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      community Dutasteride has only made things worse

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride; how the user experienced prolonged worsening of their hair despite taking both medications; and finally, that this story is consistent with other experiences.

      community 2 months of Fin/Min/Derma/Biotin/Niz

      in Update  427 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's hair regrowth after two months using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, biotin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some users express skepticism, while others are impressed with the results.

      community M35 - Oral fin 0.4mg, Mix 1.0mg - 3 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  249 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man, 35, shows 3-month hair regrowth progress using 0.4mg oral finasteride, 1.0mg minoxidil, topical minoxidil once daily, weekly dermastamping at 1.5mm, and ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced initial worsening, has no side effects, and received positive feedback on his early results.

      community 2.5 years progress on minoxidil + finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  309 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old man shared his 2.5-year hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and finasteride, initially experiencing side effects but later continuing treatment with no issues, resulting in improved hair. He lifts weights and wrestles weekly, plans to continue treatment indefinitely, and has had no hairline issues, only diffuse thinning.

      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

      community 1 Year progress on topical fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  735 upvotes 3 years ago
      User shares 1-year progress using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with positive results. Some users discuss trying topical dutasteride and varying dosages, while others share their experiences and ask about specific products.

      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 One full year progress on fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They also mentioned using the medication inconsistently and considering changes to their shampoo routine.

      community Why I decided to stop using minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to inconvenience and negative effects on hair appearance, opting to continue with finasteride and dermarolling. Other users shared mixed experiences with different minoxidil brands and forms, including oral minoxidil.

      community 3 months on minoxidil and microneedling alone

      in Progress Pictures  633 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation was about a user's progress pictures from using minoxidil and microneedling to treat hair loss. Other users suggested finasteride as an additional treatment, while cautioning that the drug could have permanent side effects.

      community 2 year progress on fin and minox

      in Progress Pictures  1154 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's 2-year experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, including the costs involved and potential side effects. Other users shared their experiences and asked questions about their own use of these treatments.

      community Finasteride shed is crazy at 7 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that experiencing shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users have reported regrowth and improvement in their hair density after the shedding phase.

      community 1 year on fin. No results. I give up.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feared due to potential side effects.

      community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.

      community 3 weeks on topical fin, started shedding hard

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding after three weeks of using topical finasteride. They are concerned about the effects of ethanol in topical minoxidil and are unsure if they should wash their hair daily.

      community 4 months 5% foam min + finasteride - 20 years old

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 5% minoxidil foam and finasteride for four months, starting to see results after two months with no side effects. They also cut off damaged hair ends, wash their hair every other day, and advise managing stress to improve hair loss outcomes.

      community 7 months progress. Minoxidil + Dermaroller + Finastride + Biotin + Ketoconazole

      in Progress Pictures  116 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their seven-month hair loss progress using minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermaroller, reporting no side effects and recommending the routine before considering a hair transplant. They use topical treatments daily and wash their hair every two to three days, with plans to continue the routine for another five months.

      community Roughly 6 month update: I was almost a goner

      in Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 6-month update on their hair loss treatment, using finasteride/minoxidil gel, ketoconazole shampoo, thickening shampoo and conditioner, and topical minoxidil. They wash their hair three times a week and switched to a less oily topical foam. Other users commented on their hairstyle, advising against it to prevent traction alopecia.

      community Hair journey since august, help!

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia without these medications.