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medication that inhibits DHT to treat hair loss

Finasteride is a medication primarily used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss and prostate growth. Commonly known by brand names like Propecia for hair loss and Proscar for BPH, finasteride is taken orally and requires a prescription.

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community Regrowth or just growth? 34M 2 month progress

in Is this regrowth? 9 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatment using 1.25 Finasteride Teva daily, Folcare Minoxidil 5% 2x a day, dermarolling, Nizoral, Hask biotin boost shampoo, and 5000mg biotin pill. User unsure if experiencing regrowth or just growth, especially in crown area.

community My dermatologist gave me free FIN!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 307 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared a positive experience about receiving free finasteride from their dermatologist. Others discussed the varying costs of finasteride in different countries.

community 4 months on fin, min and micro. 20M

in Progress Pictures 64 upvotes 10 months ago

A 20-year-old has seen positive results for hair loss after 4 months using 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermastamping with a 1.5 mm needle. They also used ketoconazole shampoo initially and recommend starting treatment early.

community 2.5 month Finasteride results.

in Progress Pictures 190 upvotes 1 year ago

The post is about a user's 2.5 month results using finasteride for hair loss. The user also mentioned microneedling as a treatment.

community Only finasteride 1.25 for 5 months

in Progress Pictures 1050 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth after using only finasteride for 5 months, with some users expressing congratulations and curiosity about the lack of minoxidil use and potential side effects.

community Question for Russians in this subreddit

in Product 1 upvotes 2 months ago

The user plans to switch to oral finasteride and oral minoxidil due to insufficient results from PRP, topical minoxidil, and mild DHT inhibitors. They seek advice on purchasing these medications from My.India, questioning its trustworthiness.

community Pérdida de cabello en jóvenes (15-20 años) mi experiencia.

in Treatment 20 upvotes 2 months ago

A 19-year-old shares his hair loss experience and treatment routine, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, 2mg oral minoxidil daily, ketoconazole shampoo every 2 days, and a healthy lifestyle. He notes that oral minoxidil is showing better results than topical minoxidil.

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 7 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 Finasteride sides succes story (AMA)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 4 years ago

A user shared their experience with finasteride, reporting severe side effects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which improved after stopping the medication. They emphasized the risks of finasteride and decided not to resume its use despite hair loss stabilization.

community I am horny as hell due to fin.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 225 upvotes 10 months ago

Some individuals taking finasteride for hair loss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.

community 1.5 years on fin and min (24 yo). Start early guys, it’s worth it.

in Progress Pictures 1167 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "CheckHopeful" has seen significant improvement in their hair loss after using finasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years. Some users discuss side effects and suggest adjusting the dosage or trying topical finasteride or RU58841.

community Progress: 0.5mg finasteride + 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 431 upvotes 1 year ago

This user uses a combination of finasteride and oral minoxidil to treat hair loss, and reports that the treatment has had an impact on his growth without any major side effects. He also shares advice on how to obtain the necessary medications in certain countries.

community 19 | 9 months Fin & Min update

in Progress Pictures 758 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's hair loss journey and their results from 9 months of the treatments finasteride and minoxidil, as well as biotin supplementation. People discussed side effects, taking progress pictures, and providing support to other users on their own journeys.

community Can’t believe i used to look like this. Oral fin, topical min 5 months progress.

in Progress Pictures 270 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared 5-month progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, improving from Norwood 3 to Norwood 1. User also mentioned weight loss after a breakup and starting gym alongside hair loss treatment.

community At what point do you just drop all meds when its obvious that they don't work?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 16 upvotes 7 months ago

The user has been on finasteride for over four years without noticeable results and recently added dutasteride and RU58841, but continues to experience hair loss. They are considering stopping all medications due to lack of effectiveness and side effects like extremely dry eyes from dutasteride.

community When will dutasteride start working?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 17 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Dutasteride can take 6 months to 2 years to show results, and patience is needed during the shedding phase. Some users suggest adding RU58841 to help maintain existing hair.

community 7 month dutasteride hairline recovery

in Progress Pictures 75 upvotes 3 months ago

A 24-year-old male reported a 7-month hairline recovery using 0.5mg of dutasteride daily with no side effects. Another user suggested adding minoxidil to the treatment.

community 5 Month Dutasteride Progress Before and After

in Progress Pictures 173 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experiencing significant hair loss started using Dutasteride, a drug typically used for prostate issues, and noticed a positive change in hair thickness and volume after 5 months. Other users in the conversation also shared their experiences and observations with Dutasteride, with one mentioning additional use of oral Minoxidil.

community Dutasteride Mesotherapy Spain 1st session

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A user had their first dutasteride mesotherapy session in Spain to recover hair on the temple area, with plans for monthly sessions and continued use of topical Minoxidil. If no results are seen in 8 months, they will switch to oral Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Getting Ed from 1mg of fin not sure what to do

in Finasteride 190 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced erectile dysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.

community Topical finasteride in liposomal formulation

in Finasteride 5 upvotes 4 years ago

Topical finasteride in a liposomal formulation reduces systemic absorption compared to ethanol solutions. The user is seeking sources for such products, noting that popular options like morr-f are not liposomal.

community 10 Years on Fin + Min: My story & insight on sides.

in Finasteride 130 upvotes 4 years ago

User shares 10-year experience using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss with positive results and no significant side effects. Others suggest consistency, microneedling, and considering hair transplants.

community Dutasteride Mega Guide – Better Than Finasteride?

in Finasteride 88 upvotes 4 years ago

The potential risks and benefits of using Dutasteride as a hair loss treatment, compared to using Finasteride or other treatments like RU58841 or Accutane. People discussed their personal experiences with these treatments and shared advice on how to proceed.

community Tried to get a finasteride prescription but doc says I'm too young and warned me of sides. I'm 22. Says I should only use minox.

in Finasteride 22 upvotes 4 years ago

A 22-year-old was advised by their doctor to use 5% minoxidil for hair loss instead of finasteride due to age and potential side effects. Other users suggested either persisting with the doctor or finding a new one, sharing mixed experiences with finasteride.

community There's been a lot of interest in Liposomal Finasteride ever since that one study came out that it was the most effective than all other topical finasteride solutions. Liposomal solutions are actually dirt cheap and easy to make. Comes out to only a couple bucks a month if you get the 15$ costco fin

in Finasteride 2 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about using liposomal finasteride for hair loss treatment, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and ease of preparation. It suggests using lecithin and crushed finasteride pills to make the solution, which has shown to be significantly more effective than other topical formulations.

community Bloodwork after 18 months on finasteride (1 year on dut + fin)

in Finasteride 6 upvotes 4 years ago

The user has been on finasteride for 18 months and added dutasteride after the first 6 months, with no hair regrowth observed. Bloodwork shows normal levels of DHT despite the use of both medications.

community Still losing hair on fin?

in Finasteride 23 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses ongoing hair loss while using finasteride (Fin) and concerns about potential interactions with Hydrocortisone Butyrate. The consensus is that shedding is normal and it can take 1-1.5 years to see results from finasteride.

community How effective would this be compared to just topical min + fin?

in Finasteride 5 upvotes 4 years ago

The user discusses using a topical solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and additional ingredients like apigenin, oleanolic acid, and biotinoyl tripeptide. They question if this combination is more effective than using just minoxidil and finasteride alone, noting they are already taking oral finasteride.

community dermatologist diganostic - only 5 minutes - Finasteride 1mg/day since 1 month

in Finasteride 4 upvotes 4 years ago

A user started taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss but hasn't seen results yet. They also take vitamins and asked about adding minoxidil and the effectiveness of LLLT.

community Blood Results before and after Topical Finasteride mix with Minoxidil

in Finasteride 9 upvotes 5 years ago

A user reported that after using a topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil, their DHT levels decreased, testosterone and estradiol levels lowered unexpectedly, and they are considering vitamin D3 supplements due to deficiency. They apply the mix 3-4 times a week and use minoxidil on other days. Another user commented that finasteride typically increases testosterone, not decreases it.