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      community Peppermint Oil vs Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced positive results for hair loss using minoxidil but stopped due to side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. They are considering peppermint oil as an alternative and are curious about its effectiveness and potential side effects.

      community M19 shed after 1yr on dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.

      community Balding at the age of 17 years old

      in Chat  8 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.

      community fin-min-keto-derma did not work for me. 24 yo

      in Update  16 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 24-year-old tried minoxidil, finasteride, keto shampoo, and derma-rolling for hair loss but saw no improvement and is now at Norwood 5. They feel there's nothing more they can do and are considering going bald despite not liking the look.

      community Getting Ed from 1mg of fin not sure what to do

      in Finasteride  190 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced erectile dysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.

      community How is my hair loss stack looking?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  177 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is using finasteride, dutasteride, Nizoral, biotin, RU58841, minoxidil, Pantostin/Alfatradiol, Stemoxydine, and micro needling for hair loss. They are considering adding oral minoxidil.

      community What's your opinion on topical caffeine?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is already using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is considering adding topical caffeine. They are seeking opinions on the effectiveness of topical caffeine.

      community 5months Oral Min (2.5mg) & Fin (1mg)

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using oral Minoxidil (2.5mg) and Finasteride (1mg) for hair loss, reporting satisfaction with the results despite some light spots. Another user suggested increasing the Minoxidil dose if needed after a year.

      community Another satisfied Fin/Min subscriber

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement after using a topical 0.3% finasteride/6% minoxidil solution from January to June 2024. They experienced initial shedding but saw progressive improvement with daily evening application.

      community Warning: Your Rogaine Foam Might Not Contain Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  373 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.

      community 31/M Indian. 6 month progress photos

      in Progress Pictures  88 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 31-year-old Indian man shared his 6-month hair loss progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, showing noticeable improvement. Replies were positive, noting thicker hair and a better hairline.

      community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

      community 10 months Finasteride, minoxidil and Derma Roller.

      in Progress Pictures  133 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their 10-month progress using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and a Derma Roller for hair loss, showing significant improvement in hair coverage and hairline. Some commenters questioned the before and after photos, while others congratulated the user on the successful results.

      community Microneedling makes a difference. Non responders, please read

      in Microneedling  66 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.

      community 5 years on Finasteride, 1.5 years on Minoxidil Foam

      in Progress Pictures  709 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for five years and minoxidil foam for 1.5 years to combat hair loss, experiencing significant regrowth after an initial shedding phase with minoxidil. They shared progress pictures and discussed treatment experiences, including the addition of minoxidil to their regimen after noticing reduced efficacy with finasteride alone.

      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      community Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1112 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

      community Just got my first perm fellas.

      in Progress Pictures  205 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about a user who got a perm after successfully treating their thinning hair, with mixed reactions from others on the appearance. Specific treatments used are not mentioned.

      community Progress - Min, Fin, and Nizoral.

      in Progress Pictures  342 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared progress photos showing hair regrowth after using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Nizoral since mid-2023, and plans to replace derma rolling with Tretinoin. They discussed their routine, the initial shedding phase, and their experience with side effects, while others commented on the visible improvement.