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      community 5 year update on Finasteride and Minoxidil

       418 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has used finasteride and minoxidil for five years to slow hair loss but hasn't seen regrowth. They are considering increasing finasteride dosage, switching to dutasteride, and exploring microneedling and oral minoxidil.

      community Male 49 - over 2 years now of Fin only

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 49-year-old male has been using finasteride for over two years, experiencing slow but steady hair regrowth without side effects, and is considering a hair transplant. He is hesitant to add minoxidil due to potential side effects and application hassle.

      community Why did you move back to finasteride?

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      Some users choose finasteride over dutasteride due to fewer side effects and cost, while others find dutasteride more effective despite its side effects. Many combine treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, adjusting based on personal experiences and side effects.

      community Inflammation (and health care system) frustration

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman is frustrated with her hair loss and the slow, ineffective healthcare system in Canada. She has tried treatments like minoxidil, doxycycline, and kenalog injections, but continues to experience painful inflammation and hair loss.

      community Scalp massagers really do work.

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Silicone scalp massagers are claimed to slow or reverse hair loss and improve hair regrowth, with users reporting reduced shedding and scalp tension. Some users also mention using them alongside treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

      community (27) 5 Year Finasteride De-transformation (2021 vs 2026)

       144 upvotes 4 days ago
      The user regrets not starting Dutasteride earlier and has been using Minoxidil and Finasteride to slow hair loss. Suggestions include switching to Dutasteride, considering a hair transplant, and using additional treatments like microneedling and topical solutions.

      community Dutasteride only might be the best ROI

       188 upvotes 6 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can improve hair regrowth with fewer side effects for some users. Concerns about shedding, lack of improvement, and the long-term safety of oral minoxidil remain.

      community Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)

       40 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.

      community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.

      community Am I wasting my time with this? Need advice

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil for 5 months and is considering adding dutasteride due to slow progress. They plan to alternate between oral finasteride and dutasteride to save costs and are advised to continue the treatment for more time, possibly adding tretinoin, while considering a hair transplant if results remain unsatisfactory.

      community Haunting study is making me considering cycling fin/dut

      in Research/Science  158 upvotes 1 year ago
      Concerns about the long-term effects of dutasteride and finasteride on fertility, with discussions on cycling these medications to mitigate risks. The conversation highlights skepticism about study methodologies and the importance of weighing treatment risks against potential fertility issues.

      community 3 months treatment results. Is this above average ?

      in Is this regrowth?  100 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using topical finasteride 0.5% and minoxidil 3% for hair regrowth after 8 years of slow thinning and experienced impressive results in 3 months. Some users suggest switching to 5% minoxidil for better effectiveness, while the user reports minor side effects like itchiness and scalp pimples.

      community Bicalutamide and muscles growth

       7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia is considering bicalutamide to slow hair loss but is concerned about its impact on muscle growth due to its anti-androgen effects. Alternatives suggested include dutasteride, spironolactone, RU58841, and minoxidil, with concerns about bicalutamide's side effects.

      community I promise it works. Topical minox + finasteride

       1720 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride can effectively improve hair growth and slow hair loss, though results may vary. Consistency is important for achieving significant improvement.

      community Finasteride - Beard Shedding -

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.

      community 21m experiencing aggressive hair shedding - Ah!

       4 upvotes 12 years ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing aggressive hair shedding is considering treatments like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) to slow or stop hair loss. Recommendations include using these treatments along with Nizoral Shampoo, hair vitamins, and a derma roller to maintain and potentially regrow hair.

      community VDPHL01 phase-2/3 results comparison

      in Research/Science  128 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a new slow-release oral minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil and finasteride. The results show that twice-daily dosing of the new treatment is slightly more effective than once-daily, but concerns about cost, side effects, and the accuracy of reported results remain.

      community Temple regrowth, 5 months on fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  233 upvotes 6 months ago
      A trans man shared his 5-month progress using finasteride and minoxidil for temple regrowth, noting slow but steady results. Despite some negative comments, he received support and encouragement from others, with advice to start treatment early for best results.

      community 16 years later - Before and After

       348 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their 16-year hair loss journey using finasteride and minoxidil, noting slow hair thinning despite a family history of severe balding. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil but stopped for personal reasons, experiencing no significant side effects from finasteride.