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      community How long should I wait to see if 5 mg oral min works for me? Titrated a couple weeks ago from 2.5 mg. Started at 1.25 mg about 300 days ago

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 33-year-old user has been on finasteride for 10 years with great results and recently increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5 mg to improve hair thickness and possibly regrow hair. They are considering microneedling and a hair transplant to enhance their hairline and temples, despite already having significant improvement.

      community 2.5mg to 5mg OM after 2 weeks too soon?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user started taking 2.5mg oral Minoxidil (OM) and 1mg Finasteride after using topical Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Tretinoin for 2.5 months. They are considering increasing the OM dose before an upcoming hair transplant to improve its success.

      community got my life back (4 months min/dut)

      in Progress Pictures  276 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth experience after using minoxidil and dutasteride for four months, overcoming severe hair loss due to genetics. They also used vitamins, shampoo, a dermaroller, and a scalp massager, and saw significant improvement, gaining back their hair and confidence.

      community 25m with 1 year on 0.5mg Finasteride ED

      in Progress Pictures  219 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old man has been on 0.5mg Finasteride daily for a year, maintaining his hair with some regrowth and plans to increase the dose to 1mg. Some suggest adding Minoxidil for better results, while he considers it if his condition worsens.

      community Follow up from post on 23/02- lighting better

      in Progress Pictures  282 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for 5 months, with no side effects and an increase in confidence, especially with an upcoming wedding. They encourage others considering treatment to start.

      community Finally gave up and went buzzed

      in Shaved/buzzed  114 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user embraced their hair loss by choosing a buzzed hairstyle and received positive feedback on their appearance. Some suggested acceptance and self-care, while others discussed the potential of hair regrowth with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst possible balding experience

      in Chat  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.

      community Fin/Min 3 Months Progress (Wet)

      in Progress Pictures 1 year ago
      3 months of progress with Finasteride and Minoxidil treatment for hair loss, as well as Nutrafol vitamins and low-level light therapy. The user experienced no problems and had a satisfied girlfriend to boot!

      community Brutal Hair loss At 19: Help+Treatment Questions

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing hair loss since 17 uses finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral castor oil, but sees little improvement. They seek advice on adding an anti-androgen, considering alfatradiol.

      community H&W Topical Finasteride

      in Finasteride  9 upvotes 7 years ago
      Efforts to find a Canadian dermatologist in the US to prescribe H&W's topical finasteride for hair loss. The user is willing to fund a crowd-share effort to identify prospects.

      community Oral minoxidil + microneedling - pointless?

      in Microneedling  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral minoxidil is considered effective for hair growth, and some users combine it with microneedling despite mixed opinions on its additional benefits. Concerns about microneedling include potential scarring and lack of conclusive evidence on its effectiveness when used with oral treatments.

      community 30M ~3 month, everything and the kitchen sink

      in Progress Pictures  229 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 30-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using Minoxidil topical, Finasteride oral, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, keto shampoo, and rosemary oil for hair regrowth. He reported significant improvement without side effects and plans to continue the regimen.

      community How are people getting DUT so easily?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride is hard to get in Europe due to prescription rules, leading some to consider online pharmacies or travel. Users discuss alternatives like private doctors and compare it to finasteride, expressing concerns about side effects and effectiveness.

      community Hair loss 30F - thoughts on red light therapy vs min/fin?

      in Female  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.

      community 3 month progress (26M) oral fin and oral min

      in Progress Pictures  645 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 26-year-old user shared their 3-month progress using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and brain fog at higher doses and adjusted their dosage to manage these effects.

      community 28 M....only oral finasteride 1mg

      in Progress Pictures  245 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.

      community Tristan Tate stopped using fin i guess???

      in Satire  468 upvotes 4 months ago
      Tristan Tate's hair loss is discussed, with mentions of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride as treatments. Users speculate on his hair styling, steroid use, and legal troubles.

      community Connection between finasteride and nafld?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.

      community What Private blood test should I take?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.

      community 1 Year Fin then 6 Months Dut - No Success

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user saw no improvement in hair loss after using Finasteride for a year and Dutasteride for six months. They also experienced scalp inflammation and tried various treatments like Ketoconazole and Salicylic Acid without success.