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      community 15yo with severe anxiety from Norwood 2.5 and thinning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing hair loss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.

      community I just made 60x of 5mg minoxidil sugar cubes

      in Minoxidil  1330 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user created oral minoxidil sugar cubes due to lack of prescription access, leading to a humorous discussion about unconventional and potentially unsafe methods of using minoxidil. The conversation highlights the lengths people go to for hair growth.

      community 3-month progress with fin and min

      in Update  752 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 29-year-old male is experiencing positive hair regrowth after 3 months using oral finasteride (1mg) and topical minoxidil (1ml twice daily), despite side effects like scalp itchiness and dandruff. He plans to continue the treatment long-term and may switch to foam minoxidil to alleviate scalp issues.

      community 23M, been on 1.25mg generic Finasteride for 8 months now

      in Is this regrowth?  387 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using 1.25 mg generic finasteride daily for 8 months and is seeing significant hair regrowth, particularly in the crown area. He is considering adding minoxidil to his regimen but is unsure if the improvement is due to the medication or just longer hair.

      community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 6 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.

      community 14 Month Progress w/ Topical Fin+Min

      in Progress Pictures  985 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared 14-month progress pictures using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about age, improvement timeline, and how to obtain finasteride.

      community 1 month of using fin, so happy

      in Progress Pictures  868 upvotes 6 months ago
      User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.

      community 1.5 Year - Bad Results (HT, FIN, MINO, PRP, etc)

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.

      community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 6 months ago
      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 Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

      in Transplants  173 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Before, and my last 3 hair styles over 2 years. (Hair system)

      in Hair Systems  537 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using finasteride and minoxidil without satisfactory results, and later switching to hair systems, which they plan to use indefinitely. The user and others discussed the positive reactions, maintenance, and normalization of hair systems for men.

      community Warning: Your Rogaine Foam Might Not Contain Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  373 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.

      community Progress Pics 2 years fin 1mg, 1 year min

      in Progress Pictures  277 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss progress after 2 years of finasteride and 1 year of minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling and regular exercise. They experienced initial shedding but saw significant improvement after 4 months.

      community Life after minoxidil? Has anyone stopped

      in Update  147 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

      community My mum is mad annoying about Fin.

      in Chat  245 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

      community 3 month progress on Minoxidil 5% only.

      in Is this regrowth?  1040 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is pleased with their hair regrowth after 3 months using Minoxidil 5%. They plan to start Finasteride upon returning home, and others discuss the importance of consistency and patience with hair loss treatments.

      community Less messy way of applying minoxidil

      in Chat  25 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation suggests using a dropper to apply minoxidil to the scalp without force for a less messy application compared to sprays or other methods.

      community Only Minoxidil 2 Months Before After Photos

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their 2-month hair growth progress using only Minoxidil, noting significant improvement and plans to continue despite a genetic predisposition to baldness. They apply Minoxidil twice daily, experienced a heat rash, and chose not to use Finasteride due to side effects.

      community I married my high school crush because of balding

      in Satire  1051 upvotes 11 months ago
      A man shared how his baldness led to reconnecting with his high school crush, resulting in marriage. The conversation includes jokes and varied opinions on balding, with no specific treatments mentioned.

      community 6 months of using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray!

      in Progress Pictures  690 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their positive 6-month experience using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with others discussing the effectiveness and side effects of topical treatments. Instructions on how to use the spray were also provided.

      community 28M Hair Transplant in India, will update with results.

      in Transplants  211 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 28-year-old man had a hair transplant in India, choosing not to start finasteride due to past side effects with other medications but will use minoxidil for six months post-surgery. He researched and selected a clinic in Mumbai with a high reputation, underwent a 9-hour procedure for $965, and is optimistic about the results.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  103 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.