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      community 11 years on only fin, it can work! 19yo - 30yo

      in Progress Pictures  212 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hair thickness over 11 years using only finasteride, taken three times a week, with no side effects. Commenters reacted positively, with one wishing they had started treatment earlier.

      community Tretinoin & Minoxidil application

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using Tretinoin with Minoxidil may increase Minoxidil's absorption and improve hair growth results. The user is seeking advice on how to apply both treatments effectively.

      community Bloodwork reports just came in

      in Update  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.

      community Andrew Schulz stated he had been using a ‘’hair pill’’ for 15 years and it may have caused him infertility

      in Satire  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential link between hair loss treatment pills, specifically finasteride, and infertility. Users share their experiences and opinions, with some suggesting that finasteride can temporarily lower sperm count, while others argue that other factors like age and lifestyle could also contribute to infertility.

      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 On fin for 9 months, shedding for 7

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing increased shedding and thinning despite treatment. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.

      community Best Microneedle Lengths To Stimulate Stem Cells

      in Microneedling  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling with needle lengths of 1.5mm to 2.5mm to stimulate hair follicle stem cells for potential hair growth. Using needles longer than 2.5mm is not recommended due to risk of puncturing veins in the scalp. A dermastamp is suggested over a roller.

      community Hair came back in 3 months at 39y/o.

      in Progress Pictures  421 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, caffeine, biotin, and RU58841, along with weekly dermarolling. However, others advised against the user's plan to switch to rosemary oil and microneedling only, emphasizing the importance of continuing the current treatment to maintain the results.

      community Is DUT better or worse than FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) and Finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. Users share varied experiences, with some finding DUT more effective and others experiencing side effects or no change, highlighting that individual responses can vary.

      community Reflex Hyperandrogenicty: How I recovered from it

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding from RU58841 and recovered by stopping its use and starting treatments including Minoxidil, Rosemary Verbenone, Stemoxydine, Aminexil, copper peptide serum, and specific shampoos. They also consistently used oral Finasteride and plan to try Minoxidil 10%.

      community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  972 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.

      community 11-month progress (fin+min +microneedling+nizoral). Am I ready for HT or should I wait more?

      in Progress Pictures  44 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "jsonparquet" shared their 11-month progress using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral for hair loss. Other users expressed amazement and suggested waiting another year before considering a hair transplant. One user shared their own experience of slow but steady gains over 3 years using a regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Finasteride shed is crazy at 7 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that experiencing shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users have reported regrowth and improvement in their hair density after the shedding phase.

      community Questions about alfatradiol logistics

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.

      community Progress pics April 30 to Aug 9

      in Progress Pictures  300 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "mspamnamem" shares their progress with a hair loss treatment stack consisting of finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and microneedling. They express satisfaction with their progress and hope for continued improvement. Other users in the conversation provide encouragement and share their own experiences.

      community A Technical Question About Pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide is believed to be more effective than RU58841 and 1 mg finasteride in treating hair loss, with no systemic hormonal effects and the potential to block more than 31% of scalp DHT. It may also antagonize scalp testosterone due to its action as an androgen receptor antagonist.

      community My thoughts after 4 years of shaving my head and SMP (27, NW3.5V)

      in SMP  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      After suffering from hair loss and trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and scalp micropigmentation without lasting success, the individual found freedom and a renewed sense of self by shaving their head and accepting their baldness. They encourage others struggling with hair loss to not waste years searching for a cure and to consider embracing a shaved head as a positive solution.

      community Hair Transplant result after one week

      in Progress Pictures  588 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post is about a user's hair transplant results after one week, with 4000 grafts implanted. The conversation includes discussions about the healing process, shedding phase, and the number of grafts used.

      community Oral minoxidil works wonders!!!

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth on his crown after using oral minoxidil (initially 1.25 mg, increased to 2.5 mg, then reduced back to 1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg), without side effects except increased hair on arms, beard, and eyelashes. He also used anaphase conditioner and shampoo but no derma rolling or additional multivitamins.