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      community Heavy diffuse shedding 4+ months into dutasteride

       6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user in their 20s with androgenetic alopecia is experiencing heavy hair shedding after starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with concerns about scalp sensitivity and low vitamin D. They plan to consult a dermatologist for further evaluation, while others in the conversation share similar experiences with shedding after starting dutasteride.

      community Microneedling worth it if on oral meds only?

       5 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Microneedling may improve hair condition when used with oral finasteride and minoxidil, with minimal scarring risk. The effectiveness without topical treatments is uncertain.

      community Severe dry eye: finasteride vs dutasteride

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.

      community 1mg Fin ED, 5% min twice a day (m20)

      in Is this regrowth?  108 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil twice a day over 6.5 months, improving from a Norwood 3.5 to a Norwood 2. Despite progress, they still feel their hair is thin, especially at the temples.

      community 43m - 3 month progress - topical Min 5%, topical Fin 0.025%, 0.75mm microneedling

       231 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 43-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth and increased density after three months using topical Minoxidil (5%), topical Finasteride (0.025%), and 0.75mm microneedling every two weeks, with no side effects. He plans to continue and may reduce Finasteride concentration if progress continues.

      community Brain Fog - Finasteride ~2.5 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced decreased sex drive, weaker erections, and brain fog after taking 1mg Finasteride daily for about 2.5 months. They are considering stopping the treatment due to these side effects, and others in the conversation shared similar experiences with Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      community Finasteride users: have DIM supplements worked for you?

       4 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user started finasteride and is experiencing fatigue and nipple tenderness. They are considering DIM supplements to manage elevated estrogen levels, and another user suggests these side effects may resolve in a month.

      community 9-Month Routine Update. Advice?

      in Update  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 9 months with little improvement and is now switching to 5mg oral Minoxidil, continuing microneedling, and adding Anagenil Complex. They are seeking advice on whether to stop topical Minoxidil and the effectiveness of Anagenil Complex.

      community [M24] Do you think it's working ?

       3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old male is using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, along with microneedling, to address hair loss and is seeing some improvement, though it's early in the treatment process. The user is advised to continue the regimen for at least 12 months for a clearer assessment, with some recovery possibly due to resolving telogen effluvium from a previous caloric deficit.

      community Coming up on 9 nonths fin EoD/min OAD

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reported minimal results for the first 7-8 months using finasteride every other day and minoxidil once a day, but recently noticed hairline improvement and increased density. They also started microneedling once a week.

      community Just shaved head to see scalp and...

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user shaved their head and noticed darker areas on the scalp despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users suggest the darkness might be due to bruising or scarring from microneedling and recommend switching to dutasteride.

      community M19 Minoxidil and microneeddling 0.5mm

      in Chat  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using Minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride. The user is concerned about worsening hair loss and is advised to consider finasteride.

      community 2 Months topical formulation Dut/Min

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress after two months using a topical formulation containing Dutasteride 0.25%, Minoxidil 5%, Cetirizine 1%, Melatonin 0.5%, Caffeine 2%, and Latanoprost 0.005%. The focus is on hair loss treatment results.

      community Minoxidil has been both a blessing and a curse

       153 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil can cause dark circles and aging appearance in some users, leading them to stop its use despite hair regrowth benefits. Some users suggest reducing dosage or switching to oral minoxidil to minimize side effects.

      community Have to stop min after 3 years, diagnosed with heart murmur

       5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user must stop minoxidil due to a heart murmur and is considering alternatives like nanoxidil or stemoxydine while continuing dutasteride. Suggestions include adding pyrilutamide and alfatradiol or switching to topical minoxidil at a lower concentration.

      community Dut/Minox/Needling to Dut/Oral Minox/Tretinoin/Needling

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user had been using Minoxidil and Dutasteride with micro-needling but experienced hair loss after switching Minoxidil brands. Their doctor prescribed oral Minoxidil and Tretinoin, but the pharmacist suggested isotretinoin might be a more cost-effective alternative.

      community What is the consensus on Minoxidil aging the face?

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      Minoxidil may cause initial facial puffiness and fine lines, but effects often diminish over time. Some users report no significant aging effects, while others switch to alternatives like dermarolling.

      community Is diffuse thinning even treatable?

       18 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for two years without improvement in diffuse thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride and getting a scalp biopsy. Suggestions include treating subclinical hypothyroidism, trying PRP therapy, and checking for autoimmune issues.

      community question about dutasteride and oral minoxidil

      in Treatment 3 weeks ago
      A 22-year-old has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and low-level laser therapy for hair loss but is still experiencing progression from Norwood 2 to 3. Others suggest increasing dutasteride dosage or trying additional treatments like RU58841 or topical finasteride.

      community Am I making progress? 6 months of daily 1mg Fin and 5% Min

       32 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil daily for 6 months with some improvement, especially in the temple area, but not much on the crown. They are considering adding microneedling to their routine for better results.

      community Massive shedding not stoping for more than 2 months

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old with AGA and seborrheic dermatitis experienced significant hair improvement using 1 mg finasteride and 2 mg oral minoxidil but began shedding heavily after a few months. Despite not missing any doses, the shedding persisted for over two months, causing concern about the effectiveness of the treatment.

      community Eye bags from topical minoxidil — what actually worked for you?

       6 upvotes 5 days ago
      Minoxidil can cause under-eye bags due to fluid retention, and some users find relief by stopping its use or switching to oral forms. Collagen supplements, reducing sodium intake, and using skincare products like eye creams and sunscreen may help improve the appearance of eye bags.

      community 11 weeks progress microneedling, is there some regrowth ?

       5 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for four years with limited success and recently added microneedling to their regimen. They have seen some hair regrowth and are advised to continue using minoxidil alongside microneedling and consider lifestyle factors like diet and stress.

      community 2 months update of minoxidil + Microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using daily 5% minoxidil and weekly microneedling, and plans to add finasteride soon. They are considering the effectiveness of once-daily minoxidil and adjusting microneedling needle size.

      community Can i maintain Min progress with Fin/micro needling only ?

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced serious hair loss and started using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and argan/rosemary oil. They are asking if they can maintain hair regrowth by stopping minoxidil and continuing only with finasteride and microneedling.

      community Early onset diffuse thinners + nonresponders to oral meds?

       7 upvotes 5 days ago
      A 19-year-old has been experiencing diffuse thinning since age 16 and has not seen improvement despite using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments. Suggestions include increasing dutasteride dosage, using RU58841, and considering topical treatments or a hair transplant.