community My greatest life regret is that I didn't jump on fin a decade ago.
Severe balding negatively impacts self-esteem and quality of life. Treatments discussed include hair transplant, hair system, and embracing baldness.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultscommunity 2.5 years progress (fin)(min). Recently switched to dutasteride and oral min once a day. Dut (1/07/2022) oral min (3/15/2022)
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, biotin and micro needling; the user is concerned about their hairline after switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Responses suggest that this could be just a shed and offers advice on how to possibly address it.
community Case study – twins with androgenic alopecia. Same hairline ~10 months ago. Minoxidil, finasteride and dermaroller 1/week 1mm. He is hopping on it now
Two twins who used Minoxidil, finasteride and dermarollers to treat their androgenic alopecia over a 10 month time period. The user is providing details on the process they use for dermarolling.
community Why DUT mesotherapy is not considered the best hair loss treatment?
Dutasteride Mesotherapy for hair loss is discussed, noting its potential to lower scalp DHT without side effects. Concerns include the inconvenience of injections, lack of reputable studies, and availability issues.
community 9 months on fin, micro needling and min. Progress from month 4 onward is slow. Will I get every hair back I wonder.
A person's progress after 9 months of using finasteride, micro-needling and minoxidil for hair loss; people offering encouragement that the progress so far has been good and will continue.
community Finasteride 1.25mg/ 2% minoxidil once daily. August 2021 - April 2022 update :)
Gamebread2000's progress with using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, which resulted in improved confidence and appearance. Other participants shared their positive reactions at the results.
community Well ladies and gents here is the 3 month mark! Not as crazy as some I’ve seen here but I’m pretty pleased so far! Fin,min,ru,keto, needling 🤘🏻
User shared 3-month progress of hair regrowth using Fin, Min, RU, keto, and needling. Others praised results and asked for routine details.
community How to use thickening hair products?
User asks for advice on using hair thickening products and their order of application. Experienced styler suggests using thickening tonic with a blow dryer, followed by styling powder and clay, then hair fibers, and finishing with hairspray.
community Is adding fluridil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil regimen enough to stop hair loss?
User on oral dutasteride and minoxidil for a year experienced slowed hair loss and regrowth initially, but now rapidly thinning again. Asks if adding fluridil to the regimen would be enough to stop hair loss.
community Been doing daily 3% topical peppermint oil for 6+ months (never used minoxidil). Have had growth that seems as good as minoxidil. Might strenghten the idea that peppermint is a good low-cost treatment, that potentially works by another route than minoxidil.
The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hair loss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.
community Take A Vitamin D Blood Test!!!
Low Vitamin D can cause hair shedding, and taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily reduced shedding significantly. Vitamin D deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.
community You Long term fin users, how are y’all going 10 or 15 years down the road? Does it actually work for most people?
Long-term finasteride users report maintaining hair and experiencing regrowth, with some using it for over 20 years. Combining finasteride with minoxidil or hair transplants can improve results.
community When I’m 60 and finally off the fin after 40 years and look at my semen
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Users share experiences with Finasteride, mentioning watery semen as a side effect and weighing its importance against maintaining hair.
community Starting oral finasteride today - could use your encouragement!
The user started oral finasteride to improve hair regrowth, especially in the crown area, after only seeing some maintenance and regrowth with a regimen of micro-needling, topical Dutasteride, and Rogaine. They were initially concerned about side effects but decided to proceed after research and consultations.
community 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto
A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.
community How many mgs of zinc should I take while taking fin? I want to potentially offset side effects but not ruin the effectiveness of fin. I take .5 mg fin daily
A user asks about the appropriate zinc dosage to offset side effects while taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Responses suggest zinc has a minor effect on hormones compared to finasteride.
community The pain is real. Man bursts into tears of happiness after seeing himself with hair.
Man experiences happiness after seeing himself with hair, discussing treatments like transplants, hair systems, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Users share experiences, societal expectations, and desire for accessible solutions.
community Stemson raises $15M for hair cloning and CEO shares message of commitment
Stemson raised $15M for hair cloning, with hopes it becomes a reality in 10-20 years. Users are hopeful and discuss using Minoxidil and finasteride in the meantime.
community The following ingredients dramatically reduced hairfall for me after 3 months
The original poster found that using rosemary oil, peppermint oil, jojoba oil, oral castor oil, head massages, ketoconazole shampoo, omega-3 fatty acids, and a multivitamin reduced their hair loss from 150 to 50 hairs a day. Another person reported a significant drop in hair loss using a similar oil blend with additional ingredients.
community Topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamp, oral castor oil. Two months of difference
User sees subtle regrowth after two months using topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamp, and oral castor oil. Others suggest waiting a few more months to properly evaluate results.
community Low Level Laser Therapy(LLLT)
User discusses trying Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair loss and its high cost. Another user shares their experience combining micro needling, minoxidil, and LLLT, seeing positive results after 2 months.
community Is it time to quit Minoxidil? Or there's something i can do? Help
The user saw no results from Minoxidil after a year and suspects it aged their face. They started Finasteride and are considering other treatments like oral Minoxidil, microneedling, and skincare routines.
community Kintor Pharmaceutical Announces AR-PROTAC (GT20029) Approved for Acne and Androgenic Alopecia Clinical Trials in China
The conversation discusses the approval of Kintor Pharmaceutical's AR-PROTAC (GT20029) for clinical trials in China for acne and androgenic alopecia. One user expresses optimism about new treatments being developed and seeks clarification on how the new drug works, specifically if it temporarily degrades the AR protein to reduce DHT sensitivity in hair follicles.
community 14 yrs Fighting the Good Fight - A Summary
A user shared their 14-year experience with hair loss treatments, primarily using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral. They highlighted the effectiveness of finasteride despite some side effects and emphasized the importance of early prevention and the potential for negative selection bias in online reviews.
community Remember to take care of your hair condition.
Taking care of hair condition through the use of shampoo, conditioner, oils and scalp scrubs, as well as advice on using Nizoral and Naturebox Olive Shampoo. Replies also included discussion about whether a bad shampoo could be causing hair loss.
community Naturally mummified remains found in the coast of Chile around 7020 BC. Still has more hair than everyone on this sub
Hair loss treatments, including finasteride and RU58841, with humorous speculation about the cause of death for an ancient mummy that still had hair.
community 2 months topical dutasteride plus minoxidil, very happy with the results!
A user's success in treating their hair loss with 2x daily topical dutasteride and minoxidil, as well as the potential for using less frequent application of topical dutasteride due to its long half-life.
community 1 year results. Fin + Min + Microneedling + tretinoin + ketoconazole
A user's 1 year progress using a combination of treatments, including Minoxidil BID, finasteride, microneedling, tretinoin, and ketoconazole shampoo, for hair loss. Replies included advice such as to consider switching the strength of minoxidil or getting a shorter haircut.
community Not sure what else to do, can’t use anti-androgens (Baseline Hormonal Bloodwork included) need advice badly
User experienced feminizing side effects from finasteride and tried RU, alfatradiol, and finasteride without success. They are now considering treatments like Stemoxydine, Zix, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Eucapil, and a hair transplant.
community Which biotin and shampoo do people use? Too many options...
The conversation discusses using Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHT blockers for hair growth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.