Growing Hair everywhere just not where I want it Progress Pictures 7/8/2024
User is using topical Minoxidil (100 mg/day) and Finasteride (1 mg/day) but experiencing hair growth everywhere except the top of the scalp. They seek advice on improving scalp hair regrowth.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Minoxidil alone, 4 months consistent usage
Minoxidil 5% foam was used twice daily for 4 months, resulting in visible hair regrowth. Users discussed adding finasteride for better long-term results, with concerns about its side effects and alternatives like breezula and clascoterone.
community Do hair follicles dies or are dormant ?
Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.
community Please can someone explain all the Dutasteride horror stories on here
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss yields mixed results, with some users experiencing improvements and others facing worsening conditions or side effects like shedding. Patience is advised as dutasteride may take longer to show results, and combining treatments is suggested by some users.
community Finasteride doesn't work for me in 2 years and my bloodtest result just came in.
A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.
community Husband (35) is thinning on top, he doesn't know yet. Trying to research so he won't feel so lost or upset when I tell him. Help a girl out?
A woman is concerned about her husband's hair thinning and researches treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. He decides against medication due to potential side effects and plans to shave his head if necessary.
community 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min.
A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.
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