Is this progress: 21 year old male Norwood 3 minoxidil progress Is this regrowth? 5/26/2025
A 21-year-old male using minoxidil, derma stamping, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss sees minimal progress and is cautious about using finasteride due to potential side effects. Others suggest finasteride or dutasteride for better results, noting side effects are rare.
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A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weight loss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.
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community 8 months min and fin… feeling pretty hopeful
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