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      community Both success and failure. 10 month minoxidil and 8 month finasteride

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil at night and finasteride daily for several months, experiencing initial hair growth but later regression and thinning. They're considering switching to dutasteride and seeking advice on the cause of their hair loss and potential treatments.

      community How strong is topical spiro? Close to God tier stack.

      in Product  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical spiro's effectiveness on androgens is discussed. User tried oral DUT, oral Min, keto/nizoral, and RU but experienced worsening hair loss and chest pains. Suggestion given to increase dutasteride and oral minoxidil dosage before considering spironolactone.

      community Comeback is real from NW7?

      in Treatment  65 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.

      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 Anyone Else Balding but Never Notice Shedding?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user discusses their experience with hair loss, noting they don't notice shedding despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. Others share similar experiences, suggesting that shedding varies and may not occur for everyone using these treatments.

      community Can you guys look at my stack and tell me why I'm not yet in regrowth city?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 2.5 years using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and microneedling, but is experiencing shedding and is unsure if further improvement is possible. Another person shared a similar experience with no gains despite similar treatments.

      community [5 year progress] My gains and experience

      in Progress Pictures  356 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared a 5-year hair loss treatment progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil liquid twice per day, with significant improvement and no side effects. They noticed more hair coverage around the 6-7 month mark and have experienced annual shedding but remained consistent with their routine.

      community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

      in Update  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

      community I’ve been using min and nizoral for 7 years, losing a lot of hair in the meantime. Here’s what happened when I added 1mg fin daily and 1.5mm micro needling weekly.

      in Progress Pictures  213 upvotes 2 years ago
      The positive effects of Finasteride, a hair loss treatment; and various other treatments such as Minoxidil and Nizoral that can be used to treat hair loss. Additionally, other methods are discussed, such as micro needling and taking spearmint supplements, which have been seen to help in some cases.

      community 2 month progress with Minoxidil and Dermaroller

      in Minoxidil  412 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's two-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and a 0.5mm dermaroller. Some suggest adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride to maintain the results.

      community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.

      community Please explain this Minoxidil phenomena

      in Minoxidil  60 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hair growth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hair growth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hair growth.

      community M23 , on finaestride and minoxidil for 4.8 months

      in Progress Pictures 1 year ago
      . This conversation is about a user's progress while using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with emphasis on taking oral finasteride at night before bed for optimal results. They also discuss the brand of medication being used (Morr F 5%) and the importance of taking a generic version of the same drug.

      community I don’t get it - I keep shedding hair even 2 years into fin

      in Chat  15 upvotes 2 months ago
      OP is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite two years on finasteride, with some initial improvement but no long-term success. Users suggest seasonal shedding, checking for vitamin deficiencies, considering minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride.

      community People here just don't know what they are letting themselves in for!

      in Chat  125 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, emphasizing the importance of patience and sticking with a treatment for at least 12-18 months before judging its effectiveness or adding new treatments. Users share experiences and agree that introducing treatments too quickly can lead to panic and negative outcomes.

      community Anyone else crying themselves to sleep because of the pyrilutamide fail?

      in Technology  43 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about disappointment with pyrilutamide's performance as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing interest in other treatments like Verteporfin, GT20029, and RU58841, while others suggest sticking with established treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.

      community 13 month min/fin progress update

      in Progress Pictures  379 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a user's 13-month progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement but considering a hair transplant for increased density. The user also takes biotin and saw palmetto, uses Hims shampoo, and plans to consult a surgeon for potential grafts.