It's just 10 weeks after my 2nd Hair Transplant, but man, Oral Minoxidil + whatever didn't shed is already good enough for me. Just a tiny bit of fibers and/or Dermmatch and I have full head of hair. Progress Pictures 8/23/2021
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity switched from topical to oral minoxidil (topical mixed with water) 3 months ago and aside from being much easier i’ve also had much more density overall. My results aren’t even finished yet!
This user discussed using oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, and was cautioned against mixing topical minoxidil with water and drinking it due to potential side effects and risks. Other users shared their concerns about the dangers of self-prescribing medications without consulting a doctor.
community For all those worried about a minoxidil break
Stopping minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, but resuming it along with finasteride can help regain lost hair over time. Consistency is key for maintaining hair health and regrowth.
community If Minoxidil Beards are permanent, why should Finasteride be unable to keep Minoxidil Gains on the scalp?
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
community 3 month progress on Minoxidil 5% only.
A user is pleased with their hair regrowth after 3 months using Minoxidil 5%. They plan to start Finasteride upon returning home, and others discuss the importance of consistency and patience with hair loss treatments.
community Life after minoxidil? Has anyone stopped
A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.
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