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      community Do any of you guys feel like your 20s have been wasted?

      in Chat  184 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user expressed frustration about hair loss and its impact on their 20s, mentioning financial struggles and mental health concerns. Responses included advice on positive thinking, self-improvement, and seeking treatment options like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 4 years on duta+minox as aggressive early shedder, my experience. AMA.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their four-year experience using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil once daily for aggressive early hair loss, maintaining their hairline and regrowing hair on the vertex. They've experienced positive social feedback and increased confidence but also deal with dry eyes from dutasteride and worry about its long-term effects and cost.

      community Microneedling. What is your approach?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about using microneedling for hair loss treatment, including questions on disinfection and post-treatment care. The user mentions using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and considering dutasteride.

      community Does anyone take oral Dut & Topical Min?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about the use of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil for hair loss. There is little discussion found on this specific combination of treatments.

      community Rosemary oil as a growth agonist instead of min

      in Chat  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user uses finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping for hair loss. They consider rosemary and castor oil as alternatives to minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

      community 1 year progress - fin only 1.25 daily

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's one-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg of finasteride daily. Users are asking about the timeline of visible progress, the user's age, and whether they experienced shedding.

      community 23M losing ground very after seeing improvements

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old male was using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily, 10% minoxidil twice daily for 4-5 months then once daily, and vitamin D for a month for hair loss treatment but saw a decline in results. It's suggested that the decline may be due to reducing minoxidil application to once a day and a doctor's visit is recommended for further advice.

      community 3.5 months on 7%Minoxdil - 0.1%Finasteride - .025%Tret (Topical)

      in Progress Pictures  347 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user noticed a significant improvement in hair loss after 3.5 months using a topical treatment of 7% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, and 0.025% Tretinoin, which was prescribed and shipped from a pharmacy in Indiana. Other users discussed alternative products with varying concentrations of Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Effects of 2% vs 5% min for sebderm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.

      community Crown progress 4.5 months on Finasteride decent?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  112 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is happy with their hair thickening after 4.5 months on Finasteride but wants faster crown growth. Replies suggest the results are above average for this timeframe and recommend continuing Finasteride for a year before considering adding Minoxidil.

      community GT20029 - Promising phase II results

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 5 months ago
      GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.

      community 27M 1 month & 3 weeks on Topical Fin 0.1%)/Min (5%)

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 27-year-old man is using a daily routine of 5% Minoxidil spray in the morning and a topical mix of 5% Minoxidil/0.1% Finasteride at night, along with microneedling. He reports significant hair improvement despite ongoing shedding.

      community What's the exact relation with green tea and dht?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about the effects of green tea on DHT levels and its impact on hair loss. It concludes that natural remedies like green tea are less effective than hair loss drugs such as Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community 8 mo fin, 2mo min, 2mo vitamin D

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 8 months of finasteride, 2 months of minoxidil, and 2 months of vitamin D. The post shows significant hair improvement despite some light differences in the photos.

      community hight pre-finasteride estrogen levels

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.

      community nutrafol actually working somehow??

      in Update  19 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user reports significant improvement in scalp thinning after nearly 2 months of using Nutrafol, along with derma rolling and weekly rosemary oil application. Another user suggests the success might be due to saw palmetto in Nutrafol and shares their own experience of maintaining hair without finasteride.

      community Fin losing effect after 7 months?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 5 months ago
      Mooseman1944 noticed hair regrowth and less shedding during the first 6 months of taking finasteride, but is now experiencing increased shedding and thinning hair. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil if there's no improvement by next August.

      community I know why people are non responder to hair treatment

      in Minoxidil 5 months ago
      Improving diet and taking supplements like Biotin, B12, D3, iron, zinc, and protein can enhance the effectiveness of hair treatments. However, responses to treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride vary, and some users report no improvement despite a good diet.

      community Baby hairs growing with 0.33g of fin every other day!

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user reports hair regrowth at the temples after starting 0.33g of finasteride every other day in January, combined with weekly microneedling sessions. They experienced sexual side effects at higher doses, which improved with a lower dose and supplements like broccoli extract and l-citrulline.

      community Not sure if fin is enough, still losing lots of hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 17 months to treat hair loss, with some improvement in the crown but still experiencing significant shedding. They are considering if finasteride alone is sufficient and are hesitant to use minoxidil due to a pre-existing condition, while another person suggests trying dutasteride.