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      community Anyone having success with .025% topical fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is not seeing success with 0.025% topical finasteride for hair loss after four months and is experiencing less side effects compared to 1mg oral finasteride. Another user suggests that it might be too soon to see results and recommends trying it for a year before making a decision.

      community Just quit nicotine and caffeine

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hair loss.

      community 3 months progress 7/4 - 10/1

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  69 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user reported improved hair thickness after using 1mg daily of finasteride, minoxidil foam twice daily, vitamin D, and biotin shampoo, and later reduced the finasteride dose to 0.5mg. They plan to provide another update at the 6-month mark.

      community Results with Peppermint Oil?

      in Question  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      People discussed using Peppermint Oil for general hair thinning not linked to male pattern baldness. They shared their experiences and results.

      community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

       128 upvotes 6 years ago
      Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.

      community 1ish year on fin and no improvement

      in Is this regrowth?  86 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.

      community Hairline Progress - 2.5 Months Topical Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 3 months ago
      User shared hairline progress after 2.5 months using topical finasteride (0.25%) and minoxidil (5%) once daily. Minimal side effects reported, including fewer morning erections but no significant issues like dandruff or shedding.

      community 9 Month Journey: Massive Second Minoxidil Shed?

      in Minoxidil  43 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 33-year-old man shared his 9-month journey using minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing significant shedding after initial success. He is considering adding finasteride but is hesitant due to trying to conceive.

      community My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.

      community 5 months progress oral min and fin

      in Progress Pictures  377 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared 5 months of progress using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, showing before and after pictures. Other users complimented the results and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

      in Update  97 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community At least my hair is getting thicker. 1.25 oral min

      in Is this regrowth?  117 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user reports hair thickening after 2 months on 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, having previously used topical minoxidil with no improvement. Other users suggest taking consistent progress photos and share their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community Can you guys look at my stack and tell me why I'm not yet in regrowth city?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 2.5 years using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and microneedling, but is experiencing shedding and is unsure if further improvement is possible. Another person shared a similar experience with no gains despite similar treatments.

      community 21 Month Finasteride+13 Month Minoxidil+2 Month Stemoxydine

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  88 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses a 21-month treatment of hair loss using Finasteride, a 13-month treatment with Minoxidil, and a 2-month treatment with Stemoxydine. Replies suggest enhancing results by adding a micro needling pen and tretinoin to the regimen, and consider Finasteride and Minoxidil as crucial treatments.

      community 16month progress on crazy stack

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a strong combination of hair loss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hair loss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hair loss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hair loss if one is sensitive to it.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community Why is it barely impossible to find balding South Korean men

      in Research/Science  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the rarity of baldness among South Korean men. Users suggest this could be due to early treatment, high beauty standards, accessibility of healthcare, and genetics. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are commonly used, and hair transplants are also popular.