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      community 7 Week Progress Pic or am I tripping?

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 40-year-old using 1mg finasteride daily reports noticeable hair regrowth in 7 weeks and plans to start 5% minoxidil and microneedling. Feedback is mixed, with some seeing progress and others suggesting a hair transplant.

      community 1 year on finasteride regrowth

      in Transplants  1393 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth after one year on 1mg finasteride daily and a hair transplant in the frontal area, with improved density in the rear and mid-scalp. Some replies express skepticism and suggest the title should include mention of the hair transplant.

      community Rolling + Essential Oils - Please Help

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride (2mg daily) to halt hair loss and is considering dermarolling with essential oils (Rosemary, Thyme, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Jojoba) to restore the hairline. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to concerns about losing gains if they stop.
      31M Started Finasteride 1mg OD

      community 31M Started Finasteride 1mg OD

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 6 days ago
      A 31-year-old started taking finasteride 1mg daily to address hair loss, hoping for stronger and thicker hair. They have not experienced any side effects so far and shared before pictures for comparison.

      community My Hairloss journey- Been a long ride!

      in Treatment  181 upvotes 4 days ago
      The user experienced hair loss and used Minoxidil and Finasteride to improve hairline and density, but stopping Minoxidil led to a setback. They plan to continue both treatments daily to increase hair density and are considering applying Minoxidil to the entire scalp.

      community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

      in Treatment  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

      community Happy with the Progress so far

      in Progress Pictures  138 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, and daily vitamins for hair loss treatment and is happy with the progress. Others share their experiences and discuss the effectiveness and availability of these treatments.

      community How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seed oil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling Saw Palmetto.

      community Update 6 months natural treatments

      in Is this regrowth? 5 months ago
      A user discusses their hair loss and current natural treatments, including derma stamp, rosemary oil, wild growth hair oil, biotin, omega 3, and a small DHT blocker. Another user suggests the hair loss is androgenic alopecia and recommends either taking finasteride or accepting the hair loss.

      community 2 months on topical 5% min+ 0.1% fin

      in Progress Pictures  377 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their progress after using a topical treatment combining 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride for two months to address hair loss at the temples. They apply 5ml nightly without side effects and plan to switch to a different brand soon.

      community Don’t make the same mistake I did

      in Treatment  111 upvotes 2 years ago
      User noticed hair thinning at 26 and used minoxidil for 2 years with slight improvement. Stopping minoxidil led to dramatic hair loss, and others shared similar experiences, suggesting minoxidil and finasteride should be used consistently for best results.

      community Would taking oral and topical Minoxidil be an overkill?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 40-year-old male with Norwood IV hair loss is considering adding 1.25mg oral Minoxidil in the morning to his current evening spray containing 7% Minoxidil, Finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin. He questions if this combination would be excessive or unnecessary.

      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.

      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.