52M completed my first 30 day on 5% topical Minoxidil Progress Pictures 3/15/2024
A 52-year-old man has been using 5% Minoxidil twice daily for 30 days to treat hair loss, alongside 2.5mg Finasteride, which he reduced from 5mg despite his doctor's advice. He has a history of hair loss due to testosterone treatment and hopes to see improvement in the crown area of his scalp.
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Treatments for androgenic hair loss, including the use of finasteride, minoxidil, nizroal and microneedling/dermarolling. Side effects are discussed and it is noted that while there are tradeoffs to taking medications, they are generally safe and effective.
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A user experienced severe hair shedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
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The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical minoxidil but faced issues with gynecomastia when using oral minoxidil and finasteride. They plan to have surgery for gynecomastia and consider using finasteride again, while questioning if minoxidil alone can maintain hair growth.
community On Dutasteride 0.5mg ED for almost 2 years. Increasingly shedding hair for more than 5 months.
The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite lifestyle improvements and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and PRP. They are concerned about persistent shedding, changes in hormone levels, and potential chronic telogen effluvium, and are considering a scalp biopsy for further investigation.
community ~5 months topical minoxidil + oral finasteride results (swipe images). Slacked with minoxidil this past month, trying to wean off anyways. My last update because I’m hopping off fin and switching to RU in a few weeks (nothing to do with fin efficacy, just experimenting).
The user experienced significant hair thickening after using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for about 5 months and is considering switching from finasteride to RU58841. Other users encourage the original poster to continue the current treatment due to the positive results.
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The user shared progress pictures after using Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for eight months to treat hair loss. They experienced significant hair regrowth, and the discussion includes various opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these treatments.
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