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      community 4 months progress at oral fin and oral minoxidil

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user reported progress in hair growth after 4 months using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, and is considering adding RU58841 to block DHT on the scalp. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and mild erectile dysfunction, and take supplements like zinc, iron, fish oil, vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin E.

      community 3 month progress (26M) oral fin and oral min

      in Progress Pictures  641 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 26-year-old user shared their 3-month progress using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and brain fog at higher doses and adjusted their dosage to manage these effects.

      community 1.5 years fin results ( 0.25mg ED)

      in Progress Pictures  166 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managed side effects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.

      community Finasteride only - 1 year mark

      in Progress Pictures  200 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg for hair loss, reporting no side effects, reduced shedding, and a thicker hairline. Other users discussed their experiences, asked questions about side effects, and noted the visible improvements in hair density and health.

      community Who here is on Koshine 826 (Pyrilutamide) and does it cause shedding?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      Koshine 826 (Pyrilutamide) is being used by several users to address hair loss, with mixed results on shedding and side effects. Some users report reduced shedding and no side effects, while others experience increased shedding and potential issues with libido and erectile dysfunction.

      community Year and 3 months progress (28m) fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  328 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 15-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil once daily, noting significant improvement after adding finasteride. They experienced mild side effects, including reduced erection strength after a year.

      community PSA: Caffeine and Hair Transplants

      in Transplants  29 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their experience with a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of avoiding caffeine 7 days before the procedure. Ignoring this advice led to reduced effectiveness of the numbing agent, causing significant discomfort during the transplant.

      community Saw Palmetto/Pumkin seed gives basically same results as Fin

      in Treatment 2 months ago
      A user reported that Procerin, containing Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil, provided similar hair thickening results as finasteride but with milder side effects. They experienced reduced libido and watery ejaculations but are adjusting the dose to minimize these effects.

      community Does this mean it's finally working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user started using topical minoxidil in June 2023 and switched to a new finasteride preparation and vitamin D supplements a month ago. They noticed reduced hair shedding recently and are hopeful for regrowth.

      community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  50 upvotes 3 months ago
      Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.

      community FOL005 claims it's better than Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      in Technology  183 upvotes 4 months ago
      FOL-005 claims to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride but lacks anti-DHT properties, leading to potential reduced efficacy over time. Concerns are raised about misleading marketing and the safety of alternative treatments like Pyrilutamide and Clascoterone.

      community Wait, this is actually working?! Feb - Jun

      in Is this regrowth?  116 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth after 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, 2 weeks of dermatolling, and possibly tretinoin. They also noted improved mental health and reduced weight training.

      community Hair theory Scar tissue and Verteporfin

      in Chat  26 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hair loss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.

      community Update on "nothing working": think I found my issue

      in Update  21 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user discovered that a buildup of sebum and residue was preventing Minoxidil and finasteride from working effectively. After thorough scalp cleaning, hair shedding reduced significantly, and microneedling became more effective.

      community 3 Months Progress (Don’t wait Start Now)

      in Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 37-year-old shared 3 months of hair loss progress using HIMS oral finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They noticed reduced shedding, no significant side effects, and advised against using Nutrafol.

      community Small progress after 1 year 35m

      in Progress Pictures  184 upvotes 6 months ago
      A man saw improvement in hair loss after a year using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, but reduced finasteride due to side effects. He switched to 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical finasteride twice daily, microneedling weekly, and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, but may stop minoxidil due to chest pains.

      community Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.

      community 52M completed my first 30 day on 5% topical Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 52-year-old man has been using 5% Minoxidil twice daily for 30 days to treat hair loss, alongside 2.5mg Finasteride, which he reduced from 5mg despite his doctor's advice. He has a history of hair loss due to testosterone treatment and hopes to see improvement in the crown area of his scalp.

      community I love Costco. Fin is less than $3 per month without insurance.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  128 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the affordability of finasteride for hair loss treatment, with users sharing that it can be obtained for less than $3 per month at Costco without insurance, and the cost can be further reduced by getting a year's prescription at once. Some users also mention getting prescriptions from their primary care physician or online services.