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      community Hairline slowly coming back from the dead 💀

       504 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experienced positive hair regrowth using oral and topical minoxidil, oral dutasteride, microneedling, and supplements. They noted improved hairline and temple density with minor side effects like a few forehead pimples.

      community Topical Finasteride 2 year update

       933 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported significant improvement in hair quality and stability using topical finasteride for two years, without side effects. They later added minoxidil, which may have further enhanced hair quality.

      community Are there actual risks with oral minoxidil? How can they be mitigated

      in Minoxidil  20 upvotes 5 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like heart issues, increased body hair, and facial puffiness, but these are often dose-dependent and temporary. Users report varying experiences, with some combining it with finasteride or RU58841 for better results, while others experience minimal or no side effects.

      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 DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

       101 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.

      community Don't stop taking minoxidil no matter what

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. The main advice is to start with finasteride and never stop minoxidil once started, as stopping can lead to significant hair loss.

      community 2 years of treatment, hair continues to get worse

       232 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is worried about hair loss despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo for two years and is considering switching to dutasteride. Responses suggest patience, lifestyle changes, or trying additional treatments like microneedling.

      community 5-Months Update: Minoxidil + Red Light Therapy + Lifestyle Changes

       1023 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.

      community The 'DHT itch' is real - notes from a casual bodybuilder

      in Chat  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.

      community Had a son while being on FIN, MUST READ

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  619 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared his experience of having two healthy children while continuously using finasteride (Fin) for hair loss, challenging fears about its potential impact on fetal development. The discussion that followed included various perspectives, with some users sharing similar experiences, others expressing concerns about potential risks, and some emphasizing the need for more substantial evidence before drawing conclusions.

      community A New Hair Loss Drug Could Cure Balding and Reverse Graying

       367 upvotes 10 months ago
      ABS-201, a prolactin receptor blocker, shows promise in reversing hair loss and graying, with early success in macaques. Current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are still widely used, but new options like PP405 are eagerly anticipated.

      community I don’t understand this, is he equating taking Fin with being on HRT?

       303 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.

      community 23M Couldn’t go bald for fear of my Girlfriend leaving me.

       1096 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old man uses a topical spray with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair loss, experiencing improved hair growth but occasional heart palpitations. He worries his girlfriend might leave him if he goes bald, but commenters advise that if she would leave over hair loss, she isn't worth it.

      community Confession/Mini-Rant: I haven’t cut my hair since I started balding

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses coping with hair loss, with the original poster using finasteride and derma rolling as treatments. They express insecurity about their appearance, choosing to grow their hair long to hide balding, while others suggest different hairstyles and self-care strategies.

      community Oral Min 2.5 - 6 months -only been getting worse

       8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss after starting oral minoxidil and using creatine, with no improvement after six months. Many suggest stopping creatine, as it may increase DHT and contribute to hair loss, and consider using topical minoxidil or other treatments.

      community I quit min for 6 months: here’s what happened

       122 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil due to severe side effects and experienced rapid hair loss. They also tried finasteride and dutasteride but faced adverse reactions, leading them to consider accepting hair loss and exploring options like oral minoxidil or a hair transplant.

      community Oral 1mg Fin/ 2.5mg Min (Before/After)

      in Progress Pictures  127 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the transition from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, and the associated shedding phase. Users advise patience and consistency, noting that shedding is common and improvement may take several months.

      community About 1.5 years since the switch to dut + min

       180 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, experiencing better hair maintenance and some regrowth. They also addressed vitamin deficiencies, which may have contributed to their progress.

      community 1 year on fin/min. This is your reminder to power through!

       1217 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and oral finasteride (1mg), with no side effects except initial shedding. The user noticed thicker eyebrows and beard, and the hairline improved with baby hairs, but the hair quality differs from the rest of the head.

      community 3 month progress on min + fin capsule

      in Is this regrowth?  400 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using a capsule containing minoxidil and finasteride. They reported no major side effects and plan to continue the treatment until their late 20s.