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      community August 2023 to December 2023 (4.5 months oral dut/oral min)

      in Progress Pictures  189 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old has seen positive hair growth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg daily of oral dutasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, despite previously losing hair due to stopping medications and wearing a hair system. They plan to continue treatment and are considering adding dermarolling to their regimen, with a hair transplant scheduled for the following year.

      community Female male-pattern AGA- seeking help

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female with male-pattern hair loss (AGA) is seeking help after unsuccessful treatments with spironolactone and supplements, and is considering oral minoxidil and finasteride despite concerns about medication side effects. She has ruled out hormonal birth control and PRP/PRFM, and is looking into further medical advice due to abnormal lab results.

      community Opinions on this study for Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.

      community 6 month update of 1 mg fin only

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.

      community 10 month update transplant 2300 grafts & 7 1/2 months min/fin topical

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 10-month update on their hair loss treatment, including a hair transplant of 2300 grafts and 7.5 months of using a topical minoxidil/finasteride solution and ketoconazole shampoo. They expressed regret for not starting the medications sooner and reported side effects like heart palpitations, which improved after cutting out caffeine.

      community March 21st vs July 9th! Topical fin, minox, latanoprost, and biotin

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "cooler1082" shared their progress pictures for hair loss after using topical finasteride, minoxidil, latanoprost, and biotin. Other users commented on the positive results and asked about the specific dosages used. One user mentioned that latanoprost is an eye medication that has shown some potential for treating hair loss.

      community Finasteride two years results from horrible shed

      in Progress Pictures 2 years ago
      This user experienced severe hair loss, but was able to successfully treat it with finasteride over a two year period. Despite experiencing multiple shedding cycles while on the medication, Mission5896 reported that their hair continued to get thicker and stronger. Additionally, they tried both minoxidil orally and topically, but only found success with finasteride.

      community There are no new treatments as of now.

      in Chat 2 years ago
      Treatments for androgenic hair loss, including the use of finasteride, minoxidil, nizroal and microneedling/dermarolling. Side effects are discussed and it is noted that while there are tradeoffs to taking medications, they are generally safe and effective.

      community Write down your routine to fight agains hair loss

      in Chat  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about personal routines to combat hair loss, including treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, vitamins, and dermastamping. Specific methods vary, with some using daily topical applications, oral medications, and weekly procedures like dermarolling and special shampoos.

      community Young guys read this

       68 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user's experience with dealing with hair loss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.

      community Is there any way to know for sure if hair thinning is just from fungal infection/ inflammation and would be reversed with just Ketoconazole 2%/ triamcinolone acetonide etc?

       2 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user is unsure if their hair thinning is due to fungal infection/inflammation or genetic factors and is hesitant to start Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are currently using Ketoconazole 2% and triamcinolone acetonide and are concerned about potential side effects from other medications.

      community Been taking Fin for 10 months and have no results whatsoever

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user has been taking Finasteride for hair loss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other users suggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  445 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community 5 month results on natural protocol, i made a post after 3 mont of treatment wich you can find in my profile. I used different massages(detumescence therapy, wooden brush, tom hagerty exercises)vitamins(d3,fish oil, biotin,msm, magnesium) drank green tea and ate pumpkin seeds( reduces dht)

      in Is this regrowth?  146 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hair loss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.

      community 5Months 0.5mg Fin + 2.5mg Oral Min | UPDATE #2

      in Progress Pictures  912 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user, Salty-Peace-577, shared their 5-month update on using 0.5mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced significant hair growth, particularly in their eyebrows, and shared their regimen and tips for hair growth. Some users in the conversation also discussed the side effects they experienced with different dosages of the medications.

      community I lost the fight against MPB at age 22 despite being on treatments.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.

      community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

      in Chat  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

      community My story (22m, fin, min, niz, RU, dut –> part frontal hair system)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      User "hairplsrn" shares their hair loss journey, trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but experiencing worsening hair loss. They decide to get a partial frontal hair system and continue medication, while others offer support and advice on staying on medication and focusing on overall confidence.

      community Not happy with current routine, suggestions for improvement?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 26-year-old male is unhappy with his current hair loss routine, which includes microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and a topical formula with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and other ingredients. He struggles with consistency due to ADHD and is considering switching to oral medication for simplicity, but is concerned about side effects and effectiveness.

      community 4600 - result 9 month - Dr. Carman

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, Vitamin D, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.

      community Results on 2 months of Dutasteride 0.5mg + 2.5mg Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  147 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's results after two months of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil, alongside other treatments such as multivitamins, derma rolling, finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, Pyrithione zinc shampoo, hair vitamins, and rosemary oil. People in the conversation shared encouragement and discussed their own regimens for treating hair loss.

      community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?

      in Minoxidil  173 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.