2 Months progress on min, fin daily, and microneedling twice a month Progress Pictures 4/29/2024
The user is using 0.5 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and 1.5mm microneedling with topical dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They report hair thickening without side effects, except for temporary water retention, and are considering increasing finasteride dosage and microneedling frequency.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Reddit’s amatorial meta analysis of 17 already avaliable hair loss prevention treatments that were found to be effective in clinical studies but are not FDA approved for MPB. PROS and CONS. (2022 Guide if Finasteride and Minoxidil are not working/ give you sides/are not enough) 77 studies linked!
The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
community Microneedling, some people seem to permanently lost their hair. Confused
Microneedling can aid hair regrowth but poses risks like permanent hair loss if not done properly. Combining it with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin, while ensuring proper sterilization and technique, is crucial for safety and effectiveness.
community People who tolerate dut better than fin?
Dutasteride may have fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer side effects, while others see no significant hair improvement.
community 7 months dutasteride minoxidil microneedling 25y.o. Some progress.
A 25-year-old shared progress in hair regrowth after 7 months using dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, noting some baby hair growth on the temples. The user plans to continue this treatment, having found it effective despite some initial shedding and challenges with styling due to topical minoxidil.
community Microneedling and minoxidil alone
A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
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