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      community Does anyone know the main driver for the efficacy of micro-needling?

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling may enhance hair loss treatment by increasing the effectiveness of topical minoxidil, especially for those lacking the necessary enzyme to activate it. It might also work by triggering growth factors and improving topical absorption.

      community Is Topical Dutasteride best for preventative loss?

       7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is considering using topical dutasteride to prevent hair loss progression from Norwood 1 to Norwood 2 at age 25, and is concerned about the long-term effectiveness and potential shedding from the treatment. They are currently using a shampoo with caffeine, rosemary, and saw palmetto, and have noticed hair thinning and changes since age 20.

      community Give me courage, friends! / Is finasteride response correlated with aggressiveness of hair loss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

      community Are you taking oral finasteride/dutasteride + oral minoxidil (vs. one or the other)?

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential offering of oral finasteride/dutasteride and oral minoxidil treatments for hair loss, with feedback on pricing and preferences for separate or combined pills. Users express concerns about high costs, preferring affordable options, and some prefer oral over sublingual minoxidil for ease of use.

      community Dr Kyle Gillett on topical Dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  56 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential effectiveness of topical dutasteride, as well as other hair loss treatments such as finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and various vitamins. Experiences from users who have used these treatments were shared.

      community 73 years old. Should I hop on minox or dut ?

       99 upvotes 6 days ago
      A 73-year-old is considering using Minoxidil or Dutasteride for hair loss. Suggestions include using RU58841, topical treatments, or unconventional methods like wigs and humorous, unrealistic remedies.

      community Started dutasteride at 19 years old

       10 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 19-year-old started using dutasteride for hair loss due to androgenic alopecia concerns. Users debated the effectiveness of oral versus topical treatments, with some recommending finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Looking for microneedling experiences (over needling)

       4 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is concerned about potentially overdoing microneedling for hair loss and is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, with underwhelming results. Other users suggest using tretinoin for better results and discuss the effectiveness of different needle lengths, recommending shorter needles.

      community Anyone has better results switching from oral to topical Fin?

       6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses switching from oral to topical finasteride for hair loss, with mixed results reported by users. Some suggest combining treatments like oral minoxidil, microneedling, and specific shampoos for better outcomes.

      community Why I never used Fin, Min, Or Dut and Rebuilt My Scalp From the Ground Up (Real Results)

      in Treatment 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses a natural approach to hair loss treatment, emphasizing a diet rich in whole foods, supplements like Saw Palmetto, Zinc, and Pumpkin Seed, and mechanical scalp stimulation with microneedling, avoiding pharmaceuticals like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. The user claims success with this holistic method, reporting new hair growth and improved overall health.

      community TOPICAL Finasteride vs TOPICAL Dutasteride.

       6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Topical finasteride is generally considered more effective than topical dutasteride due to better scalp absorption. Users suggest combining topical finasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin while reducing oral dutasteride dosage to minimize side effects.

      community Am I gaining some ground back?

       44 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been treating their receding hairline with topical dutasteride and recently added oral minoxidil, showing significant improvement according to their dermatologist. Other users agree on the improvement, with some discussing side effects and lighting differences in photos.

      community Topical finasteride vs RU58841 vs KX826

       1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching from topical finasteride to RU58841 or KX826 to reduce side effects but decides to stick with finasteride for now. Users discuss the effectiveness and risks of RU58841 and KX826, with finasteride being considered the most reliable option.

      community What’s the deal with BPC - 157?

       84 upvotes 2 months ago
      BPC-157 is debated for hair loss, with some claiming it helps, but most agree there's no solid evidence for hair regrowth. Finasteride is mentioned as a common treatment, but results vary.

      community What do your guys routine look like?

       5 upvotes 3 months ago
      People are using various treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and RU58841. Some are experimenting with additional compounds like GhK-cu and are interested in future treatments like extended-release oral minoxidil.

      community Looking for evidence-based additions to a 1% topical finasteride formulation

       1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses enhancing a 1% topical finasteride solution for hair retention and regrowth with additional ingredients like melatonin, caffeine, and adenosine, while considering stability and efficacy. Concerns are raised about the stability of topical finasteride, with suggestions to use oral finasteride or obtain fresh formulations from a trusted pharmacy.

      community Started OM and Fin one year ago

      in Female  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding despite using 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily for a year. They are advised to monitor health factors like vitamin levels and heart health, and consider increasing ferritin levels for optimal hair growth.

      community Most promising cures for baldness as of May 2026

       70 upvotes 3 months ago
      PP405 is the most promising future treatment for hair loss, aiming to reactivate dormant hair follicles. Clascoterone 5% is the most promising near-term drug, while current strategies include using finasteride or dutasteride to stabilize hair loss and minoxidil to stimulate growth.

      community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

      in Technology  613 upvotes 4 months ago
      A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

      community Why are we using 1.5mm for microneedling? Evidence says we don't need to.

       39 upvotes 4 months ago
      Shorter microneedle lengths, like 0.5mm, may be more effective and safer for hair regrowth than longer ones, such as 1.5mm, which can cause more pain and risk. Users report success with various regimens, including minoxidil, finasteride, and other topicals, alongside microneedling.

      community Used topical fin for 2 years, can i add oral fin too? (18 Male)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old male using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss is considering adding oral finasteride. Users advise against combining both forms of finasteride due to increased side effects and suggest switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride for better results, noting that finasteride is less effective on hairlines.