire  244 upvotes 2 months ago
      People are discussing hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, focusing on maintenance and potential regrowth. Some users joke about unrealistic expectations, while others share experiences and advice on treatment options.

      community 1ish year on fin and no improvement

      in Is this regrowth?  86 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.

      community 1.5 years fin results ( 0.25mg ED)

      in Progress Pictures  165 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managed side effects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.