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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 132 resultscommunity Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.
community Don't give up! 9 months on Minoxidil
A trans man shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 9 months on oral Minoxidil and 1.5 years on finasteride. He encourages others to stick with their treatments despite initial setbacks.
community 8 months on 5mg fin daily, 5% min twice daily, and hrt(mtf). Thought my hair was unrecoverable before but now I’m so happy.
A user named "LordGeek101" shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after using 5mg of finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for 8 months. The user is transgender (MTF) and mentioned that the larger dose of finasteride was recommended by their doctor for better chances of hair revival.
community Dutasteride for trans men? (Topical vs oral?)
The conversation discusses using dutasteride, both topical and oral, for hair loss in trans men, considering potential side effects like depression and libido issues. The user is exploring options including topical solutions with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone, and plans to start microneedling.
community 25-31 recovery makes my hair almost unmanageable.
A user shared their hair recovery progress from ages 25-31, attributing success to quitting smoking, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone therapy. They also mentioned being transgender and using hormone therapy.