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      community 5 months on Finasteride 0.25mg daily – my thoughts and experiences.

      in Update  59 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 37-year-old person taking 0.25mg of Finasteride daily to treat hair loss, with the goal of saving existing hair rather than regrowing it, who experienced an expected dramatic shed and subsequent improvement in their hair noticeably after 3 months. A 38 year old had a similar experience with the same timeline and result.

      community Saw palmetto, eucapil and micro needeling

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added saw palmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.

      community I’m already DOING EVERYTHING!!!

      in Female  27 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

      community What kind of peppermint oil do you use?

      in Advice  24 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about the use of peppermint essential oil for hair loss, asking which type to use and how to apply it. One user reported using peppermint oil daily for six months without seeing any results.

      community Oral Min is much better than topical

      in Minoxidil  179 upvotes 2 days ago
      Oral minoxidil is seen as more effective and convenient than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, but it may cause heart-related risks. Users often combine it with finasteride or dutasteride, though some prefer topical treatments due to safety concerns.

      community Is RU558841 actually related to heart issues?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      RU58841 may cause heart-related side effects like palpitations and chest pain, though evidence is mostly anecdotal. Users report mixed experiences, with some stopping due to side effects and others using it without issues, but concerns about its safety and sourcing remain.

      community Finasteride and fertility. Personal report.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  827 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Finasteride can affect sperm quality, but fertility usually returns after stopping it, as shown by a user who conceived four months after discontinuation. Some users successfully conceive while on finasteride, though some prefer to pause its use to minimize risks.

      community 7,1/2 months of Minoxidil, 2 months finasteride. 20M

      in Progress Pictures  221 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 20-year-old shared progress on hair regrowth after 7.5 months of minoxidil and 2 months of finasteride, reporting no negative side effects and healthier hair. The user also improved their diet, stopped creatine, and experienced positive changes in hair and overall appearance.

      community My current stack/personal program

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is using RU58841, Revivogen, Regenepure ketoconazole shampoo, and plans to use a stimufield cap to address hair loss. They aim to avoid finasteride and minoxidil while hoping to stop hair loss and regrow hair.

      community It has been 1 year. Should I keep going or give up?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering whether to continue their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.

      community Tretinoin after 2 years on fin?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about using tretinoin to enhance the effects of minoxidil for hair loss, with suggestions to switch from finasteride to dutasteride or use RU58841 for better results. Concerns about tretinoin causing dry scalp and its potential impact on hair loss progression are also discussed.

      community KX826 New Phase 3 Trial In China for 2025: 1.0% concentration

      in Research/Science  57 upvotes 1 month ago
      KX-826 is undergoing Phase III trials in China as a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, with some users considering it as an alternative or addition to finasteride and dutasteride. Opinions on its effectiveness vary, with some users reporting positive results and others finding it expensive and ineffective.

      community Has my Ru58841 attained degradation?

      in Research/Science 2 months ago
      RU58841 may still be potent after being left unopened for four months if protected from light and air. A user reported hair improvement using RU58841 with minoxidil, without major shedding, over 2.5 years.

      community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

      in Treatment  548 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.

      community 7.5 Month Progress Topical/Oral Minoxidil

       124 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss after Covid and started using topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil, along with Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol propionate, and clindamycin ointment, which significantly reduced hair loss and scalp issues. Other users suggested trying finasteride for better results.
      Hairline still receding during finasteride

      community Hairline still receding during finasteride

      in General  152 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for over four months to treat androgenetic alopecia but continues to experience hair loss and thinning. They recently started using Minoxidil and are considering switching to Dutasteride due to concerns about Finasteride's effectiveness.

      community progress pics (HRT, fin, min, microneedling) (35, trans non-binary)

      in Transgender  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.

      community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

      community Minoxidil and finasteride 3month results

      in Progress Pictures  228 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, initially combining oral minoxidil 2.5mg for two months before stopping due to potential side effects. They plan to continue with topical minoxidil and restart finasteride to maintain progress, reporting no side effects so far.

      community Progress pics Nov 23 to Nov 24

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, with plans to add RU58841, to improve hair growth and address a stubborn bald spot. Despite initial shedding, the user noticed thicker, darker hair and plans to continue the treatment or consider a hair transplant.

      community Topical Minoxidil Hyperresponder

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 4 months ago
      Minoxidil helped regrow hair from NW3 to NW2 in 5 months despite initial shedding, with additional use of Vitamin D3/K2 on the scalp. Users discuss patience during shedding and the importance of continuing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.