community Finasteride and minoxidil 1.5 years, sudden shed What should I do?
Hair loss discussion involved Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841. User experienced sudden shedding after 1.5 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil use, seeking advice.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultscommunity A bit over 3 months in, I am very thankful I found r/tressless, my self confidence is restored.
A user's success with treating their hair loss using daily finasteride and minoxidil, and his experience of restored confidence. Replies to the post include discussion about the optimal dose for minoxidil, as well as warnings regarding the high dose taken by the original poster.
community Going to a cosmetic derm soon. What should I ask for?
Female, 28, losing hair since 17, using 200mg Spiro. Tried Minoxidil and ketoconazole with limited success, considering oral minox and seeking alternative treatments from cosmetic dermatologist.
community Progress: From June 2022 (7 months of min + fin) to now (1 year) — I’ve lost so much density in this period and I have no idea why. I was getting pretty good resultup until that point. Is there anything else I can try? I’ve tried min, fin, tretinoin, micro needling, and castor oil. I feel hopeless.
The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.
community 23M 2 months Min/Fin/Derma. Should I get excited?
A 23-year-old male is seeing hair growth after two months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, derma rolling, and supplements like biotin and collagen. Commenters acknowledge the improvement and inquire about side effects and hair shedding.
community Fuck it. Everyone’s doing this shit and I live for giving people hope they didn’t have yesterday. Minoxidil + Finasteride for one year. (September 16,2021 – September 21, 2022). And I will keep going until I die. 🔥🔥🚀🚀 let me know what you think .
This user has experienced hair loss, and treated it with a combination of finasteride and minoxidil for one year. They have reported slight heart palpitations and headaches, which diminished after the third month of treatment.
community ~4 months From this to terminal? ( I know everybody asks this, but seemingly no one answered yes/no) Minox Fin Microneedling Ketoconazole Shampoo D3 Omega 3. Temples were slick bald for about 8-9 years, these small hairs popped up as transparent fuzz, then got some black color and grew a little
Hair loss treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo and vitamins D3 and Omega 3, which appear to have been successful in regrowing hair on a user's temples that had been slick bald for 8-9 years.
community Don’t give up on your dreams! fin (most days.. don’t always remember) and minoxidil foam twice a day (when I remember.. at least once a day though) ….and derma roll when I remember (kinda once every 2 or 3 weeks… ye ye.. I know.. I should do it every week but I’m forgetful 😂 )
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This user has seen positive results from using finasteride and minoxidil foam, as well as derma rolling, to treat their hair loss over the course of a year. They have shared their progress photos with other users for inspiration.
community Got my first hair system put on yesterday. I feel like a brand new man. Haven’t been confident in so many years.
User got first hair system and feels confident. Cost $200, attached at hairclub for $150, considering $400 monthly membership for weekly visits and new system monthly.
community Sensitive to Oral fin + RU. Am I screwed?
Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.
community Started going bald at 21, I’m 32 Now and Decided to Try a Hair Piece.
A user who has started to go bald and decided to try wearing a hair piece, discussing the experience of doing so and sharing tips for maintenance. The conversation includes discussion about confidence in relation to wearing a wig or hair piece, as well as advice on getting it cut and attached professionally.
community Starting losing my hair at 20 then did Scalp micropigmentation at 30 Best thing I ever did
Hair loss treatments, specifically Scalp Micropigmentation and potentially Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841.
community Woman with telogen effluvium. What can I do while I wait?
Woman with telogen effluvium lost 40% of hair after traumatic event. Taking biotin, Viviscal Professional, and Rogaine 5% foam for treatment.
community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
community Why is regrowth impossible for me? What else can I do?
The user is frustrated with hair regrowth despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping. Others suggest improvement, advise against overmedication, and recommend consulting a doctor or considering a simpler regimen or hair transplant.
community 2.5 months on fin no visible result, should I add min?
Finasteride is used to stop hair loss, with results taking 6-12 months. Adding minoxidil can help regrow hair, but both require patience.
community Have been on treatment for close to two years, need to know if I should continue or take dut
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and oral minoxidil for hair loss but sees minimal improvement and is considering adding dutasteride. Users suggest additional treatments like dermarolling, PRP, and consulting a dermatologist, or considering a hair transplant.
community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on
A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.
community Still getting DHT itch after 6 months on Finasteride, should I swap to Dutasteride?
User is experiencing scalp itch and hair loss despite using Nizoral, Minoxidil, derma rolling, and Finasteride for 6 months. They are considering switching to Dutasteride.
community 6 Month results video (47 y/o, 46 when I started). Various products, discontinued due to scalp irritation and eventually landed on Fin/Min spray starting at week 6. Dermarolled 0.50mm once per week.
A 47-year-old user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment results using a Fin/Min spray and weekly dermarolling. They experienced scalp irritation with other products but found success with the Hims Fin/Min spray, noting improvements around the 5th month.
community 5/6 months progress: dutasteride 0.5 daily, microneedling once a week, topical minox once every two days (it was kinda annoying how it affected my facial hair, so I lowered it). Also, I use a hair nutrient mask, so it also slightly thickens hair, but not too much
A user shared their 5-6 month hair loss progress using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and topical minoxidil every two days, along with a hair nutrient mask. Another user praised the use of dutasteride.
community Why do people feel the need to comment on my hair when they know there's nothing I can do about it?
A 28-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is frustrated by insensitive comments from others about his balding, which is a sensitive topic for him. People, including a girl he's seeing, have made hurtful remarks, and the conversation includes discussions on societal double standards and advice to ignore such comments and focus on self-improvement.
community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
community Topical fin (0.008%) + min - left: 26yo, right: 30yo, goodbye MBP, I keep my NW-0 :D
A user shared progress pictures showing successful hair retention using a low-dose topical finasteride (0.008%) combined with minoxidil. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment, minimal effective dosing, and avoiding systemic side effects.
community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]
A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.
community 4.5 months on Finasteride 1mg a day, topical Minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo 1% every time I shower.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
community [23M] Started Sep 14, 1mg Fin, 2x Min per day. Ur all right, wish I started sooner!
A 23-year-old started using 1mg Finasteride and Minoxidil twice daily on September 14 and saw positive results without side effects, boosting confidence and gym performance. They asked if switching from generic Finasteride to Propecia-brand would cause any changes.
community 1.5 years fin plus almost 3 years min, I think I’ve definitely made progress but I’m still not where I want to be, advice?
The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for almost 3 years for hair loss, and has seen some maintenance of hair but not significant regrowth. Suggestions from others include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, and considering microneedling or hair fibers for better appearance.
community 35 MtF | 16 Months | Minoxidil + Dutasteride + Microneedling + Exosomes. Note that since I'm early in my transition (and I was coming from a bald state), I still have short hair. Very few MtF progress pictures here, I figure this might help some of you.
A 35-year-old transitioning female (MtF) shared her hair regrowth journey using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Microneedling, and Exosomes, starting from a bald state. Commenters discussed the impressive results, skin care routine, and the effects of estrogen on hair and skin.
community Goodbye y'all, it's been a journey but have accepted where I'm at
The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.