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      community if hair follicle miniaturization happens slowly and gradually over a few hair cycles then wouldn't that mean that to regain maximum or top thickness from treatment you would at least need 5-10 years?

      in Research/Science  53 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair regrowth from treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can take several years, with most visible results appearing within 1-2 years and potential improvements continuing up to 10 years. Consistency and patience are crucial for achieving maximum hair thickness, as hair miniaturization and regrowth are gradual processes.

      community 5 year journey , min, fin and oral min

       76 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user started with topical minoxidil, then used finasteride, and saw the most improvement with oral minoxidil despite experiencing significant shedding. They plan to get a hair transplant for their temples.

      community Transitioning off daily Oral Dutasteride (0.5mg) for long-term (multi-decade) maintenance. Which protocol is best?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses transitioning from daily oral Dutasteride to a long-term maintenance protocol for hair loss, considering options like oral Finasteride with topical Dutasteride, pulsed oral Dutasteride, and oral Finasteride with topical Finasteride. The consensus suggests maintaining a baseline with daily Finasteride and using Dutasteride twice a week to minimize shedding while reducing systemic exposure.

      community From Fin to Dut like Tom Gillabanks does it?

       2 upvotes 9 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride is discussed, with some users suggesting gradual replacement to potentially improve hair regrowth. OP plans to try replacing one daily use of finasteride with dutasteride to see if it leads to better results.

      community 4 years apart (17-21) on treatment

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, starting treatments with topical minoxidil and finasteride at 17, and later adding oral versions and dutasteride by age 20, but still experiencing hair loss. Others suggested that the treatments have likely slowed the progression, and some recommended considering a hair transplant or adjusting medication, while expressing concerns about the potential side effects of starting such treatments at a young age.

      community AH-001 another topical AR degrader beside GT20029, completed Phase I

       8 upvotes 10 months ago
      AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.

      community 1 year on Fin and Min. Diffuse thinner.

      in Is this regrowth?  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss who has been using finasteride for a year and minoxidil once a day for five months, but still experiences shedding and thin hair. The user is considering switching to dutasteride next year and shares their progress with others using similar treatments.

      community progress ? Min / Fin (11 months) + hrt (8 months)

       5 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and HRT for hair regrowth, but is not fully satisfied with the progress after 11 months. They are considering changing treatments, including possibly switching to Dutasteride and adjusting their HRT regimen.

      community Miniaturization or regrowth? How can I tell them apart?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.

      community Stick with it (3 year progress)

      in Progress Pictures  228 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's three-year progress in reversing hair loss using daily Dutasteride 0.5 mg and topical Minoxidil, with no side effects. The user emphasizes patience, as significant results were noticed after one year, despite a strong family history of early baldness.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

       8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community 19M - April 2025 vs August 2025 progress

       21 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old shares progress in hair loss treatment from April to August 2025, using oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and topical flutamide, minoxidil, dutasteride, and caffeine. The user seeks feedback and suggestions, with encouragement to continue the treatment.

      community My “hairless” journey - From October 2021 - Until today

       471 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 25-year-old shared their hair regrowth journey using topical minoxidil, then switching to oral minoxidil and finasteride, experiencing significant improvement but planning a future hair transplant. Other users discussed their experiences with treatments like dutasteride, with some expressing concerns about side effects and treatment effectiveness.

      community Pp405 trials question - 2a/2b,

       6 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 trials have completed phase 2a, showing promising results with a 31% stat for hair density increase, and are moving directly to phase 3. Detailed results will be presented at a medical conference in 2026.

      community Solid progress building up to a transplant

      in Treatment  659 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, various serums, and micro-needling, leading to increased confidence and consideration of a hair transplant. Despite initial baldness due to past health issues, the user is pleased with the progress and continues to use treatments like Pilgrim, Md Hair, Bodywise Roller, and Bouf serums.

      community 4 month result, can I make it ? NW 6 to NW 2😂

       20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW 6 to NW 2 after four months of treatment. They are considering using exosomes to further reverse hair miniaturization.

      community What is the deal with "longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation"

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to be overharvested without noticeable hair loss. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or if it's theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.

      community Difference between two pics is 3 months and 1 week, is this progress?

       4 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been using a regimen of 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil foam 5% twice a day, and recently added oral Dutasteride 0.5 mg once a week, showing noticeable progress in hair growth over 3 months and 1 week. The feedback is positive, encouraging consistency and patience for continued improvement.

      community Ordered PTD-DBM from tailor made

       6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.

      community Odd Hair Growth (Possibly More Than Genetics?)

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old user shares their hair regrowth journey, questioning if genetics or other factors are at play. They use Rogaine, finasteride, vitamin B12, biotin, Thera M Plus, and derma stamping, and seek advice on their regimen and hair growth patterns.

      community Hairline Progress 13 months Fin / Min

       134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 13 months using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin. The conversation highlights the effectiveness of the treatment and discusses the potential benefits of switching to dutasteride.