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      community Microneedling - 6 months and no results. Any advice?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling for 6 months with minoxidil showed no improvements in hair growth. User seeks advice on other treatments or whether to continue microneedling; current stack includes finasteride, eucapil, and minoxidil with tretinoin.

      community Is Topical Fin a Reasonable Alternative?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discusses mild/moderate hair loss and considers switching from oral to topical finasteride due to past endocrine issues. They seek feedback on topical finasteride's effectiveness and reputable sources, with replies suggesting Minoxidilmax products as effective alternatives.

      community I have a theory that scalp massage works.

       17 upvotes 6 years ago
      Scalp massage may help with hair growth by stimulating blood flow, similar to minoxidil. Users discuss its potential benefits and share personal experiences, noting it might reduce DHT levels and improve hair health.

      community Before vs 3 months on minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is pleased with hair regrowth after three months of using minoxidil and plans to start finasteride for further improvement. They experienced initial shedding but no significant side effects and are considering finasteride despite some medical hesitations.

      community What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  307 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

      community 1mg FIN only. 1 year progress on (28M)

      in Progress Pictures  344 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "Bardo95" shared their one-year progress using finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. They experienced thickening of their general thinning and received compliments on their progress. Other users discussed their own experiences with finasteride and expressed hope for similar results.

      community Derms are so useless, how did they even get to be in these positions with all these academic years when random internet dwellers know more than them?

      in Chat  101 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hair loss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hair loss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.

      community Going to try the theory posted here for the next 3-6 months

      in Treatment  188 upvotes 3 years ago
      User xEternex tries hair regrowth with daily broccoli sprouts, apple extract containing procyanidin b2, and microneedling. Others discuss potential issues with the experiment and share their experiences with vegetable consumption and hair growth.

      community 1.5 months in, looking pretty good

      in Progress Pictures  357 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's positive experience with hair loss treatment after 1.5 months, using topical finasteride, minoxidil, keto shampoo, and minoxidil shampoo, despite the drying effect of keto shampoo and a change in hair texture due to accutane. Responses include congratulations, personal experiences with hair loss treatments, and a mention of accutane's negative impact on hair.

      community Minoxidil (3 months) & Finasteride (2 months) Update. 23M

      in Progress Pictures  534 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped due to brittleness.

      community Mid 40s Fin only - 12 month update.

      in Progress Pictures  508 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no side effects noticed.

      community 5 month progress, should i add fin?

      in Progress Pictures  241 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress using 5% topical minoxidil daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. Some suggest adding finasteride to maintain results, while others commend the current regimen's effectiveness.

      community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

      community Regrowth 21 months, fin, 41 Male

      in Progress Pictures  592 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 21-month hair regrowth journey using oral Finasteride 1mg daily and Minoxidil 5% topical applications. Despite initial discouragement due to slow progress, they saw significant improvement, reducing the need for a hair transplant to minor fill-ins at the front hairline.

      community Any long term diffuse thinners success stories?

      in Chat  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with early-stage diffuse hair thinning asked for long-term success stories using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. One person regained most of their hair after 22 months on finasteride and minoxidil, while another saw significant improvement with oral minoxidil after trying various treatments over many years.

      community RU58841 One month difference comparison

      in Progress Pictures  129 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of RU58841 for hair loss, with one user sharing a one-month difference in their hair after using it. Users discuss where to buy RU58841, potential side effects including heart issues, and mixed opinions on its effectiveness, with some questioning the need for treatment based on the before and after pictures.

      community I’m already DOING EVERYTHING!!!

      in Female  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

      community Hairloss is mentally exhausting

      in Chat  25 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.

      community 24 y/o woman diagnosed with AGA today. Scared and confused.

       9 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.