Another progress pic. Seems to be looking better lately. This is March 23 to today. Progress Pictures 10/24/2024
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including the use of Dutasteride, Minoxidil (both topical and oral), and dermastamping at a 2.5mm depth. Users share progress, experiences, and opinions on these treatments.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dont stop using Minoxidil i beg you! Dont be fool like me.
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4 months ago Stopping minoxidil causes significant hair loss, as continued use is necessary for maintaining gains. Combining minoxidil with finasteride may help maintain hair, but both treatments are typically lifelong commitments.
community 20yo, dutasteride and minoxidil aren’t working
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in Finasteride/Dutasteride
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5 months ago A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
community 1+ year Nuclear Stack on 19M, AMA!
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TechThatYT
in Update
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1 month ago A 19-year-old is using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping to address hair loss and enhance facial hair growth, experiencing minimal side effects and increased body hair. They report positive results in hairline thickness and temple closure.
community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil
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nelmeowz
in Progress Pictures
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7 months ago User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.
community Progress photos - 33 male - 0.5mg oral dut once a day (9.5 months) - 2.5mg oral min twice a day (9.5 months) - 2% Nizoral shampoo twice a week (2.5 months) - 5% RU-58841 once a day (1 month)
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Ccd9999
in Progress Pictures
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8 months ago A 33-year-old male shared progress photos after using 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily for 9.5 months, 2.5mg oral minoxidil twice daily for 9.5 months, 2% Nizoral shampoo twice a week for 2.5 months, and 5% RU-58841 once daily for 1 month. A commenter noted the impressive progress and inquired about the absence of dermarolling.
community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)
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RimuruOn
in Treatment
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9 months ago A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.
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research Prescribing Habits for Androgenic Alopecia Among Dermatologists in Spain in 2019–2020: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Minoxidil-dutasteride tattooing can potentially help regrow hair, especially in men who already have some thin hair.
research Cross-Sectional Study on Prescription Habits in Androgenetic Alopecia Among Dermatologists in Spain in 2017
In 2017, Spanish dermatologists most often prescribed minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss, and minoxidil and oral contraceptives for premenopausal female hair loss.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: Therapeutic Update
Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
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research Combination and Rotational Therapy in Androgenetic Alopecia
Using different hair loss treatments at various times can improve results and reduce side effects for people with chronic hair loss.