community Boss Fight. Temples, Hairless for 10 years vs. New Stack
User shares new hair growth stack including oral minox, daily rolling with minox application, niacin, and Dutasteride. Excited about progress and plans to update in two months.
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270-300 / 1000+ resultscommunity Has anybody here become a responder once switching from topical minoxidil to topical minoxidil + tretinoin?
Some people saw improved hair growth when adding tretinoin to their topical minoxidil routine. They combined the two by applying tretinoin before minoxidil.
community A year of progress. 1mg finasteride once a day, and 1ml of 5% minoxidil twice a day.
This user reported successful hair growth after using 1mg finasteride and 1ml of 5% minoxidil daily for a year, prompting other users to suggest additional treatments such as microneedling. The before picture was taken prior to the use of these treatments.
community TGF-Beta. Good or Bad? Help for treatment investment
TGF-B affects hair growth, both causing stem cell division and death depending on amounts. Amplifica's treatment injects Scube3 to increase TGF-B for hair growth.
community microneedling, do the gains go away?
Microneedling promotes hair growth by increasing circulation and collagen production, with gains potentially lasting longer than those from minoxidil. Some users report sustained results after stopping microneedling, unlike with minoxidil and finasteride.
community 3 months on fin/min/micro needling/scalp massages
User experienced significant hair growth in 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages. Others questioned the authenticity of the results due to the rapid progress.
community 1.5 months Fin, 1 month min, with microneedling 😌 I’m still not where I wanna be fully but I’m getting there. Thank you all in this group for education and motivation! Don’t shave it just keep grinding 💯
User experienced hair growth after 1.5 months using Fin, 1 month using Min, and microneedling. They use liquid Rogaine twice daily, microneedle with a .4 mm dermaroller, and take oral Fin once a day.
community I’ve hit my topical Minox plateau. Will oral Minox work for me?
MaBelen experienced hair growth with topical Minoxidil but it plateaued, and Finasteride and Spironolactone didn't help. They wonder if oral Minoxidil will work and if it loses effectiveness over time.
community Dramatic hairloss after stopping Minoxidil?
User pancake9001 experienced minimal hair growth with Minoxidil for 3 years, but noticed dramatic hair loss after stopping. Replies suggest not stopping Minoxidil and considering adding an anti-androgen for better results.
community Update number 1.
User noticed hair growth after 1.5 months using Fin, Min, stemoxydine, dermarolling, nizoral, and scalp massage. Others commented on promising results and potential improvement in 6 months.
community If the main mechanism of microneedling is an increase in bloodflow to the scalp, shouldn't we be pursuing other actions which increase bloodflow? Sauna, cold showers, high dosage fish oil, hard cardio, heme-iron(red meats), HAND STANDS, foods high in NO (arugula), ginger, increased water consumption
Microneedling stimulates hair growth through stem cell activation during wound healing, not just increased blood flow. Other methods like showers or supplements don't replicate this effect.
community Has there been any studies/personal experiments with peppermint oil?
Peppermint oil may accelerate hair growth, but its effectiveness for regrowing hair or restoring a receding hairline lacks evidence from human studies or personal experiments. Some online examples exist, but they may be biased by product sales.
community 9 month progress | 1mg oral fin/ Topical Min and Stemoxydine
The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after 9 months using 1mg oral finasteride, topical Minoxidil, and Stemoxydine. They experienced a recent shedding at the hairline but are seeing new hair growth.
community three months on oral finasteride and minoxidil with derma rolling
The user reports thicker hair and new growth in the temple area after three months of treatment with oral finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling. There is confusion about the order of before-and-after photos, but the most recent photo shows improvement.
community Nizoral doesn't seem to be working. Rogaine not suggested by doctor due to cost and poor track record on females. Ideas?
A woman experiencing hair loss and facial hair growth suspects PCOS or androgenic alopecia and is considering treatments like Rogaine, but is concerned about the cost. She has tried various hair care methods and is awaiting a hormone doctor appointment, while others suggest she may have a hormonal imbalance and recommend seeing a gynecologist or trying cheaper versions of Rogaine.
community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
community Are we seeing some progress ? (M19). A little less than 3 month on topical min
The user has seen progress in hair growth after using topical minoxidil for nearly three months and plans to start finasteride in December. Other users suggest adding finasteride for better results and mention the importance of consistency.
community My temples after 2.5 months on oral fin/dut, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, tretinoin and dermarolling
The user shared progress pictures showing improved hair growth at the temples after 2.5 months using oral finasteride/dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling. The user reported no side effects from the medications and noted inconsistent microneedling.
community 4 months progress at oral fin and oral minoxidil
The user reported progress in hair growth after 4 months using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, and is considering adding RU58841 to block DHT on the scalp. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and mild erectile dysfunction, and take supplements like zinc, iron, fish oil, vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin E.
community 6 months on Fin and topical Minox
The user shared progress on hair growth after 6 months using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice a day, and weekly microneedling. The user reported no side effects and increased confidence.
community 1 year on finasteride/minoxidil + dermarolling once a week
The user experienced significant hair thickening and temple hair growth after one year of using finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling. They are considering asking their dermatologist about dutasteride.
community Theory: 2 Deoxy D Ribose is a killer combi with microneedling
2 Deoxy D Ribose may promote hair growth and aid wound healing, potentially enhancing microneedling effects. Users discuss its combination with microneedling for better hair growth results.
community Finasteride and minoxidil seem to do wonders, two months update
Finasteride and minoxidil show significant hair growth in two months. User might skip hair transplant if progress continues.
community Duta/Minoxidill/some microneedling
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth over 3.5 months using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling. They are pleased with the results but unsure how to style their growing hair.
community Minoxidil + MN is lowering my hairline, but mostly just the center?
Minoxidil and microneedling are causing new hair growth, particularly in the center of the hairline, creating a more prominent M shape. Users discuss the progress and potential benefits of the treatment.
community Thank you for your help and goodbye
The user reported progress in hair growth after 1.5 months on oral minoxidil, 1 month on oral finasteride, and microneedling every other week. They thanked the community for support and decided to continue treatment while stepping away from the forum.
community 3 months later: topical min/fin + MN is working
The user is seeing positive results in hair growth using a combination of topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They also use a red light panel for collagen rebuilding and are happy with the progress.
community Progress of 10 months Oral Fin and 2 months Oral Min
The user stabilized hair loss with oral Finasteride and saw significant hair growth after adding oral Minoxidil. They also used collagen peptides and had no side effects.
community Good Progress Results 7 Months 1mg Finasteride 2.5mg minoxil [22M]
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth after 7 months of using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil. The user also noted improved beard growth.
community result after taking oral fin and oral minoxidil for 30 days
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth after taking oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for 30 days. Other users expressed disbelief at the rapid results, with some attributing changes to camera effects.