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      community Finasteride only (2 years, different doses, details in body text)

       12 upvotes 1 day ago
      The user has been using finasteride for two years, gradually increasing the dose to 1 mg, and is satisfied with the results despite not using minoxidil due to lifestyle constraints. Another user shared their experience with finasteride, noting side effects like discomfort and loss of libido, and ultimately stopped using it before planning to have a child.

      community Eye bags from topical minoxidil — what actually worked for you?

       6 upvotes 5 days ago
      Minoxidil can cause under-eye bags due to fluid retention, and some users find relief by stopping its use or switching to oral forms. Collagen supplements, reducing sodium intake, and using skincare products like eye creams and sunscreen may help improve the appearance of eye bags.

      community What's the proper way to use a derma stamp?

       104 upvotes 6 days ago
      A user is seeking advice on using a derma stamp for hair loss treatment, alongside minoxidil and finasteride. Recommendations include cleaning the scalp, using alcohol or hypochlorous acid for sterilization, starting with a needle length of 0.5mm, and stamping once a week.

      community Hair loss at a young age and mental health

       4 upvotes 1 week ago
      A young person experiencing hair loss is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to combat thinning and seeks advice on regrowth and confidence. Others share their experiences, suggesting therapy, continued medication, and considering a hair transplant.

      community Topical Minoxidil causes this face puffiness?

       32 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user is concerned about facial puffiness potentially caused by minoxidil, but others suggest it might be due to aging, lighting, or water retention. The user has been using topical minoxidil for 8 months and recently started oral minoxidil, noticing changes in facial appearance.

      community 1 year and 3 months on dutasteride 0.5 mg + oral minoxidil

       21 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil, recently increased to 5 mg/day, for over a year but sees no significant hair improvement. Despite concerns about hair thinning, others suggest the hairline is stable, and additional treatments like ketoconazole are already in use.

      community Advice on filling in this spot on my hairline?

       24 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is concerned about a thinning spot on their hairline and is considering treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and dermarolling. They have started using minoxidil despite it not being recommended for their type of hair loss and are seeking advice on other potential solutions.

      community High estrogen on finasteride, thoughts?

       37 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 29-year-old male has been using finasteride for hair regrowth but is experiencing side effects like low libido and emotional changes, possibly due to high estrogen levels. Suggestions include weight loss, consulting an endocrinologist, switching to topical treatments, or trying dutasteride.

      community Is this good enough for a haircut?

       53 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user started using Minoxidil and finasteride and is seeing decent hair regrowth, hoping for a better haircut. They have not experienced any side effects and are using additional methods like dermarolling and specific shampoo.

      community They’re curing cancer before solving baldness

       285 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The conversation humorously discusses the prioritization of curing cancer over solving baldness, with mentions of treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Participants express frustration over the lack of focus on hair loss solutions compared to cancer research.

      community Almost 6 months on Oral fin and Oral Min HAIRLINE

       189 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hairline improvement after almost six months using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily, 5mg oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly, with side effects including increased body hair growth. They plan to switch to dutasteride and finasteride, and have stopped using a dermastamp due to irritation.

      community Oral min 2.5mg vs 5mg? Is the higher dose worth it?

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral minoxidil 2.5mg is generally as effective as 5mg for hair loss with fewer side effects, making it a preferred starting dose. Some users experience side effects like dizziness and water retention at 5mg, and switching to topical minoxidil or combining it with finasteride is suggested for better results.

      community One year finasteride only results

       30 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their positive experience after one year of using 1mg daily finasteride for hair loss, noting thicker hair and improved hairline with no side effects. They mentioned results began around four months in, with shedding stopping after three months.

      community 3 months in on 1mg oral fin and 5% topical min twice daily

       18 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has made significant hair growth progress in 3 months using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, with plans to start 1.25mg oral minoxidil. The user is considering a hair transplant in 1-2 years and is cautious about using a dermastamp to avoid scar tissue.

      community Even Sir David Beckham uses wig/ hair fibers. this is news to me.

      in Chat  83 upvotes 1 month ago
      David Beckham uses hair fibers or a wig, possibly due to exhaustion of other hair loss treatments like transplants, Minoxidil, and finasteride. Despite access to top treatments, maintaining the appearance of good hair is challenging, and some suggest he should embrace baldness.

      community Why you can still look forward to PP405 and JXL-069

       22 upvotes 1 month ago
      PP405 and JXL-069 are the same compound, but users experienced no results due to flawed application methods. The topical gel formulation of PP405 is designed to target hair follicle stem cells effectively, unlike liquid solutions that fail to penetrate deeply.

      community Is this front of hair from minoxidil?

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 32-year-old is questioning if minoxidil is causing hair regrowth or loss at the front of their hairline and is hesitant to use finasteride due to health concerns. Users suggest that minoxidil can regrow hair at the temples and recommend considering DHT blockers like RU58841 instead of finasteride.

      community Added Dut 1x Weekly to Daily Fin (6mo Report)

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride daily for four years and added dutasteride once a week, noticing minimal changes in hairline but reduced shedding. They are considering adding oral minoxidil but prefer to avoid it due to potential side effects.

      community When did yall start to see results?

      in Chat  18 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride show varying results, with some users experiencing shedding initially and others seeing regrowth or thickening after several months. Patience is emphasized, as results can take from a few months to over a year, depending on individual response.

      community Starting fin / minoxidil progress so far

       62 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting past success with minoxidil alone but now needing a DHT blocker. They experienced side effects like chest pain and considered reducing the finasteride dose.