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      community 12 months of progress on fin (and 10 months microneedling)

      in Update  369 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.

      community Finasteride and Ketoconazole 2%, 13 months update (Amazing results)

      in Finasteride  23 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared their 13-month experience using finasteride and ketoconazole 2%, reporting significant improvement in hair growth, especially in the crown and temple areas. They also mentioned occasional use of biotin, multivitamins, and zinc, but noted recent increased shedding and hair loss in unexpected areas.

      community [Update] Finasteride 7 months with pics

       29 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user shared their 7-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily for hair loss, showing improvement in both the crown and front areas without side effects. They requested feedback on their results.

      community What do you do about hairloss where scalp feels tight? Losing Hope

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.

      community Is this new hair growth? Former slick bald patches.

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user, 42 M, NW 5-6, used oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841 topical, micro needling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto gummies, vitamin D gummies, and scalp massages for 2 months. They noticed many small light hairs on previously bald areas and are questioning if these will darken or remain vellus hairs.

      community Nearing 7 months of 1mg fin - are there any positive signs?

      in Is this regrowth?  231 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth after nearly 7 months of using 1mg finasteride and dermarolling, with some users noticing thicker hair and improved density. Minoxidil was suggested but ruled out due to the user's cats, and a hair transplant was mentioned as a potential solution for completely bald areas.

      community Feel like I'm getting somewhere after just two months

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 35-year-old man started hair loss treatment on February 9th using 1mg finasteride, biotin/vitamin capsules, and twice-daily topical minoxidil, along with saw palmetto shampoo and weekly derma stamping. He reports seeing small, dark hairs growing in previously bald areas on his crown after two months, with no side effects.

      community Hypertrichosis Photos from Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  266 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.

      community Minoxidil seems logistically impossible and impractical to use

      in Minoxidil  136 upvotes 11 months ago
      The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.

      community Depressed that topical dut+min is causing unwanted hair everywhere on my face. Is there anything can I do?

      in Minoxidil  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing excessive hair growth on their body due to using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. The suggested solutions are shaving off the excess hair or considering laser epilation. It is mentioned that dutasteride does not cause extra hair growth, while minoxidil can stimulate hair growth in unintended areas. The user is advised to lower the dosage, concentration, or frequency of use and only apply the treatment to the desired areas.

      community Roughly 1.5 years progress. Dut, Fin, Minox, RU.

      in Progress Pictures  798 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's progress with treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU. Other members of the conversation provided tips such as using Microneedling and Tretinoin to increase regrowth and wounding areas of the scalp that are thinning in order to fill them in.

      community Buzzed my hair today. Raised my confidence a lot.

      in Shaved/buzzed  428 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who buzzed their hair, raising their confidence. Other users suggested trying finasteride to thicken the existing hair or using hair systems as an alternative. Additionally, toppik was suggested as a way to fill in thinning areas.

      community 50 years old 4.5 months on Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 50-year-old user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, pumpkin seed oil, derma rolling, biotin shampoo, and Nizoral. They reported significant improvement in hair density and regrowth, especially in the crown and mid-scalp areas, with no side effects.

      community Can’t tell if my hair is growing or not.

      in Is this regrowth?  39 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been treating their hair loss with oral Minoxidil, Dutasteride twice a week, daily head massages, a mix of essential oils, and one round of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). They stopped micro-needling due to hair loss, and are seeking advice on their progress, with responses suggesting continued treatment, potential hair transplant, and resuming micro-needling.

      community We Need A Solution For The Inflammatory Response related To AGA

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about finding a solution for scalp inflammation related to AGA, with the user expressing frustration that Minoxidil and Finasteride do not address inflammation. The user has researched glucocorticoids and topical NSAIDs for reducing inflammation and seeks advice from specialists.

      community Update: 4 Month progress on Fin/Min plus dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  559 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared a 4-month update on their hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, a dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, multivitamins, and biotin, and received positive reactions and inquiries from others. They also mentioned lifestyle changes such as quitting creatine, alcohol, and smoking, which may have contributed to their success.

      community How To Use Tretinoin + Minoxidil Together

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the correct method of applying tretinoin and minoxidil together for hair loss, including which to apply first, waiting times, and frequency of use. It also questions whether the approach to using tretinoin on the scalp should be similar to its application on the face.

      community Opinions on Scalp fibrosis and DHT?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.

      community The Truth About DUPA and Retrograde: My Research Summary

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the importance of scalp biopsies for diagnosing hair loss conditions like DUPA and Retrograde, which may not be just AGA. It emphasizes that treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not work if the condition is autoimmune.

      community 4 months M26 Fin/Min/Keto/microneedle

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 26-year-old male shared progress pictures after 4 months of treating hair loss with finasteride (1.25 mg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), topical minoxidil twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly, and weekly microneedling at 1.5 mm. He is seeing hair growth improvement, especially in the front, and is considering hair grafts for the crown area if necessary for more density.

      community 6 month update of 1 mg fin only

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.

      community Peppermint/Spearmint Oil Regimen

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about using Peppermint or Spearmint oil for hair loss and asks for successful regimens, including brands, carrier oils, and application details. No specific treatments were shared.