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      community Life after minoxidil? Has anyone stopped

      in Update  147 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

      community 4 months oral min how am I doing?

      in Is this regrowth?  277 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without side effects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.

      community 3 months 1 mg fin and 5% topical min once a day

      in Is this regrowth?  482 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared positive results after 3 months of using 1 mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily for hair regrowth. Other users expressed amazement and shared similar experiences, with one noting potential shedding around months 5-7.

      community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

      in Update  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 4 and a half months on Propecia and min.

      in Progress Pictures  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing baby hairs appearing on their NW7 scalp after 4.5 months of using Propecia (finasteride) and minoxidil. They are hopeful these baby hairs will lead to full coverage.

      community 47(M) 4months progress report Philippines

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 47-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo. He adjusted dosages over time and switched to topical Minoxidil with Tretinoin in the fourth month.

      community One year progress on fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  176 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss at age 42. Suggestions included adding dermastamping, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant for further improvement.

      community Almost 2 months from post op !!!

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user shared their hair transplant progress, using saw palmetto, vitamins, biotin, zinc, ginseng, ozonized olive oil, and a dermaroller with serum. They avoid finasteride due to trying for a second child.

      community A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

      in Research/Science  209 upvotes 6 months ago
      The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.

      community What is your stack and what is your protocol for it?

      in Chat  18 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user maintains NW2 hair with 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo and derma stamping. They seek advice on more aggressive treatments to achieve NW1.

      community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.

      community Progress report for 7 months, with 6500 grafts done.

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 36-year-old had a hair transplant with 6,500 grafts 7 months ago, took 1.25mg of finasteride every other day for 5 months, and recently switched to 1mg daily along with 5% minoxidil spray. They are considering a touch-up transplant and are seeking advice on their progress and future expectations.

      community 40 year old, dut, 3.5 month result

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 40-year-old shared progress pictures showing results after 3.5 months of using dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation likely discusses this specific treatment and its effects on hair regrowth.

      community 4moth Min and Microneedling result.

      in Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user shared a 4-month hair loss treatment update, using Kirkland liquid minoxidil twice daily, microneedling with 1.5mm and 0.5mm needles, and applying rosemary oil twice a week. They plan to start taking finasteride and also grew a beard by microneedling and applying minoxidil to their face.

      community How important is microneedling (dermarolling)?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil without significant hair regrowth and is questioning the effectiveness of adding microneedling to their routine. Another user suggests microneedling can help with topical treatments but doesn't see it as a major factor in improving hair loss.

      community Let's talk about natural options and last resorts.

      in Chat  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.

      community Before /after 3 month finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for over 4 years to treat hair loss, experiencing initial anxiety and a possible nocebo effect but now reports no significant side effects. They also tried micro-needling briefly but stopped, and other users have mixed reactions to their results.