community Have we become too obsessed with DHT??
Focus on scalp health, not just DHT suppression, is crucial for hair regrowth. Effective treatments include Hair Restoration shampoo, LLLT laser cap, microneedling, and topical finasteride.
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120-150 / 828 resultscommunity Hair continuing to recede while on Fin/Min +Dermaroller
Hair loss treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Users advise patience, noting initial shedding is common and treatments take time to show results.
community 1.5yrs Fin 5m Min.. wow it was bad
The user experienced significant hair improvement using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with most gains attributed to finasteride. They also stopped using topical treatments due to scalp psoriasis and reported no major side effects.
community Stopping Dutasteride to have a baby
A user plans to stop Dutasteride to conceive a child, seeking advice on hair maintenance. Suggestions include switching to Finasteride, but many emphasize prioritizing child safety.
community How to Keep Your Hair on Steroids
To minimize hair loss while using steroids, use finasteride or dutasteride and apply topical anti-androgens like RU58841. Avoid high doses of hair-toxic steroids; prefer testosterone, nandrolone, and boldenone.
community Crown regrowth - Fin 1mg ED, Min Foam once Daily
User shared progress on crown regrowth using Minoxidil Foam, oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, and Finasteride 1mg daily. They experienced initial headaches with oral Minoxidil, had a hair transplant, and are seeing regrowth but with thin hairs.
community I've had 3 transplants, NW5a, and this is what I've learned
The post and conversation are about hair transplant tips and experiences. The user emphasizes thorough planning, essential packing, and post-surgery care, and regrets not using finasteride earlier.
community 4 months worth of progress! Seeing some results!
User shared 4 months of hair loss progress using finasteride and minoxidil, noting improved scalp health with the right shampoo. Encouragement from others includes success stories with similar treatments.
community There is simply no way to get finasteride in Germany
A user in Germany struggles to get a finasteride prescription despite trying multiple doctors and apps, only receiving minoxidil. Other users suggest alternative sources like Zava.med, EU doctor App, and buying from pharmacies abroad.
community How do people afford finasteride/dutasteride?
People discuss the high cost of brand name finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting generics as cheaper alternatives. They share prices from various regions, highlighting significant cost differences.
community Microneedling only with rosemary
A user asked if microneedling, massages, and essential oils can prevent further hair loss in the crown area without using drugs. The response indicated that without a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, hair loss will likely continue.
community Growing and losing hair at the same time (24M) . Extremely confused!
A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, iron supplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hair loss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.
community 30 Months of Progress (Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Hair)
A user shared their 30-month hair loss progress using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They also discussed hair transplants as an option for future hair loss.
community Lion Mane Part 2: Microneedling with Topicals, beneficial compounds, maybe?
The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.
community 4 years on duta+minox as aggressive early shedder, my experience. AMA.
A user shared their four-year experience using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil once daily for aggressive early hair loss, maintaining their hairline and regrowing hair on the vertex. They've experienced positive social feedback and increased confidence but also deal with dry eyes from dutasteride and worry about its long-term effects and cost.
community 2/3 month update (Telogen Effluvium, diffuse thinning) 5% Minoxidil
User experienced telogen effluvium and diffuse thinning, started using 5% minoxidil two months ago, and resolved several deficiencies. They report noticeable improvement in hair health and plan to update progress in a month.
community How much would a high dose dutasteride scalp dht inhibition be?
The conversation discusses the potential for high doses of dutasteride to completely inhibit scalp DHT and speculates whether this could cure baldness when combined with a topical antiandrogen. Specific dosages mentioned are 0.5 mg reducing scalp DHT by 55% and 2.5 mg by about 79%.
community Why does it seem like everyone has a full head of hair when out?
The conversation is about individuals noticing others with full hair while experiencing their own hair loss. Some use treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others joke about noticing receding hairlines or suggest that hats and wigs are used to hide baldness.
community Is Consequence of Quiting FIN like Quitting Minoxidil, or is it like Tretinoin / Retinol
If you stop taking finasteride after 10 years, hair loss will resume at the rate it would have without treatment. Minoxidil cessation can cause immediate and significant shedding.
community 1 month vs 9 months (Oral Min + Top. fin + dermaroll 1.25)
A user shared their 9-month hair regrowth progress using 2 mg of oral Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, and dermarolling. They experienced shedding phases but saw improvement, especially in the front and widow's peak areas.
community Minoxidil BAILLEUL 5% Men - Systematic Crystallisation In Sprayers and Bottles
The post discusses issues with Minoxidil BAILLEUL 5% Men, specifically sprayer clogging and crystallization in bottles. Recommendations include rinsing the sprayer and soaking the bottle in hot water to dissolve crystals, with calculations suggesting the product remains effective despite these issues.
community One Month on Topical Fin and Min Experience
A 27-year-old male started using topical finasteride (0.25%) and minoxidil (5%) once daily, along with supplements like zinc, magnesium, biotin, and vitamins C and D. After initial concerns about side effects, he experienced temporary ED and shedding but now feels better and has no regrets about starting the treatment.
community Mid 40s Fin only - 12 month update.
A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no side effects noticed.
community Anyone start dut after many years of fin? Did you see any regrowth?
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride after many years to improve hair regrowth, with mixed experiences reported. One user has also used minoxidil and is hesitant to try RU58841 due to concerns about side effects and safety.
community I wish I'd kept on treatment 4 years earlier...
The user regrets not continuing hair loss treatment with finasteride earlier and plans to restart it along with minoxidil. Another user suggests trying dutasteride and oral minoxidil as a more effective treatment.
community Huberman tweet about finasteride
The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.
community 14 months later after doing something about my hair.
A 30-year-old started hair loss treatment in September 2022 with oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, then switched to a spray version in June 2023. They also improved their diet, exercised, used biotin shampoo daily, and micro needled weekly, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth.
community 5 months Finasteride and minoxidil. The waves make my hair look thinner I know but I can’t really see my scalp now under any lighting.
A person's successful 5-month hair loss treatment using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Questions and comments from others focus on the source of the treatments and application methods.
community Two months Fin / oral Min, age 48; same lighting, same haircut
The user "NotYourMothersDildo" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride and oral minoxidil for 60 days. They noticed significant improvements in hair thickness, texture, and growth, including their mustache and beard.
community It's not just about your hair, it's also about YOU!
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.