10 month update, natural treatment results. Progress Pictures 12/16/2023
The post and conversation are about a user's 10-month update on natural hair loss treatment, with mixed feedback on its effectiveness. Some suggest using finasteride and minoxidil for better results.
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11 months ago The user stopped taking oral finasteride due to depression and now uses a topical finasteride/minoxidil mix with some scalp irritation. They plan to start derma stamping and have seen some improvement in their hair over three years, which others have noticed and encouraged them to continue their efforts.
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community Sept 2020 to Oct 2022. 13 months on FIN (1.25mg per day), 12 months on DUT (0.5mg per day). Age 43.
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2 years ago A 43-year-old user's progress pictures showing their results from taking Finasteride and Dutasteride for 13 months, along with 5% Minoxidil topical treatment for hair loss over the course of two years. Other users shared experiences and advice about using these treatments to reverse hair loss.
community 0-3-10 month update on Finasteride! Minoxidil next to thicken up these hairs? Thinking about Oral Minoxidil what do you guys think?
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in Progress Pictures 2 years ago This user is considering using Finasteride and Minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with various opinions being shared about the effectiveness of each treatment. Others suggest that Micro-needling might also be an option for them.
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8 months ago A user shared one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss at age 42. Suggestions included adding dermastamping, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant for further improvement.
community 18->24 six years of Fin and Minox…. I guess we can’t all be winners 😭
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