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      community 2 Months on Oral Minox/Dut + 1 Month on 5% Topical Minox and Dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  105 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride since September 1, 2024, and added 5% topical minoxidil and a dermaroller in October, noticing regrowth, especially with the addition of topical minoxidil. They plan to consider finasteride for further improvement and have experienced some increased body hair growth from the oral minoxidil.
      Should I Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

      community Should I Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

      in General  159 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oral dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to make this switch or wait for the shedding to stabilize, and are concerned about potential side effects of oral minoxidil.

      community Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oral dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether this change could improve results and if the recent shedding could be due to a 2-week interruption in dutasteride.

      community Finasteride + Monxidil Update pictures.

      in Progress Pictures  263 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for two years, showing significant hair improvement. The user started treatment at age 20 and reported no side effects.

      community Dim: high estradiol levels what to do

      in Chat  8 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is experiencing facial bloating from low-dose topical finasteride due to high estradiol levels and is seeking advice on using DIM to manage this issue, including dosage and brand recommendations.

      community Progress 1.25years M36 fin/min/ru

      in Progress Pictures  214 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 36-year-old man shared his 1.25-year progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, microneedling, nizoral, and LLLT for hair regrowth. He is thrilled with the results and considering a hair transplant for increased density.

      community Dutasteride/finasteride theory

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      Finasteride worked better for frontal scalp hair loss, while dutasteride helped the crown and mid-scalp but worsened the frontal area. The user shared personal experiences and invited open dialogue.

      community Anybody using topical melatonin or zix in 2024?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about using topical melatonin or zix for hair loss without affecting hormones. The user is seeking advice on which treatment is more effective.

      community 3 months 1 mg fin and 5% topical min once a day

      in Is this regrowth?  482 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared positive results after 3 months of using 1 mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily for hair regrowth. Other users expressed amazement and shared similar experiences, with one noting potential shedding around months 5-7.

      community MY Hair Loss Treatment Summary

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.

      community If you're in your 20s and doubting wheter to start a protocol, READ THIS.

      in Progress Pictures  156 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a derma roller with good results, but relapsed after stopping. They later started a more aggressive protocol including Minoxidil, Finasteride, a derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, achieving great hair regrowth but experiencing side effects from Finasteride.

      community 2018 - 2024 (Fin -> Fin + Min)

      in Progress Pictures  126 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared progress on hair loss treatment, starting finasteride in 2018 and adding minoxidil in November 2023, with significant improvement. The user started treatment at age 31.

      community 5 month progress hair regrowth

      in Progress Pictures  122 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, derma stamping weekly, castor oil weekly, and the Nioxin system kit. Replies praised the results and inquired about the timeline and side effects.

      community Which dermaroller do y'all use?

      in Microneedling  26 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about recommendations for microneedling tools for hair loss, with users suggesting a dermastamp from Koi Beauty and the Derminator 2 with 12-needle cartridges.

      community How important is microneedling (dermarolling)?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil without significant hair regrowth and is questioning the effectiveness of adding microneedling to their routine. Another user suggests microneedling can help with topical treatments but doesn't see it as a major factor in improving hair loss.

      community Why use Finasteride instead of Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing why some choose finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss, noting that while dutasteride is more effective, it's also more expensive, less researched, and potentially has more side effects. Some users shared personal experiences with side effects from both drugs, and others mentioned that finasteride is FDA approved for hair loss, while dutasteride is not, except in Japan.

      community TresslessGPT is available to ChatGPT Plus users

      in ๐Ÿ“ฃ Announcement  107 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation introduces a specialized chatbot for ChatGPT Plus users that provides advice on hair loss treatments, drawing from research and community insights. It mentions treatments like RU58841, the "big 4" (likely minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and tretinoin), dutasteride mesotherapy, topical melatonin, microneedling, and rapamycin.

      community New treatment? Minox + Bimatoprost

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discussed a new hair loss treatment combining 5% Minoxidil with Bimatoprost 0.3mg/ml, applied once daily. They referenced a study suggesting Bimatoprost may be more effective than Minoxidil.

      community A Complete Guide to Hair Loss for Beginners

      in Research/Science  528 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.