How much longer should I wait before using topical minoxidil after starting oral finasteride/minoxidil? 4/10/2024
The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil with vitamins for 5 months and seen improvements. They are asking if adding topical minoxidil would be beneficial or if they should continue with the oral treatment alone.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Oral: 1.2mg Fin, 3mg Min, 2.5mg Biotin, 11 mg Vit B5, 2.5mg Vit B6, 100mg Vit C. Topical serum: Batana, Rosemary, Castor oils, Rice water, and more Biotin
A user started a hair loss treatment 6 weeks ago using oral finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and C, along with a topical serum containing batana, rosemary, castor oils, rice water, and more biotin. They are hoping to see progress by June-July.
community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.
Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.
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The conversation is about a user's hair growth progress after 9 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermastamping. The user reports improved hair health and color, with some visible scalp remaining, and no side effects from the treatment.
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The user is using a combination of topical and oral treatments containing Finasteride and Minoxidil, along with supplements like Biotin, Saw Palmetto, and vitamins, to combat hair loss. They are also incorporating lifestyle changes such as a whole foods diet, exercise, and improved sleep to support their regimen.
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A 22-year-old shared a 3-month update on using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. Users discussed dosages, previous use of topical treatments, and the importance of finasteride.
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