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      community Topical minoxidil and Body hair

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause increased body hair due to systemic absorption, varying by individual skin sensitivity. The user seeks experiences and solutions to prevent this side effect.

      community Scalp, eyebrow, eyelash and pubic hair loss.

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic area, along with itchy, flaky skin and red patches. They have a history of eczema and dermatitis and suspect that stopping shampoo use and taking Ritalin may have contributed to the issue.
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      community Around 2 months oral Fin/min low dose

      in Is this regrowth?  82 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after two months on a Hims oral treatment combining 3 mg minoxidil, 1.1 mg finasteride, and vitamins. The treatment is considered a normal/high dose, and the user reported initial side effects like oily skin and acne, which subsided over time.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 8 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.
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      community Oral min 2.5mg daily 2 month update 🦍

      in Satire  826 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss. Some users noticed increased hair density, while others experienced unwanted hair growth in different areas of the body.

      community 22m 3 Month Update Oral Min/Fin

      in Progress Pictures  221 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 22-year-old shared a 3-month update on using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. Users discussed dosages, previous use of topical treatments, and the importance of finasteride.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Six month topical min/fin check-in.

      in Is this regrowth?  270 upvotes 2 days ago
      The user is pleased with increased hair density and thickness after six months of using topical minoxidil and finasteride. They plan to continue the treatment and consider adding dermarolling for potentially better results.

      community 4 months apart (aug 15 - dec 19)

      in Progress Pictures  538 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over four months using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil daily. They reported no significant side effects and plan to reduce the minoxidil dose once satisfied with the results.

      community Oral minoxidil + microneedling - pointless?

      in Microneedling  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral minoxidil is considered effective for hair growth, and some users combine it with microneedling despite mixed opinions on its additional benefits. Concerns about microneedling include potential scarring and lack of conclusive evidence on its effectiveness when used with oral treatments.

      community Exploring all options - Scalp tension theory

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the scalp tension theory as a potential factor in hair loss, alongside DHT, inflammation, and other mechanisms. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and botox injections, with some users exploring additional methods due to varying effectiveness.

      community Minoxidil + Fin 1 mg + Dermaroller 1x week - 1 year results

      in Is this regrowth?  104 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user used Minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride in the morning, and a dermaroller weekly for a year but is unhappy with the results and sperm quality. Others suggest continuing the regimen, noting hair maintenance and thickness, and considering additional treatments like dutasteride or a hair transplant.

      community 22M. 4 months on minoxidil 5%, 2x a day

      in Progress Pictures  574 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old man shared his 4-month progress using minoxidil 5% twice daily for hair loss, showing thicker hair without using finasteride. Others commented on his good results and discussed their own experiences with hair loss and treatments.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 10 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 Medication works - First Pic June 2020

      in Progress Pictures  689 upvotes 11 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.

      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.