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

      in Is this regrowth?  117 upvotes 6 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 Oral Castor Oil Experiment Day #1

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 2 years 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 2 years 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 Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  114 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community Oral Minoxidil worse hair after 1 year

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral Minoxidil and Finasteride but saw no improvement after a year, with hair appearing thinner. They recently switched to Dutasteride, hoping for better results.

      community The Bad Ending: You Lose Finasteride

      in Satire  129 upvotes 3 months 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 6 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using minoxidil twice daily and 0.25mg finasteride once daily for hair loss. The conversation includes comments on the user's posture in the photos and slight improvements in hair fullness.

      community 5months Oral Min (2.5mg) & Fin (1mg)

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using oral Minoxidil (2.5mg) and Finasteride (1mg) for hair loss, reporting satisfaction with the results despite some light spots. Another user suggested increasing the Minoxidil dose if needed after a year.

      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 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 3.5 Month Progress Topical Fin/Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 6 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 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 Progress? 1 month of minoxidil + microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  11 upvotes 7 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 Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  97 upvotes 8 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.

      community Proof you should Start fin early

      in Satire  248 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is a humorous discussion about hair loss, with users expressing envy towards an ancient figure who still has a full head of hair. No specific treatments are mentioned.

      community my Body hair has stopped working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user on dutasteride for hair loss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.

      community Medication works - First Pic June 2020

      in Progress Pictures  690 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.