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      community 2 years of Androgen inhibition.

       144 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone to combat hair loss and hormonal acne, with mixed results and concerns about side effects. The user is experimenting with spironolactone despite its potential risks, hoping for skin and body hair improvements.

      community Clascoterone 5% solution infographic

       130 upvotes 9 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% solution is discussed as a potential new treatment for hair loss, offering an alternative for those who can't use finasteride or need additional options beyond minoxidil. Concerns about cost, effectiveness, and safety compared to existing treatments like RU58841 and finasteride are highlighted.

      community 50 and started OM and finasteride almost two years ago

      1 month ago
      A 50-year-old started taking 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride almost two years ago for hair thinning, but still experiences significant shedding. They are concerned about potential side effects on organs and wonder if long-term users monitor their liver or kidneys.

      community 20MTF Results on the crown from 1 year on estrogen injections

       468 upvotes 6 months ago
      Estrogen injections significantly improved hair growth, particularly on the crown, after stopping finasteride. Monotherapy with estrogen led to hairline improvement, but also caused sterility and potential feminization effects.

      community Latanoprost- an effective medication

       8 upvotes 7 months ago
      Latanoprost is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, noted for its synergy with minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors, but concerns include its effectiveness on scalp hair, cost, and potential skin darkening. Some users express interest in trying latanoprost or bimatoprost despite limited real-world evidence.

      community Dutasteride 2.5 mg Progress (6 months)

       181 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 49-year-old male switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride 2.5 mg daily, along with oral Minoxidil 5 mg, resulting in significant hair regrowth and stopping hair loss after six months. Despite initial side effects like adrenaline spikes and urinary issues, the user is satisfied with the results and plans to continue the treatment.

      community 21M Oral Finasteride 7-month progress!

       1249 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride for 7 months, initially with minoxidil but later stopped due to inconvenience. He had no major side effects, except a temporary increase in sex drive, and plans to continue finasteride.

      community Topical fin vehicle other than minox

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using a topical finasteride solution without minoxidil to avoid side effects, with suggestions to use alternatives like a PG solvent or Stemox. There is also a mention of mixing finasteride with fisetin powder in the solvent.

      community Losing hairs on aggressive treatment.

      in Transgender  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about side effects and cost.

      community 6 months on min-fin medication

       615 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 42-year-old user shared progress after 6 months using 1.25mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, with 5% topical minoxidil twice a day, improved nutrition, and weekly dermarolling. The user noticed some shedding and slower regrowth but remains disciplined, while others commented on the impressive results and potential side effects of high minoxidil doses.

      community Minox 3mg, Finasteride 1.2mg (6 month perfect adherence)

       370 upvotes 5 months ago
      Significant hair improvement was achieved using 3mg Minoxidil and 1.2mg Finasteride over six months, with no side effects, leading to reconsideration of a hair transplant. A detailed skincare routine, including tretinoin and SPF, also improved skin appearance.

      community What do we currently know about clascoterone?

       7 upvotes 8 months ago
      Clascoterone is seen as a promising topical treatment for hair loss, similar to finasteride but without side effects, though concerns exist about its long-term effectiveness. Other treatments discussed include topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and oral options like dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community 11mth daily 0.5mg oral finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  835 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth with 0.5mg oral finasteride daily, despite a minoxidil allergy, and reported no side effects. They also used a keto shampoo and were satisfied with the results.

      community 6 months on minoxidil and finastreride

       1659 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 24-year-old experienced improved hair growth using 5% minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, and dermastamping, but faced side effects like low libido and mild erectile dysfunction. They plan to reduce finasteride dosage after full results and may consider a hair transplant if thinning recurs.

      community Reasonable and safe stack? Bloodwork within.

       1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 26-year-old male is using a combination of clomiphene, minoxidil, tadalafil, bupropion, and lisdexamfetamine to address low testosterone, ED, depression, and focus issues. He seeks input on the safety and efficacy of this regimen, which also includes magnesium, zinc, and fish oil supplements.

      community 20M What blood test panel should I take?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and oral minoxidil for 2 months and is planning to check testosterone and estradiol levels. He is seeking advice on additional blood tests to consider.

      community M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

       19 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced high liver enzyme levels, possibly due to topical finasteride or supplements, and decided to stop using finasteride while continuing minoxidil. After stopping finasteride and supplements, liver levels returned to normal, suggesting finasteride or supplements might have been the cause.

      community Any men here taking oral spironolactone?

       5 upvotes 2 months ago
      Men discussing the use of oral spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia, with some reporting no immediate changes in hair but noticing clearer skin and weight loss. Concerns about side effects like gynecomastia and erectile dysfunction are mentioned, with users planning to adjust doses over time.

      community 6-month finasteride and minoxidil adventure

      in Progress Pictures  195 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased self-confidence and interest from women after using 1.25mg finasteride and twice-daily minoxidil foam for six months, despite minor side effects like forgetfulness and slight gynecomastia. The user also noted no additional hair growth elsewhere except for using minoxidil on their mustache.

      community [20M] Oral min for a year, DHT is fighting back

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil for hair thinning but is considering adding finasteride due to recent thinning and DHT effects. He plans to consult a dermatologist for finasteride to maintain or regrow hair.

      community Oral 1mg Finesteride 2mg Minoxidil

       485 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2mg minoxidil daily, along with Nizoral shampoo and rosemary oil. They are curious about further improving hair density and whether increasing the minoxidil dose would help.

      community Any good experiences with Alfatradiol ?

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Alfatradiol is discussed as a weak 5ARI and estrogen, not as effective as minoxidil, RU58841, or CB-03-01, but a safe alternative for those who can't use finasteride. Users express frustration over the lack of strong FDA-approved topical antiandrogens for hair loss.

      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 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 Finastride 1 mg Only, 5 months in

      in Is this regrowth?  55 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experienced surprising results with 1 mg finasteride after five months, noticing reduced shedding and increased hair thickness. They plan to start minoxidil and dermastamping, reporting no significant side effects on libido.

      community 2 Month Progress (Fin 1mg and Min( 2.5mg)

       106 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is happy with their 2-month progress using a 3-in-1 oral tablet containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, with minor side effects like slightly lower libido. They report no significant issues like breakouts and note that oral treatments are more effective than topical ones.