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      community 4 months of progress and I’m amazed

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user saw significant hair regrowth after using rosemary-castor oil, scalp massages, a derma roller, biotin shampoo, minoxidil-finasteride spray, and a PRP injection. They plan to continue this routine.

      community Progress so far after a little over a year (23M)

      in Progress Pictures  2679 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old shared his hair regrowth progress after using Minoxidil, finasteride, Dutasteride, and RU58841 for over a year. The post received supportive comments, with others sharing their own experiences and complimenting his transformation.

      community 2.5 months fin 1mg - early regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 21-year-old user has been using finasteride 1mg daily since March 11 and ketoconazole 1% 2-3 times a week since April 22, with no significant side effects. They are questioning if they are seeing early hair regrowth after 2.5 months of treatment.

      community Just popped my first fin, excited as hell!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  154 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.

      community MIN/FIN +Rosemary Mint Oil+Biotin+Vitamins

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth using Minoxidil, finasteride, rosemary mint oil, biotin, and vitamins. Responses praised the results, though one user doubted the effectiveness of rosemary and biotin.

      community Could Fin possibly be better than Dut for some?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's experience with switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticing a decrease in hair density. They question if finasteride could be more effective than dutasteride for some people, while others suggest that shedding is normal and it takes time to see results from dutasteride.

      community Had Anyone Here Actually Used More Than 0.5mg of Dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user inquires about the effectiveness of using more than the standard 0.5mg dose of Dutasteride for hair loss, mentioning studies suggest 2.5mg is more effective. Another user shares their experience of taking 1mg without noticing a difference, despite studies indicating 2.5mg may be better.

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

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 5 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 8 months fin 3 months min update

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months, experiencing minor regrowth at the temples but overall worse hair loss, with constant shedding and itching. They are concerned about thinning on the sides and nape, questioning if it's diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and seeking advice on what to do next.

      community Topical fin+minox deadly combo. M30 gave up and came back from dead.

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user reported hair regrowth using a homemade topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride sourced from Pakistan, combined with microneedling, after experiencing hair loss with UK-based products. They claim a reduction in hair loss from 200-300 to 3-5 hairs a day and advise against spending money on branded products.

      community Is this decent progress? 2 months in

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 2 months of using oral minoxidil for hair loss and plans to start dermarolling and finasteride. Responses varied, with some seeing slight improvement and others suggesting more time or a hair transplant for significant results.

      community Second Shed recovery Motivation

      in Progress Pictures  150 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair recovery after a second shedding phase while using Finasteride. They advise staying consistent with treatment, as it can take 1-2 years or more to see results, and also mention using Ketoconazole but are unsure of its effectiveness.

      community Been taking Fin for 10 months and have no results whatsoever

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user has been taking Finasteride for hair loss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other users suggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.

      community ~1 year using rosemary shampoo (trigger warning)

      in Progress Pictures  158 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community 33 yrs male.Been on min(5%)/Fin(1mg)/ketokonazole shampoo for 5 months.

      in Progress Pictures  82 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 33-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and recently added dutasteride, a minoxidil+tretinoin+azelaic acid solution, and derma stamping to treat hair loss for 5 months. There is confusion about the order of progress pictures, making it difficult to assess the treatment's effectiveness.

      community I love Costco. Fin is less than $3 per month without insurance.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  128 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the affordability of finasteride for hair loss treatment, with users sharing that it can be obtained for less than $3 per month at Costco without insurance, and the cost can be further reduced by getting a year's prescription at once. Some users also mention getting prescriptions from their primary care physician or online services.

      community Seb derm is eating my hair?!?!

      in Chat  41 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.

      community [5 year progress] My gains and experience

      in Progress Pictures  356 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared a 5-year hair loss treatment progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil liquid twice per day, with significant improvement and no side effects. They noticed more hair coverage around the 6-7 month mark and have experienced annual shedding but remained consistent with their routine.

      community Scalp pain, diffuse thinning and Fin+nizoral

      in Chat  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experiencing scalp pain and diffuse hair thinning is taking finasteride and using Nizoral shampoo. They plan to continue finasteride for 6 months and consider adding minoxidil if no improvement is seen.

      community 47 year old. Finasteride for 1 year+

      in Progress Pictures  292 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 47-year-old has been using finasteride since December 2022 to treat hair thinning and has seen gradual improvement, especially between March and August. They take 1mg three times a week and have noticed increased hair density and thickness.

      community Microneedling makes a difference. Non responders, please read

      in Microneedling  66 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.