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      community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  61 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.

      community 26 Months of Treatment (Min/Fin/Micro) …

      in Progress Pictures  344 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 26-month hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and microneedling, with gradual improvement in their hairline. The user applied treatments consistently and adjusted the frequency of microneedling based on feedback, noting that progress can feel slow compared to others.

      community 6 months into Dutasteride and my hair is way worse than before

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  73 upvotes 7 months ago
      After six months on Dutasteride, the user's hair is worse than before, despite previously trying finasteride and RU/Fluridil without success. Some suggest continuing Dutasteride and adding progress photos, while others share their positive experiences or advise sticking to one treatment for at least a year.

      community 9 months update. 40m, fin/min/ru

      in Progress Pictures  210 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 40-year-old man shared a 9-month update on his hair loss treatment, which includes 1.25mg finasteride, 8% minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamins, with no significant side effects. He has seen improvement in his hair growth and has stopped wearing hats as a result.

      community My current nuclear stack. Thoughts?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is using RU58841 twice daily, dutasteride 0.5mg every two days, dutasteride mesotherapy every three months, and 20mg oral minoxidil daily. Other users suggest this regimen is excessive and recommend adding microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 7 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 Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

      community My barber noticed my progress 😁

      in Update  212 upvotes 9 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 Update: 4 Month progress on Fin/Min plus dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  559 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared a 4-month update on their hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, a dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, multivitamins, and biotin, and received positive reactions and inquiries from others. They also mentioned lifestyle changes such as quitting creatine, alcohol, and smoking, which may have contributed to their success.

      community Hair much worse after 6 months?

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 1 year 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 Spironolactone or bicalutamide prescription

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone seeking a doctor in the EU who prescribes spironolactone or bicalutamide for female pattern hair loss, as they are having difficulty finding treatment options beyond Minoxidil in Austria. They are asking for recommendations and are open to direct messages for assistance.

      community Shedding and thinning won’t stop on Nuclear protocol

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.

      community I want to sacrifice my hair in the name of science

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.

      community RU58841 alone vs. with Fin / Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 combined with finasteride or dutasteride is more effective than RU58841 alone for hair loss. Users suggest combining these with minoxidil and microneedling for better results.

      community Coffee and androgenetic alopecia

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a claim that avoiding coffee can lead to significant hair regrowth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Participants are skeptical, with some sharing personal anecdotes that contradict the claim, and others discussing the potential role of caffeine in hair loss and the effectiveness of other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.