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      community Change in Consumption of multivitamins

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user discusses switching from multiple vitamins to a single multivitamin pill. They also mention using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil with finasteride for hair loss treatment.

      community 3 months progress pics with Fin only

      in Progress Pictures  229 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared 3-month progress pictures using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and planning to add oral minoxidil. Replies praised the results and questioned the need to add minoxidil.

      community 2 years on fin only :) EOD. No sides.

      in Progress Pictures  191 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their 2-year progress using finasteride every other day with no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, shedding cycles, and patience with the treatment.

      community "When comparing 5% minoxidil with 0.60 mm or 1.20 mm needle lengths, Faghihi et al. found that 0.60 mm needle lengths led to significant hair count and diameter increases versus 5% minoxidil, whereas 1.20 mm needle lengths only saw hair count increases versus 5% minoxidil"

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 5 months ago
      Microneedling with 0.6 mm needles combined with 5% minoxidil is more effective for hair count and thickness than minoxidil alone or with 1.2 mm needles. Biweekly microneedling at 0.6 mm depth is recommended for better results in treating androgenetic alopecia.

      community 3 and a bit months on topical min & fin

      in Progress Pictures  516 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 3 months using a topical foam with 5% Minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride. They plan to add derma rolling to their routine.

      community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

      in Female  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

      community HairCafe was right about trolls on dutasteride

      in Chat  237 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user falsely claimed to use 2.5mg of dutasteride by using someone else's photo, which actually showed results from finasteride. The conversation discusses the challenges and skepticism around hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride.

      community 2 years on .5mg Finasteride/day

      in Progress Pictures  120 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 2 years on 0.5mg finasteride daily, also using minoxidil, showing significant hair improvement. The user noted their hairline is almost fully recovered.

      community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.

      community Experience with Strut topicals?

      in Product  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user has been using a topical hair loss treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for 4 years without satisfactory results and is considering switching to a different product due to concerns about effectiveness and company reliability. They are seeking others' experiences with Strut and alternative products before making a change.

      community Before /after 3 month finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for over 4 years to treat hair loss, experiencing initial anxiety and a possible nocebo effect but now reports no significant side effects. They also tried micro-needling briefly but stopped, and other users have mixed reactions to their results.

      community 2 Years Fin 1mg ED + 7 1/2 months Min topical 1x ED results

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old with diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.

      community Shed switching from fin to dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user has been on finasteride for over 1.5 years but is still losing hair, so they're switching to dutasteride and taking both for 3 months before stopping finasteride. They're concerned about potential hair shedding during the switch even when done correctly.

      community Chances of GT20029 hitting the black market?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about the potential availability of GT20029 on the black market and whether users would try it. Participants advise waiting for phase 3 trial results to ensure safety and efficacy.

      community Not sure if fin is enough, still losing lots of hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 17 months to treat hair loss, with some improvement in the crown but still experiencing significant shedding. They are considering if finasteride alone is sufficient and are hesitant to use minoxidil due to a pre-existing condition, while another person suggests trying dutasteride.

      community Light therapy helps hair growth (Studies included)

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      Red light therapy is scientifically proven to promote hair growth by increasing strand density and thickness, and it's an additional treatment to DHT blockers like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the cost and effectiveness of commercial devices, despite studies showing benefits.

      community First time at the barber since 9 months.

      in Chat  65 upvotes 7 months ago
      A person shared their experience of going to the barber for the first time in 9 months after starting treatment with finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Another person related to this experience and mentioned they also started these treatments and previously used topical minoxidil with little effect.

      community 1 Year Progress On 0.5mg Finasteride + 5mg Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  1317 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared a 1-year progress on hair loss treatment using 0.5mg of oral finasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth from almost bald to much thicker hair. Other users discussed their own experiences with these treatments, with some preferring topical applications to avoid side effects.

      community 1.5 years dut oral min results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  512 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's 1.5-year experience with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss, mentioning side effects like itchy nipples and ball ache. Specific treatments used are 5mg of minoxidil and 0.5mg of dutasteride daily.

      community 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil (26M)

      in Progress Pictures  2323 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community 32 M 1 year anniversary on Fin

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 32-year-old man has been using topical minoxidil for 11 years and oral finasteride for 1 year, along with a dermaroller, and is happy with his hair regrowth progress without experiencing side effects. Commenters are impressed and some are considering starting finasteride after seeing his results.

      community Been taking Fin for 10 months and have no results whatsoever

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user has been taking Finasteride for hair loss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other users suggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.