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      community Creating a custom topical growth serum

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is creating a custom topical hair regrowth serum using minoxidil, bimatoprost, tretinoin, castor oil, and hyaluronic acid. They are also using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and castor oil in their current regimen.

      community 6 months aggressive treatment for hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  114 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

      community 2 Year Fin/Min/Niz Journey AMA

      in Progress Pictures  1197 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their 2-year hair loss treatment journey using 1mg finasteride daily, 2ml minoxidil daily, Nizoral shampoo 2-3 times a week, recently added dutasteride twice a week, and microneedling once a week. They've seen improvement in their hair and advise consistency with medication, with some users responding positively to the progress.

      community 1 Year Progress - MORDOR Stack

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user "its_zi" has been using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, along with microneedling, and has seen great results in regrowing hair. They plan to continue the treatment and consider a hair transplant in the future.

      community Shaved at 21, time for me to move on after very little improvement from meds.

      in Shaved/buzzed  54 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hair growth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hair transplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.

      community Sharing my (relatively short) Success Story

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user named "paulsac11" shares their success story of treating hair loss. They started with topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. They also used a shampoo and conditioner from Keeps. After eight months of treatment, they have seen significant improvement in their hairline.

      community 17 years fighting hair loss. My story

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 1 year ago
      ExistingAd915's 17 year journey of fighting hair loss, which included the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. He has seen positive results from his treatments, with an overall improvement in hair density.

      community Is there any chance of improvement?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.

      community 1 year on fin and min results

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil since September 2019 and has seen significant hair regrowth. Their routine includes a compounded topical with minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and retinol at night, and 1mg finasteride in the morning.

      community 12 months of progress on fin (and 10 months microneedling)

      in Update  369 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.

      community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

       136 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

      community What Private blood test should I take?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.

      community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  71 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.

      community Sides from fin vs. depression from hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.

      community 4 month update Fin / Min / Dermaroller

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      User started hair loss treatment in November 2020 using Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermaroller, castor oil, Nizoral, and supplements. They experienced improvements but had a second shed in February and seek feedback on their routine.

      community Not all generic medications are made equal. Some work great, some weaker, and some are dangerous. What Pharmaceutical makes your current/past generic Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the variability in effectiveness and safety of generic finasteride from different manufacturers, with some generics potentially containing impurities. Users shared their experiences with various brands, questioning if different brands affect hair loss treatment outcomes.

      community What brand of Dutasteride should I buy?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user asked about the difference between two brands of Dutasteride on Oxford Online Pharmacy. Replies indicated no difference besides the brand name, and one user found Dutasteride more effective than Finasteride.

      community Does this mean it's finally working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user started using topical minoxidil in June 2023 and switched to a new finasteride preparation and vitamin D supplements a month ago. They noticed reduced hair shedding recently and are hopeful for regrowth.