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      community 0.5mg eod vs 1mg daily of finasteride

      in Chat  18 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different doses of finasteride for hair loss, questioning the need for 1mg daily when 0.5mg every other day has a similar impact on scalp DHT. A humorous reply suggests exaggerated side effects.

      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.

      community Looking for suggestions on vitamins

      in Female  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is seeking affordable hair vitamins without biotin, already taking zinc and D3+K2, and has been dealing with chronic telogen effluvium since 2013. They previously used Nutrafol Vegan but found it too expensive.

      community is my multi vitamin a high dose ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      User experienced hair loss after weight loss and started using finasteride 1mg and a multivitamin called HAIRGRO. They noticed increased oily skin and sebum production and are unsure if they should continue the multivitamin.

      community Regrowth Update on Crown/Vertex

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 9 months ago
      User shared progress pictures of hair regrowth on the crown/vertex after a transplant and using finasteride, Minoxidil foam, and a dermapen. They hope to fully regrow or increase density in the crown area.

      community April 9-13 vs May 20 (Started March 13)

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over two months using topical Minoxidil 5%, topical Finasteride 0.1%, biotin tablets, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. They also used a dermaroller twice.

      community Topical Minoxodil vs Oral Minoxodil

      in Minoxidil  91 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is considering switching to oral minoxidil due to the inconvenience of topical application. Another user cautions that switching forms may cause shedding and that oral minoxidil may have different side effects and results.

      community M20 1.5 months vs 8 months fin + min

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily for 1.5 to 8 months and is unsure about regrowth. Suggestions include continuing the treatment, trying microneedling, or considering oral minoxidil.

      community What is the correlation between hair loss and vaping?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user suspects vaping has contributed to their hair loss and plans to quit while using Minoxidil and finasteride. They are unsure if hair regrowth will be due to quitting vaping or the medications.

      community Oral dutasteride vs topical efficacy

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.

      community 23M losing ground very after seeing improvements

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old male was using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily, 10% minoxidil twice daily for 4-5 months then once daily, and vitamin D for a month for hair loss treatment but saw a decline in results. It's suggested that the decline may be due to reducing minoxidil application to once a day and a doctor's visit is recommended for further advice.

      community Effects of 2% vs 5% min for sebderm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.

      community Best I’ve seen my baby hairs since starting

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about someone's improvement in hair density and hairline appearance after consistently using finasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and ketoconazole. They shared a progress picture showing the best results they've seen since starting treatment.

      community Month 2 vs month 6 progress. 1mg fin only (daily)

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using 1mg of finasteride daily for six months, with a break of two weeks due to knee surgery. Some suggest adding minoxidil for better results, while others discuss finasteride's effectiveness in promoting hair growth, which can be slower but significant.

      community 3 months only fin + vitamins update

      in Progress Pictures  90 upvotes 10 months ago
      User shared a 3-month update on using finasteride and vitamins (Zinc, D3, B12, Magnesium) for hair loss. Progress pictures show improvement, and other users commented on their experiences and asked about specific vitamins.

      community 12 years ago versus now. Pretty crazy

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user had more hair at age 39 than at 27 after using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and ketoconazole for over two years. Initially started with finasteride but switched to dutasteride after six months.

      community Finasteride 1 mg daily vs Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      Switching from finasteride 1mg daily to dutasteride 0.5mg daily may offer better hair regrowth. However, if finasteride is effective, fully switching to dutasteride is not advised; instead, adding dutasteride once a week could be beneficial.

      community 19M 6months ago vs now (wet) in the same shirt

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about a 19-year-old male showing his hair loss progress over 6 months using Dutasteride 0.5 mg, oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg twice daily, Biotin 10 mg, and daily Ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced no side effects from the treatments.

      community Lowering DHT vs measured level and topical scalp treatment issues

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effects of lowering DHT on hair loss and the importance of monitoring DHT levels during treatment. The user suggests that individual responses to DHT and hair loss treatments vary, and expresses a preference for topical treatments over oral medications due to concerns about systemic DHT reduction.

      community 1 month vs. 3 months. Oral min (3mg) and fin (1.1mg) update

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using oral minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1.1mg) for 11 weeks, noticing significant improvement and no bald spots, with the side effect of increased eyebrow and eyelash growth. They plan to update again in 6-9 months and have inspired friends to try the same treatment.