The (many) benefits of buzzing during treatment Chat 6/2/2025
Buzzing hair can improve mental health and make applying treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling easier. It helps with self-acceptance and reduces the impact of hair loss on appearance.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity 2019 vs 2022 vs 2026: 1mg oral fin, 0.1% fin + 7% minox topical daily for 2-2.5 years, nizoral 2-3 times weekly, random 0.5-2mm microneedling every 2-3 months
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a regimen of 1mg oral finasteride, 0.1% finasteride and 7% minoxidil topical daily, along with nizoral and microneedling. They regained all lost hair and more, achieving a Norwood 1.5 hairline with improved hair and scalp texture.
community Young guys 18-25, did hair loss destroy you mentally and affect your life? And if you did recover from it have you truly ever felt the same?
Hair loss greatly affects mental health and social life for young men. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are common, with mixed success and ongoing self-esteem challenges.
community Been on Finasteride for 19 years
A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.
community Does anyone here use everything except Fin
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin). The original poster is considering using Min and other treatments but is hesitant about Fin, while the responses vary, with some advocating for early use of Fin and others warning about potential side effects.
community From month 1 to month 2. Min,fin,RU,micro needling, and keto.
User experienced hair regrowth using Min, Fin, RU, micro needling, and keto. Others encouraged consistency and shared excitement for future progress.
community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience
The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.
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