Certified old, at 51, balding since 25, the resurrection! Progress Pictures 10/25/2024
A 51-year-old shared progress on hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride over four months, noting significant improvement and plans for future hair transplants. The user emphasized the benefits of modern treatments and societal changes in attitudes towards hair loss.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity Hair Journey: Got great results from oral fin and topical min then switched to oral min, then back to topical min, then back to oral
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, but switching between oral and topical minoxidil led to hair loss and uncertainty about future treatment. They are considering sticking with oral minoxidil and finasteride, possibly adding dutasteride or opting for a hair transplant.
community Iām 42 and this is an 80 day update on my current hair treatment. Taking oral finasteride and minoxidil plus topical minoxidil.
A 42-year-old is experiencing hair regrowth after 80 days using oral finasteride and minoxidil, plus topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like dermastamping and possibly switching to dutasteride for further improvement.
community My experimental hair loss journey under medical supervision: finasteride/dutasteride, oral/topical minoxidil+tretinoin (3-month progress and hair transplant insights for those considering it)
A 23-year-old discusses their hair loss treatment using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical tretinoin under medical supervision. They stress stabilizing hair loss before a hair transplant and plan to continue the regimen for at least 18 months.
community Any hopes for future regrowth technology? Right now oral/topical min/fin are the best options.
Current treatments like oral/topical minoxidil and finasteride are considered the best options for hair regrowth, with dutasteride being the most powerful medication available. There is hope for future advancements in hair transplant technology and potential new treatments, but significant breakthroughs are not expected soon.
community 8 months of treatment revived my hair
A 24-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are satisfied with the results and may consider a hair transplant after one year.
community 16 months. Just a tough roller coaster. But the pictures speak for themselves. Propecia 1 mg topical minoxidil twice a day
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using Propecia (finasteride) 1 mg and topical minoxidil twice a day over 16 months, despite initial shedding. The user no longer needs a hair transplant and reports no side effects from the treatment.
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