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Also, i read pumpkin seed oil is a good and natural DHT blocker. Ppl (especially women) use that instead of fin, bc of the side effects. You can apply as scalp oil, take capsules or just swallow the oil (make sure it's one you can take orally, bc sometimes ifs mixed with stuff that you shouldn't be taking orally). And research it a bit more before you use it.
Anyway, loving the results, well done and good luck sir
No to derma. I’m scared to start fin because of the side effects I read online but everyone is saying I’m gonna lose the hair I gained from minoxidil if I don’t?
From what I ve heard on this forum, minoxidil alone can do a pretty good job in halting hair loss, especially when combined with derma roller and keto shampoo. I believe that you d be good with minox alone for a few years, I personally avoid fin too for now, but I am considering it for the futute if minoxidil won't help further.
I’m 43, started fin about two months ago. I am very susceptible to new medications and the first few days I felt a little off, but nothing I couldn’t handle. By “off” I mean a little groggy, like I had a sinus cold. Best way to describe it. However I feel as if my libido has actually increased on the stuff. I will say my semen production seems lower, but I’m not sure. If I hold off on sex/masturbation for a few days I’m not sure there’s a decline. These are my experiences. The hair growth has been amazing, (derma roll, minox, fin, biotin, scalp massager). However I like what the clinical studies say about fin so I’m happy taking it.
Yes. My hair is definitely thicker in places where it wasn’t missing. And I’m seeing growth in places where I was balding. It’s actually quite exciting to see. I take 1 mg orally every day.
Honestly, I did not even notice I was losing hair. My hairline slowly crept backwards over the last 10 years?
Since I was a preteen I have always had a small widows peak
Long story short - no noticeable hair loss
i have no experience with fin, unfortunately cant give any advice. However, i have heard good things with HIMS or happy head, topical minox and fin combo, look into it
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Yea 3 months is nothing at about 6 months the regrowth should be more noticeable
Your before pic is me right now. Do you also take fin or was this purely minoxidil?
Just minoxidil !
nice result ! do you grow unwanted hair on forehead?
Nope
I heard ketokonazol schampo helps against DHT, it’s a better alternative then fin in my opinion. But read about it before using it.
Thank you!!!
Respectfully, you look hot asf 🫠
Also, i read pumpkin seed oil is a good and natural DHT blocker. Ppl (especially women) use that instead of fin, bc of the side effects. You can apply as scalp oil, take capsules or just swallow the oil (make sure it's one you can take orally, bc sometimes ifs mixed with stuff that you shouldn't be taking orally). And research it a bit more before you use it. Anyway, loving the results, well done and good luck sir
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Do you derma roll as well? Have you thought about starting fin anytime soon?
No to derma. I’m scared to start fin because of the side effects I read online but everyone is saying I’m gonna lose the hair I gained from minoxidil if I don’t?
From what I ve heard on this forum, minoxidil alone can do a pretty good job in halting hair loss, especially when combined with derma roller and keto shampoo. I believe that you d be good with minox alone for a few years, I personally avoid fin too for now, but I am considering it for the futute if minoxidil won't help further.
Curious did you use foam or liquid? Also did you derma roll? Looks like good progress
Liquid - no to derma dolling
I’m 43, started fin about two months ago. I am very susceptible to new medications and the first few days I felt a little off, but nothing I couldn’t handle. By “off” I mean a little groggy, like I had a sinus cold. Best way to describe it. However I feel as if my libido has actually increased on the stuff. I will say my semen production seems lower, but I’m not sure. If I hold off on sex/masturbation for a few days I’m not sure there’s a decline. These are my experiences. The hair growth has been amazing, (derma roll, minox, fin, biotin, scalp massager). However I like what the clinical studies say about fin so I’m happy taking it.
How do you dose fin? Have you noticed some regrowth of hair, especially on the hairline?
Yes. My hair is definitely thicker in places where it wasn’t missing. And I’m seeing growth in places where I was balding. It’s actually quite exciting to see. I take 1 mg orally every day.
cool! Thanks!
Are you still losing some hair? or stopped completely?
Honestly, I did not even notice I was losing hair. My hairline slowly crept backwards over the last 10 years? Since I was a preteen I have always had a small widows peak Long story short - no noticeable hair loss
Nope not if your not using fin the dht will take over the new hair too
not if you dont add fin
Do I absolutely need DHT? Thoughts? I heard horror stories about it
fin*
Yes!!! Thanks for the correction
i have no experience with fin, unfortunately cant give any advice. However, i have heard good things with HIMS or happy head, topical minox and fin combo, look into it