19M Recovering from minoxidil shedding, some more pics Progress Pictures 6/20/2024
A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hair loss and regrowth after using minoxidil and dutasteride. He also mentioned experiencing hair growth on his face and is taking accutane for his skin.
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The user achieved significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5mg for a year and oral minoxidil 2.5mg for eight months, despite initial shedding. They reported no side effects and preferred oral treatments over topicals.
community M25: Getting way too many DMs, so let’s do this here! AMA about Male Pattern Baldness, Hair Loss, and Products (100% Science-Backed )
Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as treatments for male pattern baldness. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective DHT blockers, while minoxidil is necessary for regrowth but must be used consistently.
community Oral minoxidil for 8 months but crown still thin – should I start finasteride?
The user has been using oral minoxidil for 8 months with minimal improvement in crown thickness and is considering adding finasteride to address DHT-related hair loss. Other users suggest starting finasteride and possibly increasing the minoxidil dose if needed, with some recommending dutasteride for more effective regrowth.
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The user experienced minor hair regrowth after 4 weeks of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, despite initial side effects like minor sickness and reduced sexual desire. The user is surprised by the early results and plans to continue the treatment, also using Nizoral shampoo.
community It's crazy how it's 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren't even effective for many people.
Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.
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