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      community Low iron and hair loss connection

      in Female  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.

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

      in Research/Science  211 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  89 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 6 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 6 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.

      community Finasteride 5 month, minox 6 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  365 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.

      community Min + fin oral for eight months

      in Progress Pictures  342 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for eight months to treat hair loss. They experienced significant hair regrowth, and the discussion includes various opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these treatments.

      community This guy loses all transplanted hair?!

      in Transplants  160 upvotes 7 months ago
      A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.

      community I wanted to thank this sub for helping getting my hair back

      in Progress Pictures  1724 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil foam twice daily, and dermarolling once a week for a year. Some commenters are skeptical about the authenticity of the before and after photos, joking about changes in appearance and questioning if it's the same person.

      community 3 Months Fin/Min/Microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  250 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared a 3-month progress update on hair loss treatment using finasteride (1 mg), minoxidil (5% once or twice daily), and microneedling (1.5mm every 2 weeks) with no side effects. Commenters are impressed, discussing hair follicle revival and the user's method, noting the hair appears darker.

      community My hair loss stack better work 🤦🏼‍♂️

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about a user starting a hair loss treatment with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, hoping to prevent baldness. Other users comment on the user's current hair condition and the intensity of the chosen treatment.

      community Little Update - Min 6 Months and Fin 5 Months

      in Progress Pictures  263 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared a 6-month progress update on hair regrowth using Minoxidil and 5 months of Finasteride, along with a hair transplant of 4,200 grafts. Commenters reacted positively, discussing the effectiveness of these treatments and the impact on self-image.

      community Hair corners more secure after 5.5 years on fin

      in Progress Pictures  212 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about someone's hair improvement after 5.5 years on finasteride, with various users commenting on the results and discussing their own experiences with hair loss treatments. Some users can't see a difference, while others inquire about the dosage used.

      community 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil (26M)

      in Progress Pictures  2323 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community Can aromatase inhibitors make dutasteride/finasteride useless?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.

      community How to know if shedding is from tren or minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.