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      community June 2023 to Present. Finasteride only.

      in Progress Pictures  579 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man, 34, reports positive hair regrowth after using only Finasteride with no significant side effects, except possible weight gain. Users react with a mix of skepticism, congratulations, and requests for more details about his treatment and personal life.

      community 3 months results | minoxidil & finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  269 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily and 1mg finasteride nightly for hair loss, and has seen positive results in 3 months. They plan to continue the treatment indefinitely as it provides reassurance against hair loss.

      community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !

      in Chat  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.

      community How dangerous would fin be for me to take at 18?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss without noticeable improvement and is considering oral finasteride. Some users suggest starting oral finasteride at 18 is fine, especially if puberty is complete, while others recommend caution and consulting a specialist.

      community Soon nearly 2 Years Finasteride+Minoxidil Update

      in Progress Pictures  406 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing a nearly 2-year update on hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil, with occasional use of microneedling. Commenters are impressed with the significant improvement in the user's hair.

      community Second shedding phase after 6 months? Should I worry?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old started using minoxidil, rosemary oil, Alpecin caffeine shampoos, scalp massager, derma rollers, and supplements for hair regrowth, seeing significant improvement initially. However, after 6 months, they noticed increased shedding and thinning, causing concern about whether this is normal or indicative of a problem.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  315 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

      community Found this meme on a forum……..

      in Satire  150 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a meme related to hair loss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst man

      in Chat  248 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the struggles of dealing with diffuse thinning at a young age and the lack of significant improvement after using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some suggest additional methods like derma rolling, microneedling, and hair fibers, while others share their own experiences and encourage persistence with treatment.

      community 14-month update - dut, min, niz, 1.5mm roller.

      in Progress Pictures  449 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 14-month hair loss treatment update using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, a 1.5mm derma roller, and Nizoral, with noticeable hair regrowth and no side effects. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of microneedling in combination with topical treatments, with many users agreeing it significantly enhances results.

      community Roughly one year on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  510 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Side effects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.

      community 6 months of Mexican Finasteride (1.25mg every other day). It’s working slow but steady.

      in Progress Pictures  282 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss treatment routine including Mexican finasteride (1.25mg every other day), daily minoxidil, bi-weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, noting significant crown growth and some frontal hairline improvement with initial side effects that have since subsided. They are seeking advice to improve results, particularly at the frontal hairline, without resorting to a hair transplant.

      community Finasteride vs Dutasteride: The Science

      in Research/Science  169 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation compares Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, discussing their effectiveness and side effects. Users share personal results and consider combining treatments like Dutasteride with RU58841.

      community 11 months on fin only. Regrowth + thickness

      in Progress Pictures  572 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported hair regrowth and increased thickness after 11 months using finasteride 1mg, taken 3-4 times a week, with noticeable improvement starting around the third or fourth month. No side effects were mentioned, and the user is considering reducing the dosage to find the minimum needed to maintain results.

      community 6 month update (1mg fin. 5% min. daily)

      in Progress Pictures  237 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a 6-month hair loss treatment update using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Some users apply minoxidil once or twice a day, and there's no mention of using a dermaroller or dermastamp in the treatment.

      community A Complete Guide to Hair Loss for Beginners

      in Research/Science  525 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.

      community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  133 upvotes 1 year ago
      People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community Huberman tweet about finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  278 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.

      community Around 7 months progress on fin and minox

      in Progress Pictures  565 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old male's seven-month progress in treating hair loss using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil, which he added after 4/5 months. The responses are positive, praising his noticeable improvement and encouraging him to continue the treatment.

      community 8 months on finasteride, I will continue with only fin for one full year until I hop on anything else. 24M, 1.25mg daily. Every pic is taken at the start of every month, the first one is when i started the medication.

      in Progress Pictures  588 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's 8-month progress on finasteride for hair loss treatment, with plans to continue for a full year. The user experienced initial shedding and scalp itch, which subsided, leading to hair growth. Other users discussed the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.

      community 48 days of Fin, Min, and Dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  1743 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss for 2-3 years, and added 5% topical minoxidil and daily 1.5mm dermarolling to their routine 50 days ago, which resulted in significant hair growth. The user recommends dermarolling along with minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

      community Minoxidil seems logistically impossible and impractical to use

      in Minoxidil  136 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.

      community 5 Month Dutasteride Progress Before and After

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing significant hair loss started using Dutasteride, a drug typically used for prostate issues, and noticed a positive change in hair thickness and volume after 5 months. Other users in the conversation also shared their experiences and observations with Dutasteride, with one mentioning additional use of oral Minoxidil.