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      community I was a non-responder to Minoxidil before my esophagus surgery

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hair growth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.

      community Finally decided to post / Started June 26th

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user started hair loss treatment on June 26th using 1.25mg finasteride, 1ml 5% minoxidil twice a day, derma rolling every 1.5 weeks, and 2% ketoconazole foam twice a week. They experienced significant hair growth in the first four months, with thicker hair and improved hairline, but had a rough shedding phase in November.

      community I Honestly can’t believe it works!

      in Treatment  28 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 42-year-old man started using RU-58841 for hair loss and saw noticeable results after a month and a half, even his daughter observed hair growth. He did not use minoxidil or finasteride due to cost and is considering sharing pictures if improvement continues.

      community 1.5 months after finasteride. 0.5 mg EOD.

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 21-year-old shares progress 1.5 months after starting finasteride (0.5 mg every other day) with no side effects, using minoxidil for beard growth, rosemary oil, and weekly microneedling. They report healthier hair texture and positive feedback from family.

      community 26F Thinner hair due to vitamin deficiencies?

      in Female  12 upvotes 11 months ago
      A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growth oils but is unsure of their effectiveness.

      community 5mg oral minoxidil + 100mg Spironolactone

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures using 5mg oral minoxidil and 100mg spironolactone, noting increased body hair and faster nail growth. Another user humorously suggested a new sub for people with similar experiences.

      community A Complete Guide to Hair Loss for Beginners

      in Research/Science  528 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.

      community First month on minoxidil, crown update.

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss after one month of use, with a user questioning if complete hair regrowth is possible and another suggesting the perceived improvement may be due to lighting differences rather than actual hair growth.

      community Been battling for 4+ years and still getting worse

      in Chat 1 year ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss for over 5 years and is currently using a topical treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with derma rolling and a hair growth oil. They have previously tried oral finasteride, pyrithione zinc, RU58841, and dutasteride, but are seeking advice on whether to retry dutasteride or find a more reliable source for RU58841 due to ongoing hair density loss.

      community Losing gains from 7 months of oral min, fin, dut.

      in Update  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.

      community RESULTS. Stick to the plan Fellas this is all about consistency

      in Progress Pictures  1462 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress, attributing success to a consistent routine using finasteride, hair growth oil, Hims shampoo, a derma roller, and 5000 mcg biotin pills. They emphasized the importance of representation for people with similar hair types and encouraged others to stick with their treatment plans.

      community Check out this insane (hopefully) shed

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.

      community finasteride microneedling and exosomes

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a 21-year-old using finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, hair growth serums, and exosome therapy to treat early-stage thinning on the crown. They are questioning if these treatments are sufficient to improve hair thickness.

      community My Story + Products other than Finasteride and Minoxidil that saved me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, starting at age 18 and leading to depression and insecurity. They found improvement with finasteride and minoxidil after two years, and also recommended products like Mielle Rosemary Mint Growth Oil, Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque, Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray, Brooklinen Silk Pillowcases, and It's a 10 Keratin Leave in Conditioner for maintaining hair quality.

      community 8 months on finasteride, I will continue with only fin for one full year until I hop on anything else. 24M, 1.25mg daily. Every pic is taken at the start of every month, the first one is when i started the medication.

      in Progress Pictures  588 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's 8-month progress on finasteride for hair loss treatment, with plans to continue for a full year. The user experienced initial shedding and scalp itch, which subsided, leading to hair growth. Other users discussed the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.

      community 48 days of Fin, Min, and Dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  1745 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss for 2-3 years, and added 5% topical minoxidil and daily 1.5mm dermarolling to their routine 50 days ago, which resulted in significant hair growth. The user recommends dermarolling along with minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

      community PRP after 1 months next month Exosome and PRP

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is one month into their FUE treatment and has just undergone PRP treatment at American Mane in Miami. They plan to start using minoxidil and LLT, take xpecia with saw palmetto, and try Exosome from ExoScrt and PRP for better hair growth results.

      community Please explain this Minoxidil phenomena

      in Minoxidil  60 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hair growth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hair growth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hair growth.

      community Alternative to minoxidil that's not bad for the heart

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old man with mild hair loss is using a topical finasteride treatment, biotin and ajuga reptans supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for hair growth. Due to a heart condition, he can't use minoxidil and is seeking alternative hair growth treatments, considering both medicinal and natural remedies like rosemary oil.

      community Finasteride/minoxidil and hair transplant results

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discussed their hair loss treatment which includes finasteride, minoxidil, hair transplant, biotin, zinc, vitamin D pills, and Nizoral ketoconazole 1% shampoo. They mentioned they are 5 months into the treatment and expect more growth.

      community Pyrilutamide almost for 9 months

      in Progress Pictures  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using pyrilutamide, topical finasteride, and 15% minoxidil for hair growth for almost 4 years. Despite mixed responses from others, the user reports seeing progress, especially with the addition of pyrilutamide, and plans to continue the regimen.

      community Today I started Finasteride. I have questions.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started taking finasteride for hair loss and asked about its effects, the use of Tretinoin for hair growth, the right time to start minoxidil, and the effectiveness of microneedling. The responses advised patience with finasteride, suggested minoxidil as a last resort, doubted microneedling's help with finasteride, and stated no need for microneedling with Tretinoin.

      community ASCEplus HRLV Exosomes with microneedling

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The discussion is about using ASCEplus HRLB exosomes for hair loss treatment, which combines 10 billion exosomes with growth factors, nutrients, biotin, and copper tripeptide. The treatment is expensive and typically administered via scalp injections, but in Europe, it's done with microneedling.

      community How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

      community Both success and failure. 10 month minoxidil and 8 month finasteride

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil at night and finasteride daily for several months, experiencing initial hair growth but later regression and thinning. They're considering switching to dutasteride and seeking advice on the cause of their hair loss and potential treatments.

      community 35m 1.5 months on oral fin/min is it too good to be true?

      in Progress Pictures  161 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old man, balding since 18, has seen growth of small, almost white hairs all over his scalp after 1.5 months on oral finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest sticking with the treatment for a year, adding microneedling, and potentially trying RU58841 or dutasteride.