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      community Question: Mixing own RU/Stemoxydine and Fin/Minoxidil

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Mixing finasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 with stemoxydine for hair loss treatment. Concerns about residue in solutions potentially affecting absorption and stability over time.

      community Started Finasteride + Derma rolling

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user started finasteride and derma rolling for hair loss, later switching to wet cupping therapy. They experienced initial shedding but reported thicker, healthier hair over time, using natural hair wash methods like Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai.

      community Taking fin on empty stomach

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Finasteride can be taken with or without food, but taking it with coffee on an empty stomach might cause diarrhea. It's generally safe to take finasteride at any time of the day.

      community My hair loss story and somewhat of a recovery

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      A woman experienced significant hair loss for 2.5 years but saw improvement without supplements, attributing recovery to time and dietary changes, including eating chicken, eggs, and milk. Another person shared a similar experience, linking their hair loss to stress and low iron and B12 levels.

      community Is it a smart idea to take fin with zinc

       12 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride for hair loss and whether taking zinc or ZMA can prevent side effects. Users share experiences, noting zinc may increase libido but could also lead to hair shedding, while finasteride might initially increase testosterone but lower it over time.

      community Need help recovering from saw palmetto!

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced a significant drop in libido and energy after taking saw palmetto, which they believe caused these changes. They are seeking advice and reassurance, with some users suggesting that the effects may not be permanent and could improve over time with a healthy lifestyle.

      community Unsure of what is happening to my hair..

       4 upvotes 13 years ago
      An 18-year-old is concerned about hair thinning and has been using Biota shampoo, Rogaine, biotin, and multivitamins. Others suggest monitoring changes over time and consider stopping Rogaine and supplements.

      community Losing grounds? 6.5 month fin/min

       7 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 23-year-old male using topical minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin for 6.5 months feels his hairline is worsening and considers switching to oral minoxidil due to poor response to topical treatment. Users suggest checking vitamin deficiencies, particularly vitamin D, and advise patience, as hair loss treatments can take time to show results.

      community If you had to take one, would it be dutasteride or oral minoxidil?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride is preferred for addressing hair thinning as it targets DHT, the root cause, while oral minoxidil stimulates growth but doesn't address the cause. Users suggest dutasteride alone if minoxidil causes side effects, with a standard dose of 0.5mg being effective over time.

      community Using for 5 months going worse

       6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin B12, biotin, vitamin C, resveratrol, zinc sulfate, and Nizoral for 5 months without seeing results. Suggestions include reducing dermaroller frequency and trusting the process as more time may be needed.

      community Oral dut 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg

       4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride solution, tazarotene, calcipotriol, and a peptide serum for hair loss but is concerned about continued hair shedding. They are advised to stop smoking as it may worsen hair loss and to give the treatments more time to work.

      community Second shed sucks (me again xd)

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase after 7 months on finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about the sustainability of the treatment. Others encourage continuing the treatment, explaining that shedding is normal and should stabilize over time.

      community My Experience at Dr. Hakan Clinic in Istanbul

       9 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 34-year-old underwent a hair transplant with 5,250 grafts, stem cell therapy, and PRP at Dr. Hakan Clinic in Istanbul, without using Minoxidil or Finasteride. Despite initial concerns about the hairline design, the user is optimistic about the results and plans to update progress over time.

      community Has anyone with high prolactin taken meds to lower it and seen hair regrowth?

       5 upvotes 7 months ago
      High prolactin levels may contribute to hair loss, and some users suggest supplements like mucuna pruriens, vitamin B6, vitamin E, L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, DIM, and Zinc to lower prolactin. Lifestyle changes to increase dopamine, such as reducing screen time and stress, are also recommended.

      community 3 Months on Dutasteride and Minoxidil!

       24 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Biotin for three months and believes there is some hair regrowth, especially at the crown, with no significant side effects. Other users suggest that while some thickening and minor growth are visible, more time is needed for full results.

      community 18 months progress. Dut 0.5 and Topic minox 5% twice a day

      in Progress Pictures  65 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using Dutasteride 0.5 mg and topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, with users sharing experiences and advice on using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Some users consider hair transplants, while others suggest giving medications more time to work.

      community 2 Months 1mg Finasterid daily and Minoxidil 5% twice a day

      in Progress Pictures  286 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 20-year-old male using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil twice a day for two months reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects. Users discussed the effectiveness of these treatments, the importance of consulting a doctor, and the potential for continued improvement over time.

      community Started balding at 16-17 but finally @21 got almost all of it back plus more and I think it made my forehead smaller

      in Is this regrowth?  580 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user regained hair and reduced forehead size using a routine of 1mg finasteride, 5mg minoxidil, topical minoxidil twice daily, tretinoin before minoxidil, derma stamping weekly, red light therapy daily, and ketoconazole shampoo thrice weekly. They experienced initial side effects with finasteride but adjusted the dosage over time.

      community Hairline regrowth but massive diffuse shedding

      in Chat  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse shedding but also hairline regrowth after starting finasteride, switching to dutasteride, and using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841. Other users advise patience, suggesting that the treatments need more time to show results and caution against using too many medications simultaneously.

      community Most studies seem to say the vast majority of increase in hair count occurs in the first 12 weeks, why does everyone say you need to wait years to know whether fin/dut are working?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can show initial hair count increases within 12 weeks, but visible improvements often take longer, with many users reporting noticeable changes after a year or more. While early results may be seen under a microscope, significant cosmetic improvements typically require more time for hair to thicken and become visibly denser.

      community 5 months on min and topical fin.

       37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a combination spray of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for 5 months, along with microneedling and biotin, and is uncertain about hair regrowth progress. Other users suggest more time is needed for results, with peak results at 2 years, and mention oral dutasteride as an effective treatment.

      community Is finasteride just not working for me? test results

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and questions the effectiveness of finasteride after 45 days of use, with high DHT levels. A user advises that scalp DHT, not serum DHT, is important for hair loss assessment, and suggests monitoring hair improvement over time.