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      community Can hair thinning be reversed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of Dutasteride (Dut) and Minoxidil (Min) in reversing hair thinning. The user has been using Dut for 3 months and Min for a couple of years, and while hair fall has reduced, thinning continues. Other users suggest that Dut can reverse hair thinning over time, possibly beyond a year, and the outcome depends on individual body reactions and the degree of hair miniaturization.

      community 28yr old 5mg minoxidil daily, .5 dutasteride every 2 days

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started using 5mg minoxidil daily and 0.5mg dutasteride every two days for hair loss, along with rosemary, castor, and pumpkin oil twice a week, and derma stamping once a week. They plan to track progress with photos and maintain hair length with clippers.

      community 4 months running still lot to improve ig 😉

      in Progress Pictures  486 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old who started balding in 2020 and has been using a treatment routine for 4 months that includes daily Minoxidil (1.5ml), Finasteride three times a week, and a derma roller twice a week, along with a 2-month course of vitamin supplements. The treatment has significantly improved their hair loss, boosting their confidence.

      community 3 months progress!! Fin + Min + Derma roller + Nizoral Shampoo.

      in Progress Pictures  564 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth after 3 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, weekly 1.5mm derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo every other day, with no side effects. The conversation includes various responses, questions about the user's ethnicity and previous scalp condition, and suggestions for topical treatments.

      community New company working on grey hair reversal

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A conversation about hair loss and the desire for treatments to reverse balding and grey hair. The conversation mentions the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) for hair growth and the potential for it to darken grey hair. Finasteride (Fin) is also mentioned as a treatment that turned someone's blonde hair brunette.

      community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

      community Is ketoconazole shampoo bullshit?

      in Ketoconazole  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The conclusion is that ketoconazole shampoo can help with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but it is not a strong enough treatment to stop or regrow hair. It is recommended to use it as an adjunct treatment along with finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Topical min and dermarolling 5 months

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "EscapeNo3518" shares their positive results after using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for almost 5 months. They also made changes to their hair washing routine. Another user asks about when the results started to show.

      community 1 Month Topical Minoxidil Only

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user plans to use topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma stamp for hair loss treatment. They also plan to start using finasteride in the next 2 months. Other users suggest using finasteride and a hair transplant for better results. The user appreciates the feedback and will continue posting progress.

      community Hairline change after 1y3m on fin+min+microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  140 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "Expliced" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for 1 year and 3 months. Another user mentioned that using a high-definition camera with flash and sharpening the photo can show new hairs appearing sooner.

      community Finasteride saved my life, 1.5y in (23M)

      in Progress Pictures  1173 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that some users have had positive results with finasteride for hair loss, while others have not. The effectiveness of finasteride varies from person to person.

      community Almost 1 year dut + 3 month minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  837 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss. The user used dutasteride (DUT) for 9 months and then added minoxidil for 3 months. They experienced significant improvements in hair growth and stopped their hair loss.

      community 26M Dutasteride yearly update.

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, starting with finasteride and minoxidil, then switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Some users report similar experiences with these treatments, while others debate the effectiveness of dutasteride.

      community Anybody use both oral & topical minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  339 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.

      community 3 months hair transformation: From finasteride to dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling.

      in Progress Pictures  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair shedding while taking finasteride for 2 years, but after switching to dutasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling, their hair has become thicker and hair loss has completely stopped. They also mentioned having no side effects from dutasteride.

      community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.

      community Tretinoin can make it worse!!!

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  140 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

      community Have I progressed or is it just my imagination?

      in Is this regrowth?  274 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone noticing hair regrowth after using a scalp massager and considering a hair transplant. People suggest using finasteride or dutasteride, but there's debate on their effectiveness and side effects. Some see progress, while others are skeptical without consistent photo evidence.

      community Microneedling + Min 2 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  1070 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss. The user is happy with the progress and plans to continue with the treatment, without using finasteride.

      community Almost 6 month progress (oral dutasteride + minoxidil)

      in Progress Pictures  360 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user named Zaehk shared their progress with hair loss after taking oral dutasteride and minoxidil. They started seeing positive results and mentioned concerns about side effects of minoxidil. Other users expressed support and encouragement.

      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 Sharing my (relatively short) Success Story

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user named "paulsac11" shares their success story of treating hair loss. They started with topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. They also used a shampoo and conditioner from Keeps. After eight months of treatment, they have seen significant improvement in their hairline.

      community Do Platelet-rich plasma, PRP work?

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Someone's brother tried Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair loss; it had minimal effect on hair but improved skin appearance. Microneedling at home was suggested as a more sustainable alternative.