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      community October 2023 - February 2024 progress

      in Progress Pictures  281 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared a four-month hair growth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and Hims thick fix shampoo every other day. Replies include comments on photo quality and lighting, a joke about the frequency of Hims product mentions, and the original poster humorously wishing for a Hims sponsorship.

      community 3 month progress on Minoxidil 5% only.

      in Is this regrowth?  1030 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is pleased with their hair regrowth after 3 months using Minoxidil 5%. They plan to start Finasteride upon returning home, and others discuss the importance of consistency and patience with hair loss treatments.

      community I wanted to thank this sub for helping getting my hair back

      in Progress Pictures  1725 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil foam twice daily, and dermarolling once a week for a year. Some commenters are skeptical about the authenticity of the before and after photos, joking about changes in appearance and questioning if it's the same person.

      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

      community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

      community My fin experience over 13+ years

      in Chat  150 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user's experience and success with taking finasteride to treat hair loss, which is confirmed by other users who have taken it without side effects. The user also advises that consulting a doctor before starting any kind of treatment for hair loss is important, as opposed to relying on self-made remedies available online.