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      community Minoxidil Female Review 4 months

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes   5 years ago
      A user shared their 4-month experience using minoxidil twice daily for hair loss, noting significant but slow progress in hair growth, especially around the temples and hairline. They also mentioned side effects like facial hair growth and dryness, and recommended minoxidil over other treatments like castor and coconut oil.

      community Moisturizing your scalp?

       6 upvotes   10 years ago
      The conversation discusses using olive oil, shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer before applying minoxidil to combat the drying effects of alcohol in hair treatments. The user asks if facial moisturizer like Cetaphil is safe for the scalp.

      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes   6 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      community 4 months Oral Minoxidil 1.25 mg Daily (33 M)

      in Progress Pictures  520 upvotes   1 year ago
      This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.

      community At least my hair is getting thicker. 1.25 oral min

      in Is this regrowth?  117 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user reports hair thickening after 2 months on 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, having previously used topical minoxidil with no improvement. Other users suggest taking consistent progress photos and share their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community 5 Months Hair Transplant Progress / 3500 Grafts

      in Transplants  1663 upvotes   8 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.

      community Oral Castor Oil Experiment Day #1

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes   1 year ago
      The user is experimenting with taking 1-1.5ml of pure castor oil orally daily as an alternative to minoxidil for hair growth. They aim to find a safer option that promotes overall body and head hair growth without the side effects of minoxidil.

      community When you up the dose on oral Minoxidil

      in Satire   1 year ago
      This conversation is a satirical post about using increased doses of oral Minoxidil as a treatment for hair loss, which elicited some humorous responses. Additionally, Finasteride was mentioned in one response as an alternative treatment option.

      community 10 month update! Fin/min/dermaroller/niz

       440 upvotes   4 years ago
      A 10 month update on the effectiveness of a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling and nizoral. Questions were asked about using minoxidil alone, dermaroller length, age, and when results were seen.

      community The Bad Ending: You Lose Finasteride

      in Satire  129 upvotes   3 weeks ago
      The conversation humorously discusses the effects of stopping finasteride for two years, with users joking about hair loss and embracing baldness. Treatments mentioned include finasteride.

      community Hair theory Scar tissue and Verteporfin

      in Chat  24 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hair loss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.

      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes   2 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 Is getting on Dut at 21 a bad idea after taking Fin since 18?

      in Chat  7 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss at age 21, worried about potential side effects on bone and brain development. Another user shared their positive experience with dutasteride, noting minimal body hair and no side effects.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.

      community 3.5 Month Progress Topical Fin/Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation is about a person's 3.5-month hair regrowth progress using a combination of 8% topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and 0.01% tretinoin, 5 mg oral minoxidil, and weekly use of a 1.5mm dermapen.

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

      in Chat  7 upvotes   3 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 Progress? 1 month of minoxidil + microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  11 upvotes   4 months ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair regrowth after one month of using minoxidil combined with microneedling. It's suggested that there might be progress, but one month is too soon to determine effectiveness.

      community 5 Months Finasteride 2.5mg oral Minoxil

      in Progress Pictures  86 upvotes   4 months ago
      The conversation is about someone's progress after using 2.5mg of oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss over six months. Commenters are congratulating the individual on their successful hair regrowth.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes   5 months ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.