8 month difference in hair (11 months on medications Progress Pictures 7/11/2024
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after 11 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, and occasional microneedling. The user aims to motivate others starting similar treatments.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity We live in the weirdest time to suffer Androgenetic Alopecia and this weird subreddit will probably be of some historic interest in the future.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are becoming more known, but many remain unaware of their effectiveness. There is hope for future advancements despite skepticism and misconceptions about current treatments.
community What to do if fin is still not working after 2.5 years
The user is experiencing increased hair loss despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil and is hesitant to switch to dutasteride due to side effects and family planning concerns. Alternatives suggested include dutasteride, microneedling, and addressing stress or nutrient deficiencies.
community No gains after 4 years of min and fin
User has seen no improvement after 4 years of using minoxidil and finasteride, and recently started dutasteride. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant.
community Minoxidil aint shit, genetics are dumb, i dont want to be bald
Minoxidil alone is not effective for significant hair regrowth; combining it with finasteride or dutasteride is necessary. Additional treatments like hair transplants, microneedling, or oral medications are recommended for better results.
community Big increase in miniaturization after being on finasteride for 7 years?
The user experienced increased hair miniaturization and shedding despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and other treatments. They are considering more aggressive treatments or a hair system if no improvement occurs by the end of 2025.
community I can’t tell if it’s regrowth or not but this is my result after 9 months on fin
The user has been using finasteride daily, scalp massages, micro-needling, and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss, with noticeable progress after 9 months. They are considering adding minoxidil but are hesitant due to concerns about long-term commitment.
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research Comparison between Topical Minoxidil 5% Alone versus Combined with Dutasteride (Topical 0.02% through Microneedling or Oral 0.5 mg) in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
In this study, among 30 patients with androgenetic alopecia, topical Minoxidil was effective alone or in combination with either oral or microneedling-applied Dutasteride, with the microneedling approach offering promising results and fewer side effects compared to oral Dutasteride.
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