community Please listen. If you want to save your hair.
User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.
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570-600 / 1000+ resultscommunity 3 month progress on Topical Minoxidil/Finasteride (Hims), oils, and derma-rolling
This user has been using a combination of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, oils, biotin, vitamins D and K, and derma-rolling for 3 months to help reduce hair loss. They have experienced some progress but are still looking for more recommendations from others.
community I'll defeat the norwood reaper with kitchen sink light
A user who is using a combination of oral and topical treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo in order to combat hair loss. Another user gave the original poster a word of warning about overusing the ketoconazole shampoo.
community Just over 2 months on min/fin/derma/niz + vitamins
A user's experience with hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, derma roller, nizoral shampoo and various vitamins; the user reported great progress over two months.
community Black Hair Regrowth Process Timeline
Treating Black/ethnic hair loss with a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral shampoo and derma pen treatments, as well as occasional Jamaican Black Caster Oil use. The user documented their progress over the course of 3.5 months, showing improvement in hair growth.
community HairClone: Good info from their site
HairClone aims to rejuvenate miniaturizing hair follicles through follicle banking and cell expansion, with treatments potentially available in the UK by 2022. The process involves extracting, storing, and cloning hair follicles, but full regenerative treatments will take many years to develop.
community Need advice. Am I on the right track or do I need to do more? Currently on 1mg Fin 1mg Min, Dermarolling 1.5mm weekly, using kerastase densifique stemoxydine daily. 1 month in
Hair loss treatment using 1mg Fin, 1mg Min, weekly dermarolling, and daily stemoxydine. Advice given: continue for 6 months and consider adding ketoconazole shampoo.
community 1 yr on fin, min & dermaroller
User Clay1211 shared 1-year progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaroller for hair loss. Commenters expressed surprise and praised the impressive results.
community Progress on 9 months of Fin, min and dermarolling
User shares 9-month progress using Fin, Min, and dermarolling for hair loss with impressive results. Others ask for detailed regimen and share their own experiences.
community Why it always be young guys with hair like this ask if they going bald?
Young guys with thick hair asking if they're going bald and people discussing early action for hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users share their positive experiences with these treatments.
community If you are under the age of 25 – MUST READ
23-year-old man tries finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, and dutasteride for hair loss. Recommends personalized routine and focusing on other life aspects.
community For hair loss - zinc is your friend
Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hair loss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.
community Went home for the holidays and my Dad asked ‘what have you done to your hair?’ he was genuinely happy for me and supportive when I told him I was growing it back with finasteride. AMA – 7 months in.
User experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months of using 0.5mg finasteride, along with minoxidil and dermastamp. Side effects include increased sensitivity to poor lifestyle choices, but overall confidence improved.
community N6.5 47-year-old who thought, “What the hell, I’ll try something.” 3 month progress on Happy Head, micro needling, Pura D’Or Shampoo and lots and lots of vitamins.
A 47-year-old with significant hair loss tried Happy Head, micro needling, Pura D’Or Shampoo, and various vitamins for three months. The user shared progress pictures showing improvement.
community [19M] Before and after pics 8 months after consistent use of Finasteride 1 mg and Minoxidil 5% 1ml every night, ketokonazole2%+salicylic acid mild shampoo everyday. I've used minoxidil only for the frontal, most significant area of the scalp for regrowth as 1 ml is not enough for entire scalp
User shared before and after photos of 8 months using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5% 1ml nightly, with positive results and no side effects. Others praised the progress and suggested alternative treatments like topical fin, CB-03-01, or RU58841.
community Dutasteride (.5mg) is some strong stuff!
User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.
community 11 month hair update.. The minoxidil and finasteride really work miracles 😳😳😳
User "Jordan_cadagan" shares 11-month progress using minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth, with impressive results. Users discuss application methods, ice baths possibly helping, and daily dosages.
community Is hairloss due to vitamin D deficiency reversible?
Hair loss treatments include finasteride and spironolactone. Low vitamin D levels may contribute to hair loss, and normalizing levels could potentially help regrowth.
community 6month update – it’s not much but it’s honest work (Fin/Min/Nizoral/Dermaroll) hair slightly thicker, waiting for my crown to fill 🤞
User reports 6-month progress using Fin, Min, Nizoral, and Dermaroll for hair loss. Others comment on visible improvement and suggest waiting up to 2 years for full effects.
community Vitamin D does cause hair loss
A user found that vitamin D deficiency was causing their hair loss and saw improvement after taking D3 supplements. Others noted that while vitamin D can affect hair, male pattern baldness usually requires treatments like finasteride.
community RU-58841 Experience (15mg daily dissolved in stemoxydine)
User experienced reduced hair loss with 15mg RU in Serioxyl but had concerning chest pain. Others suggested consulting a doctor or lowering the dose.
community The pain is real. Man bursts into tears of happiness after seeing himself with hair.
Man experiences happiness after seeing himself with hair, discussing treatments like transplants, hair systems, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Users share experiences, societal expectations, and desire for accessible solutions.
community Beginning my hair treatment journey
A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.
community Take multivitamins if you have sexual side effects! it's amazing
A user shared that taking multivitamins, specifically Myprotein "Alpha Man," improved their sexual energy while on finasteride. They believe the benefits come from Zinc and Vitamin B6/12.
community It's just 10 weeks after my 2nd Hair Transplant, but man, Oral Minoxidil + whatever didn't shed is already good enough for me. Just a tiny bit of fibers and/or Dermmatch and I have full head of hair.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.
community 41 years old with 10+ years of hair loss. 2 months progress on Topical Fin&Min, Dermaroller, DHT blocker shampoo, Laser Cap and B12, Biotin, D3 Vitamins
A 41-year-old with over 10 years of hair loss showed progress after 2 months using topical finasteride and minoxidil, dermaroller, DHT blocker shampoo, laser cap, and vitamins B12, Biotin, D3. Commenters are impressed with the results and suggest continued treatment and focus on health for further improvement.
community 1.5 years on fin/min progress pics, thoughts would be great!
A 42-year-old male shared his 1.5-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg finasteride daily and regular doses of minoxidil twice a day, and recently started using the Derminator 2. He also mentioned his battle with cancer and Cushing's syndrome, which affected his weight and hair.
community Bloodwork post finasteride gyno sides
The user stopped using finasteride after two weeks due to gynecomastia symptoms and shared blood work results questioning if they indicate a cause for the side effects. The user is considering restarting finasteride and seeking advice on their blood work levels in relation to gynecomastia.
community 14 year old struggling with hair loss
A 14-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and was prescribed Aminexil by a dermatologist. They are concerned about potential side effects.
community My Vitamin D (25-0H) levels came <4.20 ng/ml (<20 implies deficiency)and B12 came 184 pg/ml (Should be between 211-911). I have a lot of dandruff. The derm has prescribed me with 60k vitamin d tablet once a week and multivitamins for a month. Vitamin deficiency implies TE no? or is it MPB?
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and mentions using finasteride. It also suggests getting a biopsy to differentiate between MPB and other conditions.