community Personal Anecdote: Be careful with oral min, it can have a bad impact on your skin
Oral minoxidil can cause skin issues like redness and bumps. The user saw no hair improvement with oral minoxidil but noticed increased facial hair.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultscommunity Any red flags in these shampoo ingredients (Davines VOLU)? I only use it about once a week
The conversation is about evaluating the ingredients in Davines VOLU shampoo for potential red flags. The user is concerned about which ingredients to avoid despite the shampoo being sulfate-free.
community One year difference Min for 12 months and fin for 3 months as well as micro needling and nizoral twice a week. I think I’ve made some progress, still super self conscious about it. What’s everyone thinkin? (Angle is a bit different, and hair is less wet)
The conversation discusses hair regrowth after using Minoxidil for 12 months, finasteride for 3 months, micro needling, and Nizoral shampoo twice a week. The original poster believes they have made progress but is still self-conscious about their hair.
community Testosterone is 1600, would taking low dose anti-androgens be a viable treatment option for people who’s T spikes on DHT-blockers?
The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.
community NW4 -> NW 2.5 (6 months progress) RU 8.5-9% ED and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% once a week.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, djamezz, has experienced significant regrowth and improved density in their hairline by using treatments such as RU (RU58841), dut (dutasteride), and Inkey's Caffeine Scalp treatment. They are satisfied with their progress and do not plan to cut off their hair.
community Long-term risks of finasteride are overplayed, here's why (a comprehensive review on the available research)
Finasteride's long-term risks are often exaggerated; studies showing negative effects typically involve high doses or animal subjects. For those taking 1mg daily for hair loss, there is no significant evidence of severe side effects.
community Ashton Kutcher is one of the OG’s. He noticed a little hair loss at age 25 and hopped right on avodart (dutasteride) to have luscious hair, he was on it for over 10 years
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning avodart (dutasteride) and finasteride. There is speculation about whether Ashton Kutcher is still using these treatments or if he uses hair systems for his roles in movies.
community If finasteride and dutasteride are supposed to maintain the hair that you have, then why do you go through a shedding phase?
Hair loss treatments Finasteride and Dutasteride may cause shedding, but it's a good sign as miniaturized hairs are replaced by thicker ones. Shortness of breath may be experienced from Dutasteride or oral Minoxidil.
community people who said that it is okay to have 50 strands of hair falling everyday since it is below 100 and is considered normal and not a hairloss condition.
Hair loss discussion mentions losing 50 strands daily as normal, but varies for individuals. Some users joke about hair loss in other areas, while others emphasize individual differences and hair cycle length.
community 9 months fin+microneedling/2 years min, looks like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel
User shared 9-month progress with finasteride and microneedling, and 2-year progress with minoxidil for hair loss. Others asked about microneedling tools, routine, and suggested micro fibers for improvement.
community Keto shampoo - 2 questions, do you use this every day, and do you use a conditioner after the shampoo?
People use keto shampoo 2-3 times per week and often apply conditioner after, including keratin, collagen, and biotin types. Results show improvement after a month.
community Dread shed, side effects, and effectiveness at one application a day with 5% Nanoxidil?
The conversation is about the effectiveness and side effects of 5% Nanoxidil for hair loss, with concerns about shedding and whether once-daily application is sufficient. The user is comparing it to 5% Minoxidil.
community Finally got to see my dermatologist for dutasteride today. He said that dutasteride will not cause a shed. Everyone on Reddit says otherwise.
User lost ground on finasteride, switched to dutasteride. Dermatologist said no shedding, but online experiences differ.
community 1mg fin/15% minox once daily. Derma roll once a week 1.5mm. 1 yr 6m update
User shared 1.5-year progress using 1mg finasteride, 15% minoxidil daily, and derma rolling weekly. Experienced initial shedding but achieved significant hair regrowth and improvement.
community Reminder to stop lurking and start to address your hair loss, from a teenager 17M
Teenager with hair loss shares experience and encourages others to address their hair loss early. They use a stack of topical finasteride/minoxidil, derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment.
community Progress after 2 months Dut(.5mg) later dropped to Fin(1mg) and minoxidil 5% along with derma roller twice a month. Hairline also regained
User experienced hair regrowth after 2 months using Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil 5%, and derma roller. Another user shares frustration with no regrowth after 5 years of treatments.
community Norwood 3.5 to Norwoord 5 wuth diffused thinning: damaged follicles all over the scalp due to 2 years of hair system usage. Has anyone faced a similar nightmare and recovered or revived their follicles? Desperately need help guys!
User experienced hair loss from Norwood 3.5 to Norwood 5 with diffuse thinning after using a hair system for 2 years. Tried Redensyl, Capixyl, Bicapil, Biotin, multivitamins, Fin, and Min without significant improvement, seeking advice for hair recovery.
community NW4 -> NW 2.5 (2.5 months progress) RU 8.5-9% ED and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% once a week.
User shows hair loss progress from NW4 to NW2.5 in 2.5 months using RU 8.5-9% daily and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% weekly. Discussion includes managing tension in African American hair and representation of different hair types.
community Fin EOD, topical min 1x day, keto 2x a week, Vitamin D3 + Zinq - Some progress, i hope for more. Temples gotton better too, lots of babyhairs everywhere.
The user reports progress in hair regrowth using finasteride every other day, topical minoxidil once daily, ketoconazole twice a week, and Vitamin D3 with zinc. They note improvement in temple areas and the appearance of baby hairs.
community 3 months! Min/fin, derma rolling once a week and bamboo brush the rest. Vitamins: Biotin, D, and Saw Palmetto. I think I got some gains! Notice hairs coming in on the temples.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress over three months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, weekly derma rolling, a bamboo brush, and vitamins Biotin, D, and Saw Palmetto. The user reports noticing hair regrowth at the temples.
community Exactly 10 months use of Finasteride. 2 months using Nizoral shampoo,2X a day. 2 weeks using Minoxidil, 2X a day also.
Distinct-Text2787's progress with treating their hair loss over 10 months, using finasteride, Nizoral shampoo twice a week and Minoxidil twice a day. The replies congratulated them on their results and offered advice to stay consistent with the treatments.
community F, 21. Sought a Dermatologist after reddit recc. Was prescribed 5% Minoxidil Foam + Spironolactone for hair loss and Kelual DS + Mometasone for Seborrheic Dermatitis. Said no to the Spiro because of pregnancy side effects. Here is my before for my scalp inflammation. I will follow up in 2 weeks. :)
Hair loss discussion involved Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841. User experienced sudden shedding after 1.5 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil use, seeking advice.
community Don't give up, guys. It might take a little bit of time, but damn it's worth it. Almost 2 years on fin (8 months dut) + topical minox every day, started oral minox few days ago.
User improved hairline with 2 years on finasteride (8 months dutasteride) and daily topical minoxidil, recently started oral minoxidil. No side effects experienced, and user's doctor approved dutasteride for a boost.
community 1y 2 mo of 0.5 mg fin daily, minox 5% and nizoral 2%. Just giving back to the community cuz Reddit saved me a year ago. Don’t lose hope, things do work out
The user's progress with hair loss treatments of 0.5mg finasteride daily, minoxidil 5%, and nizoral 2%. They discuss if further growth is possible, their experience after two months, and encourage others to not lose hope.
community My Hairline journey. The first photo taken is the day I took the pill. No date specific just know I’ve been on finasteride 22 months. 2 years November 14th. ASK ANYTHING. Oh yeah started minoxidil a year later. Once every day or every other day super inconsistent and never really use 1ml, maybe half
. Fin from Inhouse
This user has been taking finasteride for 22 months and minoxidil for 1 year to reduce hair loss, with apparent success; they have also avoided tight cornrow hairstyles to further protect their hairline.
community Front page article at The New York Times (biggest circulation in the world) regarding notable results with oral minoxidil is a pretty big deal
This conversation discusses the potential benefits of using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with some users sharing their own experiences in taking the medications. Others express concerns about the safety of these treatments.
community April 15th- August 8th progress. Fin 1mg daily, Min 1-2x a day, keto twice a week and microneedling sometimes
Treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, keto diet, and microneedling; the user has seen good results but wants to focus more on their temples; another user suggested using an exfoliating comb while shampooing.
community Stemoxydine, anyone use it, is it a nice add-on?
Treatments for hair loss (Dutasteride, Finasteride and Minoxidil) and the potential benefits of adding Stemoxydine to the treatment.
community 1 year today! 21 (M) Dut 0.5mg once a week, min 2.5mg every day and derma 1.5mm once a week
User experienced hair growth after 1 year using Dut 0.5mg weekly, Min 2.5mg daily, and derma 1.5mm weekly. Hair became thicker, healthier, and hairline improved after adding derma rolling.
community 22M Exact three months of medication. Dut(0.5mg/day)+minox(2 times a day)+vitamin D (60k/week)
User took Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D for hair loss treatment and saw improvement in 2 months. Vitamin D deficiency played a role in recovery.