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      community Oral min vs topical comparison

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.

      community Crown update 1 month - Oral min & Oral fin

      in Update  69 upvotes 3 months ago
      User is 1.5 months into using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, along with dermarolling. They report good progress and seek advice on whether new hairs will thicken.

      community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  98 upvotes 4 months ago
      Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

      community My current nuclear stack. Thoughts?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is using RU58841 twice daily, dutasteride 0.5mg every two days, dutasteride mesotherapy every three months, and 20mg oral minoxidil daily. Other users suggest this regimen is excessive and recommend adding microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Almost 4 months of oral fin, topical min and microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  752 upvotes 11 months ago
      User "Mostuls" shared their 4-month hair loss treatment routine, which includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and microneedling twice a week with no side effects. Other users discussed the specifics of the treatment and expressed positive reactions to the results.

      community Ultimate Hairloss Flowchart (for beginners)

      in Treatment  247 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss flowchart for beginners, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, and vitamins.

      community why hair restoration has not been progressed for last 20 years?

      in Chat  33 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.

      community Tretinoin Efficacy Alone for Hair Regrowth + DHT blocker

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair regrowth alone is questioned, with interest in its use with oral minoxidil. The discussion also considers whether finasteride or dutasteride is the better DHT blocker and if switching to dutasteride is advisable for those without side effects from finasteride.

      community 26 months of finasteride—> below baseline

      in Update  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, General-Switch-5722, has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 2 years but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding a low dose of RU58841 or topical dutasteride as potential treatments. Other users in the conversation have suggested switching to dutasteride or using oral minoxidil.

      community 5 months oral minox, 9 months fin. Couldn’t be happier

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss treatments. The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for several months and recently added dutasteride. They also use Nizoral shampoo. The user is happy with the results so far.

      community hairline resurrection — 2 months before/after [5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, weekly 0.5mm dermarolling]

      in Progress Pictures  484 upvotes 1 year ago
      This conversation was about a user named Substantial_Pen_1099 who has been using an regimen of 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, and weekly 0.5mm dermarolling for hair loss treatment over the course of 3 months. Others in the conversation expressed disbelief at their progress, to which Substantial_Pen_1099 provided video proof as evidence.

      community 7 months progress nuclear stack

      in Update  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 7-month progress report of using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as keto dieting and derma stamping; the discussion also touched on RU58841 and its potential side effects.

      community My dermatologist uses oral minox and dutasteride

      in Minoxidil  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.

      community Finasteride 5mg for female pattern hair loss

      in Female  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.

      community 24 y/o woman diagnosed with AGA today. Scared and confused.

       9 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.

      community Don't give up! 9 months on Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  392 upvotes 5 months ago
      A trans man shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 9 months on oral Minoxidil and 1.5 years on finasteride. He encourages others to stick with their treatments despite initial setbacks.

      community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

      in Research/Science  119 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

      community Is DUT better or worse than FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) and Finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. Users share varied experiences, with some finding DUT more effective and others experiencing side effects or no change, highlighting that individual responses can vary.