community I am finally giving up on my hair
User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.
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240-270 / 296 resultscommunity Finally got to see my dermatologist for dutasteride today. He said that dutasteride will not cause a shed. Everyone on Reddit says otherwise.
User lost ground on finasteride, switched to dutasteride. Dermatologist said no shedding, but online experiences differ.
community Pyrilutamide for 16 weeks, with some progress
User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.
community We really out here with a subscription service for our hair...
Hair loss discussion mentions using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Users compare subscription services for hair treatments to other daily necessities and discuss cheaper alternatives.
community Is it possible for androgenic alopecia to begin at early adolescent years?
Hair loss can begin in early adolescence and cause mental anguish. Treatments mentioned include eating cruciferous vegetables, engaging in physical activity, and maintaining scalp hygiene.
community [M30] 15 months progress on Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil
User shared 15-month progress using Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hair loss. Treatment improved hair density, now considering hair transplant with fewer grafts.
community Hair Transplant results, +1 year later
Hair transplant results after 1 year discussed, with mostly positive feedback on density and appearance. User considers another surgery for hairline, but overall improvement noted.
community 1 month fin vs 9 months fin results
User shares 1-month vs 9-month finasteride results for hair loss. Commenters discuss photo angles, hair regrowth, and side effects.
community Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?
Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.
community 2 years of fin, 1.5 years of minoxidil, calling it quits. Thank you.
This user has been struggling with hair loss for the past two years and attempted to treat it using finasteride and minoxidil. Despite their efforts, they have not seen any improvement in their condition, so they have decided to shave or buzz their head instead. Others gave advice on other treatments that could be tried if desired.
community 3 months in, min/fin/microneedle
A user's progress with using Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to treat hair loss; another user mentioned a Japanese study that found better results for hairy individuals on finasteride.
community When are we getting a cure to hair loss?
Potential treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hair loss globally.
community NW4 -> NW 2.5 (2.5 months progress) RU 8.5-9% ED and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% once a week.
User shows hair loss progress from NW4 to NW2.5 in 2.5 months using RU 8.5-9% daily and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% weekly. Discussion includes managing tension in African American hair and representation of different hair types.
community Topical Fin Vs Oral Fin. Which is better and has less sides?
Comparing the effectiveness and side effects of topical finasteride versus oral finasteride, with people sharing their experiences using both treatments to manage hair loss.
community 2.5 months of 1mg fin + 1.25mg OM + dermarolling. Progress or wishful thinking?
A user's 2.5 months of finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dermarolling treatments for hair loss, with various users giving their opinion on the progress made.
community 6 Month Progress Update (Min, Fin, Derma rolling (0.5 mm)
A user named KarensAnon who has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma rolling for hair loss treatments over the past 6 months with successful results in restoring their confidence. Other users have offered support and advice regarding similar treatment plans.
community Should I give minoxidil a try or should I wait to see if I can get any more results from my regimen (fin, Ru58841, microneedling) almost at the 1year mark since starting also wondering if I can mix my ru58841 powder into minoxidil and just use that as my solvent
The conversation discusses whether to add minoxidil to an existing hair loss treatment regimen that includes finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. Some users suggest trying minoxidil and monitoring for side effects, while others advise waiting to see if current treatments improve results after one year.
community Finally decided to buzz it off after struggling with hair loss for the last five years. Very freeing. What do y’all think?
A user who buzzed their hair off after five years of struggling with hair loss, and the replies discussing whether or not they should go completely bald, as well as advice on cutting it shorter and potential treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil.
community My experience with 1mg fin eod
A 30-year-old man shared his experience with finasteride, taking 1mg every other day, which led to sexual side effects and other issues, prompting him to stop the treatment despite initial hair improvement. He previously tried natural methods and minoxidil without much success and is now considering a buzzcut.
community Is topical Minoxidil not meant for frontal baldness?
The effectiveness of topical Minoxidil for frontal baldness and the differences between brands. Suggestions are made to use Finasteride and RU58841 in combination with Minoxidil to help treat hair loss.
community started since friday topical fin+min+ caffeine+dermaroller 0.5 mm once a week… wish me luck my bald friends :-)
Using a combination of topical finasteride, minoxidil, caffeine and dermaroller treatments to help with hair loss, while discussing the potential results and other options.
community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch
Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.
community 3 and a half months on Fin MWF, min daily and microneedling once a week.
A user's progress with treating hair loss over 3.5 months, which involves taking finasteride MWF, minoxidil daily and microneedling once a week. There was positive feedback from other users regarding the results.
community discouraged about pyrilutamide
Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.
community 1 year on fin. No results. I give up.
A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feared due to potential side effects.
community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil
This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.
community 33M, Fin only, If I can then so can you! 4 years of progress on my hairline.
A user's 4-year journey of using Finasteride to improve their hairline, which they started noticing results from within the first month, and experienced significant shedding during the first year. They also tried Minoxidil but had heart palpitations so stopped taking it.
community Oral Minoxidil Users In A Nutshell
This conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil and finasteride. Users discussed the potential side effects of using these drugs, as well as their experiences with them.
community Roughly 1.5 years progress. Dut, Fin, Minox, RU.
A user's progress with treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU. Other members of the conversation provided tips such as using Microneedling and Tretinoin to increase regrowth and wounding areas of the scalp that are thinning in order to fill them in.
community Verteporfin trials in hair transplant patients begin
A clinical trial for Verteporfin as a hair loss treatment, and the potential for greater progress in treatments for hair loss in the future. Common treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 were discussed.