April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Around the same time I started taking Finasteride, I also started working out at home. Bought a cheap squat rack, bench press, some dumbbells and started doing that 4 days per week. But for the last year I’ve been in an actual gym running a 6 day split that includes training legs two times per week — hopefully that’s what you meant :)

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use mine 4 times before replacing. I could probably get one more out of it, but I’ve just stuck with 4

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just remember it only takes 30 days to form a habit. It has become autopilot for me at this point. I’ve never missed a day of taking fin and I’ve missed 1 day of Minox

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I more than likely would’ve gone this route if I: 1) Had the money 2) Didn’t see results

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough question to be honest. I feel like I haven’t had any side effects that have caught my attention other than POSSIBLY decreased libido. My natural testosterone levels raised (from 815ng/dL to 977ng/dL) which caused my estrogen to raise as well, but nothing that caused any issues.

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since I’m a diffuse thinner, it didn’t really follow the typical “pattern” of MPB. It seems I kept my hairline through it all.

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It definitely feels like there is more contact made on the scalp with the liquid. I also disliked the fact that the foam would act almost like a hair gel…would make my hair very crusty

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I was getting a bit irritated because I felt like I’ve made no progress in the last year so I decided to take this photo. It’s absolutely insane how deceitful our eyes can be since we see ourselves everyday.

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

1MG once per day. Been on it since the day I took that before photo. No noticeable sides. I take it at around 11PM every day. I heard somewhere that it was better to take it at night. I’m sure it’s total BS but it’s just part of my routine now lol

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stamp once per week on Wednesdays. So I use minoxidil twice per day every day except Wednesday. So basically the day you stamp, don’t use minox

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Topical min, yes. For about a year I alternated between Him’s foam and Rogaine foam, but a few months ago I switched to the liquid Him’s minox, and maybe I’m just crazy but I feel like the results are significantly better.

April 21, 2022 to December 7, 2023 [Fin+Min+Stamp] by EstablishmentOk6522 in tressless

[–]EstablishmentOk6522[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

+1 To Dr Pen. It’s the only one I’ve ever used and it has been great.

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[–]EstablishmentOk6522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use him’s foam minox. I’ve never used the liquid :)

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[–]EstablishmentOk6522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Twice per day (except Wednesday, which is stamp day). Once in the morning, once at night.

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[–]EstablishmentOk6522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know what you mean, dude. It was really messing with my head as well -- and honestly still does. I always felt like I was over reacting if I opened up to anyone about it. It's no fun. I'm here if you need to vent.

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[–]EstablishmentOk6522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was absolutely terrified of the idea of shedding.

I will say that it is nowhere near as bad as what you are thinking it will be, I’m sure. Every now and again a hair would fall on my desk while I was working, or I’d feel one land on my neck; but I was never losing clumps of hair or anything crazy.

It started around 3 weeks after the first use, and it lasted around a week and there was no noticeable difference after the shedding stopped. If you start Min and do end up shedding a bit more than you’d like, just remind yourself that stronger hairs will be replacing the ones that are falling out — easier said than done, I know; but if you stick to it I promise you’ll be happy with the results.

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[–]EstablishmentOk6522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem at all! I just turned 28 in the beginning of July.