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      community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?

       16 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.

      community Minoxidil permanent face changes?

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Excessive use of topical minoxidil led to unwanted facial changes and side effects. The user plans to switch to oral minoxidil with microneedling for hair regrowth.

      community 10 months 0.5 dut and 2.5mg. Progress update.

       17 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is concerned about worsening hair quality after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and minoxidil, considering returning to finasteride. Others suggest the hair looks similar or improved, attributing differences to lighting and advising patience with the current treatment.

      community 14 Week Progress - Bald spot--gone! Hair much darker this month... Hairline going from rounded to pointed at the temples

      in Progress Pictures  73 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old is using 5% topical minoxidil, 5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and weekly microneedling to treat hair loss, reporting significant progress in hair regrowth and hairline improvement. The routine includes applying minoxidil twice daily, managing dead skin with shampoo, and using a baseball cap to maintain hair appearance.

      community Early Signs - Notes for diffuse thinners

       11 upvotes 7 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.

      community How long have you tried topical melatonin?

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair loss, asking for details on dosage, frequency, duration of use, results, and brand information. An update includes a skeptical view on the studies regarding melatonin's effectiveness.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

       63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community Month 7. Dut/min/stemoxydine/microneedle. Nw7.

      in Progress Pictures  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 7-month progress on hair regrowth using a regimen of dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They noted significant improvement, particularly in vellus hair growth, and discussed the potential addition of RU58841, though they experienced side effects with it previously.

      community deeper understanding of microneedling

       16 upvotes 3 years ago
      Microneedling can enhance hair growth by increasing drug absorption and activating stem cells, with different needle depths serving distinct purposes. Users report success with microneedling, often in combination with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, and emphasize waiting periods for topical application to avoid side effects.

      community Half year update on crown balding reversal

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user who started using finasteride to address crown balding, noticing reduced hair shedding and halted progression of male pattern baldness. The user also used a dermal stamp and expressed optimism about potential regrowth, despite a slight decrease in libido.

      community Questions regarding starting Dermarolling, Rogaine foam, retinal/retinol

       4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogaine (minoxidil foam) for hair loss, with questions about enhancing its effectiveness with tretinoin or retinol and incorporating dermarolling. The user has been using finasteride for 7 years and is considering starting minoxidil despite concerns about shedding.

      community Discussion for long term fin or dut/min

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Baby hairs can mature with long-term DHT reduction, and Minoxidil can aid this process. Dutasteride mesotherapy is effective and preferable to oral pills, as it directly targets tissues.

      community there's some improvement here?

      in Is this regrowth?  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, showing improvement after starting finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil 5%, and microneedling. They are curious about their degree of baldness and why their hair has thinned.

      community DHT levels after 10 months on dut 0.5 ed, how is this even possible?

       2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experienced accelerated hairline recession after adding dutasteride to their regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil, despite reduced hair shedding. They were informed that ELISA testing for DHT levels can be highly inaccurate.

      community Im starting to lose porgress is this second shed?

       4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Dutasteride, and the experience of a second shedding phase around the 6-month mark. Users share their experiences, noting that shedding is normal and often followed by stronger hair growth.

      community Is this subtle improvement or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing noticeable hair improvement after 4.5 months of using a treatment regimen including minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, Nioxin shampoo, microneedling, topical NANoxidil, and copper peptides. Feedback from others is positive, encouraging the user to continue the treatment for at least a year or more.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Duasteride and breast tissue accumulation.

       4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing breast tissue growth from taking dutasteride and minoxidil, and is considering reducing the dosage or stopping the medication. Suggestions include seeing an endocrinologist, using Raloxifene or Arimidex, and considering topical treatments or surgery if necessary.

      community Coming up on 9 nonths fin EoD/min OAD

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reported minimal results for the first 7-8 months using finasteride every other day and minoxidil once a day, but recently noticed hairline improvement and increased density. They also started microneedling once a week.