Community progress images being misused for marketing snake oil on instagram. Images attached. Progress Pictures 8/9/2024
Instagram accounts are misusing community hair progress pictures for marketing scams. Users suggest watermarking images to prevent misuse.
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An Instagram page is stealing hair loss progress pictures to advertise a scam product. Users suggest watermarking images and reporting the account.
community Update pictures of 3 months hairloss treatment
A 26-year-old shares a 3-month update on their hair loss treatment using 1mg finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice a day, a 1.5mm dermastamp every 10-14 days, and ketoconazole shampoo every 3 days. They are considering adding oral minoxidil and are hopeful for more progress in the coming months.
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Hair loss progress pictures can be misleading due to differences in lighting, hair length, and wetness, making it hard to accurately assess changes. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness.
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The user noticed hair thinning during COVID, tried home remedies, and then started finasteride in March and minoxidil in August. They shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey.
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The user shared 16 months of hair loss treatment progress using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and multivitamins. They are not currently planning a hair transplant but are considering it in the future.
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