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      community Had to quit minoxidil because of headaches

       15 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to headaches, which returned upon resuming the treatment, leading to hair shedding concerns. Alternatives like finasteride and diluted minoxidil were suggested by others experiencing similar side effects.

      community 2dDR experiment. Seems to be doing something.

       11 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience using 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) for hair regrowth, noting early positive results without side effects, alongside their long-term use of minoxidil and finasteride. They mentioned 2dDR's potential effectiveness in boosting blood flow to hair follicles and its availability online.

      community 20 months on dut and getting worse update

       29 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been on dutasteride for 20 months with worsening hair loss and is considering switching back to finasteride, which previously stabilized their hair. They are using a regimen including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, vitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, and are planning to add microneedling.

      community Aggressive diffuse thinning after 1 year of fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hair loss.

      community This Stuff Consumes Us Young People With No Mercy

      in Update  43 upvotes 8 months ago
      A young person struggling with hair loss switched from finasteride to 0.5mg dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg, hoping for improvement before graduation. They are considering a hair transplant and exploring other treatments like stemoxydine and hair fibers, while dealing with the emotional impact of early balding.

      community 5 months 0.5 mg dutasteride, 0.5mg minoxidil

       158 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months of using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg minoxidil daily. They reported no major side effects except for reduced libido.

      community M28 5 Month insane progress, Fin&Min

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their impressive hair regrowth progress after 5 months using 1mg oral finasteride every other day, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, weekly dermastamping, and daily scalp massages. They reported no side effects and began seeing improvement after 2.5 months.

      community Increased shedding with black bulbs after restarting minoxidil

       4 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      An 18-year-old restarted using topical minoxidil consistently after noticing diffuse thinning and is experiencing increased shedding with black bulbs. Users suggest that shedding is common and may stop with consistent use, but the black bulbs could indicate a strong response to minoxidil.

      community I can't take it anymore, thinking about the worst

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The individual is struggling with hair loss and depression, having tried treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil, but faced side effects and limited success. They are considering a hair transplant and other options while dealing with personal challenges, including knee injuries and weight issues, and are encouraged by others to focus on self-improvement and acceptance.

      community Lowering the dosage or stopping?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is considering lowering the dosage of finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects like mood changes, lower libido, and brain fog, while wanting to maintain hair regrowth. A suggestion was made to try a lower dose of finasteride, such as 0.2 mg.

      community 12 Months DUT and MIN. Is this a normal amount of regrowth for this timeframe?

       29 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been taking oral dutasteride (DUT) and minoxidil (MIN) for 12 months, seeing some hair regrowth but questioning if it's typical for this timeframe. Suggestions include adding microneedling, topical minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant for further improvement.

      community 28 month update. 0.5 dut daily

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user reversed hair loss using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily without side effects. Others noted hair thickening but questioned the absence of minoxidil use.

      community Complete non responder to everything. Modern Norwood Sisyphus

       78 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for four years and topical minoxidil with microneedling for a year but has not seen significant results in slowing hair loss. They are considering trying dutasteride despite concerns about its intensity, and others suggest trying oral minoxidil or combining treatments for better results.

      community 60-Day check-in on Morr-F

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user reports positive progress in hair regrowth using Minoxidil, Morr-F, Folligen, and supplements, with no significant side effects. They note improvement in hair density and are documenting changes with weekly photos.

      community 45 YO Male .5 Mg Dutasteride 1.5 mg minoxidil

       1822 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 45-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 1.5 mg minoxidil after initially starting with finasteride. He reports no major side effects, except increased hair growth in unwanted areas, and attributes his success to being a good responder to the medication.

      community Mesotherapy Dutasteride Injections in Europe ?

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is planning to use mesotherapy with 0.025% dutasteride for hair maintenance due to intolerance to finasteride. They seek clinics in Northern Germany, Sweden, or nearby countries for dutasteride scalp injections.

      community M-29 Facing Hairloss and Thinning

       6 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is starting a hair loss treatment with Minoxidil (5 mg oral and 10% topical), Dutasteride, and Zinc, and is concerned about the high dosages. Other users suggest following the dermatologist's advice, starting with topical treatments, and discussing dosage concerns with the doctor.

      community A year on a new protocol: Oral Min and Dut

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user followed a hair loss treatment using 2.5mg oral Minoxidil and 0.5mg oral Dutasteride daily. They initially tried a homemade topical Dutasteride but switched to capsules, achieving impressive results.