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      community Doctor told me to come off finasteride...

       262 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user experienced gynecomastia after six months on finasteride and was advised by a doctor to stop the medication. They are awaiting blood test results to determine if they can resume finasteride, while others in the conversation discuss similar experiences and potential surgical options.

      community Stopped Topical Minoxidil for 3 months- Issues

       1 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user stopped using a topical minoxidil solution for three months, leading to increased hair shedding and visible scalp areas. They have resumed the treatment and are also taking oral finasteride, hoping to regrow the lost hair.

      community [20y] How’s this progress. Finasteride 1mg since Dec 13th.

       226 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 20-year-old is sharing progress on hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride since December 13th, with noticeable results around months 4-5. They experienced issues with minoxidil, using it inconsistently, and plan to resume at a lower dose of 1.25mg.

      community Regarding ''catch-up" hairloss

       20 upvotes 1 month ago
      Stopping Minoxidil leads to hair reverting to its natural state, while stopping Finasteride may delay but not prevent eventual hair loss progression. Finasteride slows hair loss by reducing DHT damage, but once stopped, hair loss resumes, potentially at a slower rate.

      community 4 Months topical min/fin progress

       109 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 4-month progress using a topical spray containing minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin for hair loss, noting initial improvement but resumed shedding and no significant regrowth on the crown. Suggestions included continuing the treatment for a year, considering oral medications, or possibly a hair transplant if results don't improve.

      community M(23) 5 months of using Fin and Min

       69 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old has been using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil daily for five months to address hair thinning, with plans to resume dermarolling. They experienced minimal shedding and are considering switching to daily finasteride for better results.

      community Using topicals after hair transplant if safe to do so

       5 upvotes 4 months ago
      After a hair transplant, it's advised to stop using RU58841 and minoxidil to avoid irritation, resuming them 25-30 days post-surgery if the scalp is healed. The user is currently using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, but there are concerns about the safety and efficacy of RU58841 in humans.

      community I had a regression because I interrupted the treatment

       13 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after stopping a treatment with vitamins, minoxidil (2.5mg), and dutasteride (0.5mg) for three months. They resumed the treatment 20 days ago and are hopeful for recovery, with no side effects reported.

      community 8 months progress. Slow and steady progress

       190 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 8.5 months, with initial progress slowed due to stopping microneedling. They plan to resume microneedling and consider a hair transplant in the future.

      community Fin & Min re-bound effects (over 20+ years)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair thinning and used Minoxidil and Finasteride over 20+ years, with periods of stopping and restarting treatment, and eventually had a hair transplant. They are considering restarting Minoxidil and Finasteride and are curious about the effectiveness and potential shedding after resuming the treatment.

      community Took a month break from oral minox, wondering the logistics

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 20-year-old stopped oral minoxidil (3mg) for a month due to health concerns and lack of significant results, while continuing topical minoxidil (7%) with tretinoin and finasteride (1mg). They experienced placebo side effects and are considering resuming oral minoxidil, seeking advice on potential setbacks.

      community Is this progress after 3months ?

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user used oral minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and biotin tablets for hair regrowth. They paused treatment but resumed on March 14th, hoping for more hair growth.

      community Scalp Doesnt Absorbe Minoksidil

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil, but had to stop due to liver issues and switched to dutasteride. After resuming dutasteride and minoxidil, they faced absorption issues with minoxidil and sought advice on improving absorption.

      community Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

      community PROGRESS ON NEW ROUTINE - DUT/Minox/Microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment progress using a routine of Avodart (Dutasteride), oral and topical Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. The user reports no side effects and shows improvement after resuming consistent treatment.

      community Microneedling / 2.5mg Min + 0.5mg Dut / 1 year and 6 months and many questions.

       16 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after starting oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg) daily, and is considering resuming microneedling at home with a dermapen. They are concerned about potential risks of microneedling, such as scarring, and are seeking advice on needle length and frequency.

      community 7 month finasteride update 21M

      in Update  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old shared a 7-month update on using 1mg finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, reporting positive results with no side effects except watery semen. The user initially stopped minoxidil due to inconvenience but resumed it after shedding, and is satisfied with the progress despite some thinning at the crown.

      community Openminded Creatine Discussion

       11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may cause hair shedding in some individuals, particularly those with genetic sensitivity to hair loss, but this is not universally experienced. Finasteride users report mixed results, with some experiencing resumed shedding when taking creatine.

      community Summed up version of my hair loss journey so far

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started a hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and microneedling, later switching to oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Despite initial stabilization, shedding resumed, and the user is considering switching to dutasteride after 12 months.

      community Progreso de 3 meses usando minoxidil topico

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using topical minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, noticing minimal progress after three months, with fine hairs appearing. They experienced a setback when reducing the application to once a day but resumed twice daily applications.

      community An unusual case (progress or not?)

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old with a history of hair transplants and long-term finasteride use reports seeing hair regrowth after adding oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and resuming topical minoxidil. Users agree that the hair appears thicker and denser.

      community Progress- 3 months, 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride

      in Is this regrowth?  232 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after stopping a treatment of 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride, which they had used from December 2021 to January 2024. They resumed the treatment in April 2025, hoping for regrowth, and are considering additional treatments like transplants and steroid injections.