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      community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  85 upvotes 6 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 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

      in Microneedling  187 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.
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      community My progress lmk if you need advice 22 years old

      in Is this regrowth?  189 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and copper peptides are discussed as treatments for hair loss, with users sharing experiences and concerns about side effects and effectiveness. Oral minoxidil and dutasteride are suggested for better regrowth, while topical minoxidil caused irritation for some.

      community Stabilized hairloss without sides (finally)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      User found hair loss stabilization without side effects using a topical solution of 0.008% Finasteride, 2% RU, and Stemoxydine. Other treatments like Eucapil, Fluridil, RU-monotherapy, and Pyrilutamide didn't work for them.

      community 6 month progress on the big 3 - is this regrowth? Stabilized? 2.5 mg oral min, 1mg fin, keto, monthly dermarolling

      in Is this regrowth?  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, ketoconazole, and monthly dermarolling for hair loss over six months, and is asking if there's hair regrowth or stabilization. Another person suggests increasing dermarolling frequency, possibly using more dutasteride, topical minoxidil, or a retinoid cream to improve minoxidil absorption.

      community One year later, fin won't work for everyone

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hair loss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.

      community Finasteride - Beard Shedding -

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 month 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 Fin 16 month shedding questions

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      User took Finasteride for 16 months, stabilized hair loss but no regrowth. Improved lifestyle, started microneedling, and used Nizoral; hair thickened but then began shedding again.

      community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.

      in Styling  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.

      community Finasteride & Dutasteride success!

      in Progress Pictures  789 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair loss and initially used Finasteride, but switched to Dutasteride after continued shedding. Dutasteride stabilized their hair density with mild side effects, and they did not use Minoxidil.
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      community Update Fin 2.5 years + min 3 mnts

      in Is this regrowth?  101 upvotes 6 months ago
      User reports using 1.25 mg oral finasteride each morning and 0.75 ml minoxidil topical spray twice a day, along with vitamin D pills. Another user comments on the positive results and asks when finasteride stabilized shedding.

      community MinoxiBoost - SULT1A1 Enzyme booster journey

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facial hair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.

      community Hormonal panel after 1 year of treatment - DHT levels doubled!!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hair loss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.

      community June 15th vs. August 18th (Min/Fin/Dermadtamp

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been treating hair loss with Minoxidil, Finasteride, Derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, and hair and nail vitamins for two months, experiencing mood swings from Finasteride that stabilized over time. They are seeking opinions on their progress.

      community 3 years on dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg orally for 3 years to treat hair loss, which has stabilized their condition. They are considering adding topical RU58841 to their regimen but are uncertain of its effectiveness and contemplating a hair transplant instead.

      community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !

      in Chat  43 upvotes 11 months ago
      People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.

      community 3 months minoxidil & Fin progress

      in Progress Pictures  205 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using minoxidil and finasteride for three months, reporting hair stabilization and thickening. They used Amazon's brand for minoxidil and Good Rx for finasteride.

      community Fin non responders, did Dut ever work? Please share!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some users finding no improvement and experiencing side effects. It also mentions the use of RU58841 and topical minoxidil, highlighting that hair sensitivity to DHT varies among individuals.

      community 24M still losing on Dut and Oral Min

      in Update  26 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 24-year-old male is losing hair despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with no regrowth from April to October 2024. He is considering increasing his dosage and looking for cheaper prescriptions, while others recommend consulting a trichologist or trying different treatments.

      community How many people began shedding while on fin?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about hair shedding while using finasteride. One user experienced increased hair loss, while another had no shedding but also no regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Woke up with the urge to cut all of it off

      in Shaved/buzzed  31 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user decided to buzz their thinning hair after starting Dutasteride, feeling liberated by the change. Other users shared similar experiences, with some using treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil to manage hair loss.