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      community 2 years Fin + Minoxidil Regrowth

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  113 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using 2.5mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, recently adding topical dutasteride. Another user questioned the high finasteride dosage, noting no benefits over 1mg.

      community 20M NW6 diffuse —> NW1 Fin/Dut

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.

      community Anti-Androgens causing hairline to recede?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      Anti-androgens like Finasteride, Dutasteride, Metformin, and Topical Spironolactone cause hairline recession and increased cholesterol levels. The hairline recovers after stopping the drugs.

      community Written 10 Month report on Fin

      in Update  12 upvotes 4 months ago
      User shared a 10-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, experiencing initial shedding but now seeing signs of regrowth. They expect further improvement over the next 8 months.

      community Progress August>Dec>today Fin 1mg, Topical Min

      in Progress Pictures  104 upvotes 5 months ago
      User shared progress pictures of hair density improvement using 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, but expressed concern about recent hairline miniaturization and treatment effectiveness. Another user complimented the results and inquired about initial shedding.

      community Update 1 year and 4 months into medication

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg of finasteride since February 2023 and started 2.5 mg of minoxidil at the beginning of the year, and is happy with the improvement in hair loss after 1 year and 4 months of treatment. They are 36 years old and noticed their hair thinning one year ago.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community Finasteride not working isnt it MPB?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is concerned that finasteride isn't working for their hair loss, questioning if it's due to male pattern baldness or low iron levels. They are advised to take finasteride daily and get blood work done.

      community Dutasteride Vs. Testosterone, who wins?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  58 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether 2.5mg of dutasteride or 200mg of testosterone weekly is more influential in preventing hair loss, with various personal experiences indicating that the effectiveness is dependent on the individual's genetic profile. Some users report that dutasteride is likely to be more effective at the given doses.

      community How to know if shedding is from tren or minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.

      community Am I in a long second shed from treatment or is this my regular hair loss

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp for 7 months and experienced a period with no shedding, but is now shedding about 100 hairs a day and is questioning if this is a result of the treatment or their normal hair loss. They are unable to start finasteride and are considering stopping the treatment due to the shedding.

      community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community 8mg on oral finasteride. No results?

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using 8mg of oral finasteride and is considering trying minoxidil or redoing blood work. They are concerned about thinning hair on the sides and back of their head.

      community 23 year old male 1mg fin everyday

      in Progress Pictures  43 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, along with B-12 and D3+K2 supplements, to address hair loss. He sought feedback on using generic finasteride and shared his journey to regain confidence.

      community Losing gains from 7 months of oral min, fin, dut.

      in Update  66 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community Check out this insane (hopefully) shed

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.

      community 5 Month Dutasteride Progress Before and After

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing significant hair loss started using Dutasteride, a drug typically used for prostate issues, and noticed a positive change in hair thickness and volume after 5 months. Other users in the conversation also shared their experiences and observations with Dutasteride, with one mentioning additional use of oral Minoxidil.

      community Am I the least responder here?

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user struggling with hair loss has been using treatments including Minoxidil, a hair serum, vitamin capsules, and Dutasteride as prescribed by a dermatologist. They're experiencing side effects from Dutasteride and are unsure about its effectiveness, but another user suggests they might be seeing improvement and advises trying a lower dose.

      community could this be a reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses potential links between low vitamin D levels and hair loss, and how correcting this might impact the effectiveness of Minoxidil and Finasteride treatments. The responses vary, with some suggesting that vitamin D deficiency would cause overall scalp hair loss, while others believe it would first affect the most sensitive areas.

      community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.