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      community 2 years Finasteride only difference. Won’t get cocky but I think I’m fighting off the Norwood Reaper completely boys

      in Progress Pictures  506 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared a 2-year progress picture showing improvement in hair loss using only finasteride, with others discussing their own experiences and considering additional treatments like minoxidil or hair transplants. Some users reported hair loss stabilization, while one user experienced regrowth after increasing their finasteride dosage.

      community 17 month update, topical minoxidil + oral finasteride for the first 12 months, moved to topical last 5, + inconsistent 0.3mm microneedling before application for 4 months – more info in comments

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      With a head full of hair, like a phoenix! This user has experienced positive results from using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for 12 months, followed by 5 months of only topical use, as well as microneedling before application for 4 months. They are now considering a hair transplant in order to further enhance their results.

      community This is my progress so far, what we thinking?

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 6.5 months, topical minoxidil for about 4 months, and occasionally microneedling to treat hair loss, and is asking if the progress shown is appropriate for that time. Commenters are congratulating the user on the visible improvement.

      community My barber noticed my progress 😁

      in Update  208 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user's barber noticed significant improvement in their hair thickness after they started using 2.5mg Minoxidil since August 2023 and 1mg Finasteride daily since September 2023. The user has experienced some headaches when missing Minoxidil doses but has not noticed major side effects.

      community Almost 8 months. 40 years old. Owe it all to this sub.

      in Progress Pictures  815 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 40-year-old man successfully regrew his hair in 8 months using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5 oral minoxidil, minoxidil foam twice a day, derma rolling/stamping twice a week, and retinol serum. The community praised his progress, asked about his routine, and shared their own experiences.

      community Ive managed to beat the gream reaper of balding

      in Minoxidil  499 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their success with minoxidil for hair loss, using 5% liquid Kirkland twice daily and dermarolling monthly, and plans to add finasteride. They saw significant progress after three months and regained confidence.

      community 2 year fin/min progress (age 27-29)

      in Progress Pictures  302 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user's two-year progress using 1mg of oral finasteride daily and twice daily application of 5% minoxidil solution for hair loss. The user experienced temporary side effects but is pleased with the results, and another user warns about the importance of consistent use for maintaining results.

      community Would taking oral and topical Minoxidil be an overkill?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 40-year-old male with Norwood IV hair loss is considering adding 1.25mg oral Minoxidil in the morning to his current evening spray containing 7% Minoxidil, Finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin. He questions if this combination would be excessive or unnecessary.

      community 2 years Fin + Minoxidil Regrowth

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  112 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using 2.5mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, recently adding topical dutasteride. Another user questioned the high finasteride dosage, noting no benefits over 1mg.

      community Minoxidil and microneedling results

      in Is this regrowth?  20 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user reported noticeable hair regrowth after using 5% topical minoxidil daily and microneedling weekly since mid-January. They previously used dutasteride for four years with minimal effect.

      community Kinda freaking out because my hair loss is getting worse again (on fin)

      in Chat  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user started taking finasteride 1.5 years ago with some success in stopping hair loss but no regrowth, and is now experiencing increased hair loss after a recent operation, questioning if the medication stopped working or if the hair loss is temporary. They are considering switching to a different treatment and seeking advice.

      community 3 months update (min, fin, microneedle, ketocanozal)

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using 5% Minoxidil foam for three months, 1mg Finasteride for 1.5 months, weekly derma stamping, and Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for hair loss treatment. They have not noticed any improvement since February and are concerned about baby hair falling out when applying Minoxidil and shampooing.

      community Topical minoxidil 3 months results

      in Progress Pictures  624 upvotes 1 year ago
      This conversation is about a user named "mr_mime125" who experienced results from using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) solution 1.5 ml twice a day for the first two months followed by just minoxidil (5%) 1 ml once a day in the last month, resulting in a drastic improvement to their hairline. Other users discussed their progress while asking questions and offering encouragement.

      community 8 months min and fin… feeling pretty hopeful

      in Progress Pictures  481 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 8 months of using topical 5% minoxidil and 0.01% finasteride, showing significant hair regrowth. Replies suggest the user might not need a hair transplant and recommend considering oral finasteride.

      community Crown update 1 month - Oral min & Oral fin

      in Update  69 upvotes 2 months ago
      User is 1.5 months into using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, along with dermarolling. They report good progress and seek advice on whether new hairs will thicken.

      community HairCafe was right about trolls on dutasteride

      in Chat  230 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user falsely claimed to use 2.5mg of dutasteride by using someone else's photo, which actually showed results from finasteride. The conversation discusses the challenges and skepticism around hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride.

      community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.

      community Review of my consultation with Dr Zarev

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user had a detailed 3.5-hour consultation with Dr. Zarev for hair loss treatment, praising his meticulous approach and innovative techniques, and was prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil. Other users agreed on Zarev's expertise, noting his long waiting list and the high quality of his work, with one surgery per week and a focus on individual patient care.

      community 2 and a half years progress and update

      in Progress Pictures  316 upvotes 10 months ago
      After 2.5 years of using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, and weekly micro-needling, the user reports thicker, healthier hair without further loss. They noticed initial regrowth at 3 months, with significant improvement up to 18 months, and no negative side effects from the treatment.

      community 2 months of RU after 2 years of fin and OM ED

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user was using 1mg finasteride daily and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for two years, then added RU58841 to their routine two months ago and is asking for opinions on any changes in hair growth. They provided progress pictures without dermarolling and maintained consistent lighting for comparison.

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, and is seeking advice on why the treatments aren't working and how to address potential androgen receptor sensitivity. Replies suggest getting tested and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP).

      community Low testosterone and dht. What should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.

      community Follow up from post on 23/02- lighting better

      in Progress Pictures  282 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for 5 months, with no side effects and an increase in confidence, especially with an upcoming wedding. They encourage others considering treatment to start.

      community 3 months results | minoxidil & finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  269 upvotes 7 months 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 October-February, 4 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 30-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with 5% Minoxidil foam, a combination of 0.3% Finasteride and 6% Minoxidil at night, weekly dermastamping with 1.5 mm needles, and 1% ketoconazole shampoo 2-3 times a week for four months. He is asking for opinions on his hair regrowth and whether he can expect full recovery of his crown.

      community Hair much worse after 6 months?

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.

      community Hairline Progress (One Year Difference)

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hairline progress after one year using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily. Some users struggle to see the difference, but overall discussion includes treatment experience and age.