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      community Us curly/ wavy hair guys have it worse

      in Chat  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      Curly and wavy hair can make hair loss appear worse due to clumping, but using less product, shorter cuts, and leave-in conditioner can help manage appearance. Minoxidil and finasteride are considered for treatment, and some find that styling can hide thinning areas.

      community What do you guys use before applying keto?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Keto 2% can dry out hair, especially wavy or curly types. Users suggest using oils like olive, coconut, or argan, and following up with a good conditioner or hair mask to maintain hair health.

      community [19 F] Scared of balding. What can I do?

       5 upvotes 13 years ago
      A 19-year-old woman is concerned about hair thinning and seeks advice. Recommendations include using minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, spironolactone, and possibly birth control, along with consulting a doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

      community Intense hairfall, please help

       2 upvotes 12 years ago
      A 22-year-old experiencing intense hair loss across the scalp seeks advice, considering factors like nutrition and genetics. Suggestions include checking vitamin, mineral, and thyroid levels.

      community Redensyl vs Minoxidil for hair growth?

       2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Redensyl and Minoxidil for hair growth, with Minoxidil being considered more effective but potentially causing a shedding phase. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and combining treatments for better results.

      community He just doesn't want Finasteride 🙃

       149 upvotes 3 months ago
      A man is experiencing hair thinning and is hesitant to use finasteride due to concerns about side effects, despite its effectiveness when combined with minoxidil. He currently uses PRP treatments and Saw Palmetto, but these are considered insufficient by others who suggest finasteride and minoxidil as necessary for preventing further hair loss.

      community Where can I sign up for hair cloning clinical trials?

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user interested in participating in hair cloning clinical trials due to their fine hair and previous positive experience with clinical trials. They are seeking information on how to volunteer for such trials.

      community Went from topical minox to oral minox 1.25 mg and 1 mg fin

       2 upvotes 1 day ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil (1.25 mg) and started finasteride (1 mg) after experiencing hair shedding. They are concerned about continued hair loss and hope to regain hair density with the new treatment.

      community 22M , A year of progress on finesteride

       39 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old male experienced progress with 0.5 mg daily finasteride for hair loss but noticed recent shedding, which may be a synchronized shed. Users suggest continuing the current dose, considering increasing to 1 mg, or exploring additional treatments like GHK-cu, while noting that watery semen is a common side effect.

      community My progress 1 year on Finasteride (M21)

      in Progress Pictures  58 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their positive experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting significant improvement in hair density after 9 months without side effects. They mentioned using 5mg divided into four doses and incorporating hair products to enhance their natural hair texture.

      community Meds aside, what do you guys use to thicken hair

       9 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about temporary hair thickening solutions, with suggestions including volumizing mousse, sea salt spray, Aveda thickening paste, tinted dry shampoo, and cold water rinses. The user is already using oral Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and keto shampoo, and has had a hair transplant.

      community What Are the Technicalities of Curved Hair Transplantation?

       4 upvotes 5 months ago
      Curved hair transplantation requires specialized tools and techniques to avoid damaging hair follicles, with modified FUE being the preferred method. Proper extraction and implantation angles are crucial to prevent complications like keloids and sterile folliculitis.

      community 1 year progress on fin/min chewables

       614 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair thickening after one year of using chewable finasteride (1.2 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) without major side effects, except occasional low libido. The user sourced the treatments from Hims and noticed results around 5-6 months, with shedding lasting about two months.

      community Update on my progress after 5 month of taking fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  716 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been taking 1 mg of finasteride and 6 drops of minoxidil orally per day for five months, experiencing increased hair shedding but also noticing denser and fuller hair according to friends. Despite the shedding, the user is happy with the progress and has not experienced significant side effects, though they caution against the risks of taking minoxidil orally.

      community Dutasteride and minoxidil : 5 months

      in Is this regrowth?  88 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, applying minoxidil once daily due to side effects from the liquid form. They plan to increase dutasteride dosage and possibly apply minoxidil twice daily, while also using ciclopirox olamine shampoo and sulfur soap.

      community 14 months of progress pics on Oral Fin and Min

       54 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced initial improvement in hair loss with oral finasteride and minoxidil but later faced increased shedding and thinning. They switched to dutasteride, hoping for better results, while continuing topical minoxidil.

      community (M 22) 2 years on fin only (1 mg) before and after

      in Progress Pictures  239 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male shared his positive experience using 1 mg finasteride daily for two years, noting significant hair thickening and texture improvement without side effects. Other users discussed their own hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, and shared encouragement and advice.

      community 7 month on Finesteride 1mg. Regrowth or not?

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for seven months to address hair loss but hasn't seen noticeable regrowth and is experiencing brittle, thinning hair with scalp issues. They are also using Salisia and Re’equil Salicylic Acid shampoo for potential psoriasis and are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.

      community 1 year on fin/min. This is your reminder to power through!

       1217 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and oral finasteride (1mg), with no side effects except initial shedding. The user noticed thicker eyebrows and beard, and the hairline improved with baby hairs, but the hair quality differs from the rest of the head.

      community How I thought fin would be vs how it is

      in Chat  315 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride effectively regrew hair and improved quality after increasing the dose from 0.5mg to 1mg, with no side effects. The user is cautious about adding minoxidil, fearing it might disrupt progress.

      community How much difference hair fibers and mousse make

      in Styling  1459 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user applies Rogaine foam, Toppik hair fibers, and Tresemme mousse to improve hair appearance and has restarted finasteride after a year off. They are considering a hair transplant and are working on self-esteem related to hair loss.

      community Regrew all my hair back and dead areas

      in Progress Pictures  160 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user regrew all their hair, including temples and bald spots, after one year of finasteride and six months of oral minoxidil. They noted finasteride helped with the crown and bald spot, while minoxidil regrew the hairline and temples.