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      community Second shed, non-stop flaking, itching

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.

      community 2 Years Fin 1mg ED + 7 1/2 months Min topical 1x ED results

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old with diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.

      community Shed switching from fin to dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user has been on finasteride for over 1.5 years but is still losing hair, so they're switching to dutasteride and taking both for 3 months before stopping finasteride. They're concerned about potential hair shedding during the switch even when done correctly.

      community Trying to regrow crown been on Fin for 4.5 years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 4.5 years and minoxidil for 10 years, maintaining hair but not regrowing much on the crown and temples. They are considering using a dermastamp more frequently and possibly trying RU58841, but are hesitant about dutasteride due to concerns about side effects and DHT suppression.

      community 9 Months update - smp/min/fin/keto/derm

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared a 9-month hair loss treatment update using scalp micropigmentation (SMP), finasteride, minoxidil, derma pen, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT), with plans for a hair transplant. Another person suggested increasing the dosage of finasteride and minoxidil and using a derma roller weekly.

      community Is regrowth on an androgen receptor blocker possible?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 7 months ago
      RU and Pyri block androgen receptors to prevent hair loss but may also hinder hair regrowth since they prevent testosterone, which can stimulate hair growth, from binding to these receptors. The user is questioning if this understanding is correct.