community 10 months fin/min progress update
A user's 10-month progress update using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with other users offering congratulations, jokes, advice, and questions.
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30-42 / 42 resultscommunity Vegan Protein Powder Make Loss Worse?
A user is experiencing genetic hair loss and is using spironolactone and minoxidil without success. They are considering switching to vegan protein powder due to digestive issues and are concerned if it will worsen hair loss.
community Progress report for 7 months, with 6500 grafts done.
A 36-year-old had a hair transplant with 6,500 grafts 7 months ago, took 1.25mg of finasteride every other day for 5 months, and recently switched to 1mg daily along with 5% minoxidil spray. They are considering a touch-up transplant and are seeking advice on their progress and future expectations.
community What other factors than DHT causes hair loss – and what to do about it?
Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.
community Take The Jump - Get The Hair Transplant
User got a hair transplant and it improved their life. Transplanted hair lasts, but medication like finasteride is needed to maintain non-transplanted hair.
community I have a hard time believing that creatine overpowers fin/dut
The conversation is about whether creatine causes hair loss in individuals who are taking finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss. Some users report experiencing hair loss when taking creatine, while others do not. There is no consensus on the issue.
community Fin/min/microneedling ~9 months – no results, actually worse
User harlital shared their 9-month hair loss journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but experienced worse results. Commenters suggested patience, checking for other causes, and considering dutasteride after 12-24 months if no improvement.
community 8 month progress so far (Sep 2023 - April 2024)
The user saw improvement in hair loss after 8 months by taking Finasteride three times a week, using Minoxidil, derma rolling once a week, and using Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned working out and taking supplements.
community Next month marks 2 years on Dutasteride. When does it start working?
A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.
community 2 months of 1mg Finasteride daily , %5 minoxidil 2x daily, Nizoral Shampoo and 1.5mm depth microneedling weekly
A user shared progress pictures after using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral Shampoo, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm depth for two months, reporting no side effects and discussing their routine and supplements. Commenters reacted positively, with one advising caution with creatine and another endorsing the benefits of microneedling.
community To all the young non-responders out there
A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.
community Been on Min and Fin for Years and I am Devastated.
Guyman567 has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for years but continues to experience hair loss and thinning, which has affected his confidence. He has tried various treatments including topical finasteride, microneedling, and vitamins, and is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about ongoing hair loss.