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community 23 M Topical minoxidil foam 5% 5 and a half month results

in Progress Pictures 85 upvotes 9 months ago

A 23-year-old male shared his 5.5-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, considering adding finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Users advised starting finasteride to maintain gains, with some suggesting topical options to minimize side effects.

community Dutasteride and minoxidil : 5 months

in Is this regrowth? 88 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, applying minoxidil once daily due to side effects from the liquid form. They plan to increase dutasteride dosage and possibly apply minoxidil twice daily, while also using ciclopirox olamine shampoo and sulfur soap.

community 5 years of Minoxidil gains all gone when i stopped

33 upvotes 1 month ago

Stopping minoxidil led to hair loss, but restarting it may help regain some hair, though not fully to the previous state. Using finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil can improve chances of recovery.

community My 5 year hair loss journey on Min & Fin.

1220 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their 5-year experience using minoxidil and finasteride, noting significant hair improvements without side effects. Consistency, a positive mindset, and lifestyle changes like a healthier diet and better sleep were key to their success.

community 1 Year Topical Min 12.5% + Fin 0.5%

202 upvotes 11 months ago

A 45-year-old male used topical Minoxidil 12.5% and Finasteride 0.5% nightly for a year, with noticeable hair improvement and no side effects. He also used a dermal roller monthly and continued using creatine, attributing his hair's healthier appearance to the treatment.

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research A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of a novel formulation of 5% minoxidil topical foam versus placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

142 citations , August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that a new 5% minoxidil foam formulation significantly increased hair counts and improved hair loss condition in men with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks compared to placebo.

research 5% Minoxidil topical foam on women: Menopause and other covariates

August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that a bleach bath treatment with 0.005% HOCI reduced the expression of certain serine proteases in cultured keratinocytes and lowered skin pH in atopic dermatitis patients, potentially improving symptoms by modulating the NF-kB pathway.

research A Phase III, Multicenter, Parallel-Design Clinical Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of 5% Minoxidil Foam Versus Vehicle in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss.

1 citations , July 2016 in “PubMed”

This study found that 5% minoxidil topical foam used once daily for 24 weeks was well tolerated and significantly improved hair regrowth and scalp coverage in women with female pattern hair loss compared to vehicle foam.

research 5% Minoxidil: treatment for female pattern hair loss.

8 citations , October 2015 in “PubMed”

Recent Phase III trials reported that once daily 5% minoxidil foam significantly increased hair count in women with female pattern hair loss and was shown to be as effective as twice daily 2% minoxidil solution.

research 14. Wound Healing; Cutaneous Therapy; Hair

April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology”

Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.

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