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      community 3 months on Hims fin/monoxidil progress

      in Progress Pictures  306 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using Hims topical spray containing minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noting some improvement and stopping dermarolling. They hope for continued growth despite noticing some hair shedding.

      community Oral dutasteride vs topical efficacy

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.

      community So is GT20029 available on the grey market anywhere?

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the availability of GT20029, a new topical hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than Minoxidil or finasteride. Users suggest using finasteride to preserve hair until GT20029 becomes available.

      community How to know if shedding is from tren or minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.

      community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.

      community 6 months of using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray!

      in Progress Pictures  690 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their positive 6-month experience using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with others discussing the effectiveness and side effects of topical treatments. Instructions on how to use the spray were also provided.

      community 60-day progress with Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  873 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 60-day progress update on hair regrowth using only 5% Minoxidil foam once daily. Others suggested adding finasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss and maintain long-term results.

      community Roughly one year on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  510 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Side effects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.

      community Review of my consultation with Dr Zarev

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had a detailed 3.5-hour consultation with Dr. Zarev for hair loss treatment, praising his meticulous approach and innovative techniques, and was prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil. Other users agreed on Zarev's expertise, noting his long waiting list and the high quality of his work, with one surgery per week and a focus on individual patient care.

      community (20 M) 1 Year of Progress Fin and Min

      in Progress Pictures  1229 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old man shared his one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. He experienced no side effects, saw results within weeks, and despite occasional shedding, his hair grew back thicker and in previously bald spots.

      community Am i the only one in here that doesnt?

      in Chat 1 year ago
      The insecurity people feel when going to the barber for a haircut due to visible hair loss. Replies include encouragement, advice such as looking for more understanding barbers and female hairdressers, as well as suggestions of trying at-home haircuts or using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.

      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  52 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Reminder that dermastamps exist and are cheap

      in Microneedling  90 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling, comparing dermarollers and dermastamps as treatments for hair loss, and the effectiveness of each. Dermastamps are considered cheaper than dermapens, but users have varying opinions on which method is more effective with less pain.

      community Vitamin D advice I received after seeing my blood work.

      in Research/Science  88 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the importance of taking vitamin D with food for better absorption and its potential role in hair loss. Some users also suggest taking vitamin D with K2, getting sunlight, and using finasteride for hair loss treatment.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  232 upvotes 7 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
      1.5 years topical min and fin where do I go from here

      community 1.5 years topical min and fin where do I go from here

      in General  69 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for 1.5 years, which has thickened existing hair but left some areas thin. They suspect the treatment may be causing dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis and are seeking advice.

      community 10 months fin 1mg - not much if any progress :/

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 10 months with no significant regrowth but no further hair loss and is considering adding oral minoxidil despite concerns about side effects. Other users suggest combining finasteride with minoxidil for better results, as finasteride prevents further hair loss while minoxidil aids regrowth.

      community Two months on Min 2.5 and Dut 0.5. Shedding phase is brutal

      in Update  60 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the challenges and experiences of using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, focusing on the shedding phase and its impact on hair appearance. Users share their personal experiences, side effects, and hopes for improvement, with some considering or having undergone hair transplants.

      community Progress pictures from January - June 2024

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 56-year-old user shared progress pictures from January to June 2024, detailing their hair loss treatment journey. They used Nanoxidil, oral Minoxidil, Finasteride (later switched to Dutasteride), RU58841, and LLLT therapy, noting slow but visible improvements.