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      community Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.

      community Black Hair Regrowth Process Timeline

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treating Black/ethnic hair loss with a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral shampoo and derma pen treatments, as well as occasional Jamaican Black Caster Oil use. The user documented their progress over the course of 3.5 months, showing improvement in hair growth.

      community 15 months into trying to regrow my hair

      in Update  19 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 15 months using a regimen that includes 5% minoxidil, dermarolling, a dermpen, a topical mix of 3% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride, Wild-Growth hair oil, pumpkin seed and peppermint oil, Nizoral or Nioxin shampoo, multivitamins, and cod liver oil. They have not seen noticeable changes recently and are seeking motivation to start working out again.

      community Brave soldier leading the army

      in Satire  327 upvotes 1 year ago
      User saw new hair growth after 2 months of treatment. Others shared similar experiences and joked about hair soldiers reclaiming lost territory.

      community 100 days of Fin/Min/Biotin/Saw Palmetto

      in Progress Pictures  398 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user shared impressive hair growth results after 100 days using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and saw palmetto, and plans to get a hair transplant. The conversation includes suggestions for additional treatments like ketoconazole and derma stamping, and discussions about potential side effects of finasteride.

      community 8 months - 2,5mg OM / Topical MinFin

      in Progress Pictures  176 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shares 8-month hair growth progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 2ml topical minoxidil/finasteride mix. Others comment on noticeable improvement and discuss user's journey and treatment details.

      community Impressive Progress with New Additions

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports improved hair growth after adding oral minoxidil and microneedling to their routine, while reducing oral minoxidil dosage due to hand swelling. They've been treating hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil since 2015, with intermittent use of minoxidil.

      community KX-826: Long-Term Safety Results are out!

      in Research/Science  159 upvotes 3 months ago
      KX-826 initially improves hair growth but declines after 24 weeks, with mild itching as a side effect. Combining it with minoxidil and finasteride may improve results, but long-term effectiveness is uncertain.

      community microneedle, any long term users damage?

      in Microneedling  35 upvotes 8 months ago
      Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.

      community 5 months update on using Fin 2.5mg gel + Redensyl serum

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's hair growth progress over 5 months using Fin 2.5mg gel and Redensyl serum, with the user noticing baby hairs and an improvement in thickness. Another user asked what redensyl serum was and the response was appreciation for noticing the hair loss early on.

      community Andreas Townsend takes 15mg Fin 2x per day 🤣

      in Satire  796 upvotes 1 year ago
      Andreas Townsend's hair growth, likely due to a combination of finasteride and minoxidil treatments, as well as possibly a hair transplant. People have been discussing the efficacy of these treatments in achieving Townsend's level of hair growth.

      community Nizoral doesn't seem to be working. Rogaine not suggested by doctor due to cost and poor track record on females. Ideas?

      in Ketoconazole  24 upvotes 6 years ago
      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 Month 2 vs month 6 progress. 1mg fin only (daily)

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using 1mg of finasteride daily for six months, with a break of two weeks due to knee surgery. Some suggest adding minoxidil for better results, while others discuss finasteride's effectiveness in promoting hair growth, which can be slower but significant.

      community Only Minoxidil 2 Months Before After Photos

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their 2-month hair growth progress using only Minoxidil, noting significant improvement and plans to continue despite a genetic predisposition to baldness. They apply Minoxidil twice daily, experienced a heat rash, and chose not to use Finasteride due to side effects.

      community August 2023 to December 2023 (4.5 months oral dut/oral min)

      in Progress Pictures  189 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old has seen positive hair growth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg daily of oral dutasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, despite previously losing hair due to stopping medications and wearing a hair system. They plan to continue treatment and are considering adding dermarolling to their regimen, with a hair transplant scheduled for the following year.

      community Finasteride 0.25mg 2 Month Progress 20y Male

      in Progress Pictures  305 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male's significant hair growth after two months of using 0.25mg Finasteride. The discussion includes varying opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of the treatment, with some users planning to try or adjust their Finasteride dosage.

      community Crown progress 4.5 months on Finasteride decent?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  112 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is happy with their hair thickening after 4.5 months on Finasteride but wants faster crown growth. Replies suggest the results are above average for this timeframe and recommend continuing Finasteride for a year before considering adding Minoxidil.

      community I promise it works. Topical minox + finasteride

      in Update  1672 upvotes 4 days ago
      Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride can effectively improve hair growth and slow hair loss, though results may vary. Consistency is important for achieving significant improvement.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 11 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 Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community Why do people say you will have an extremely high chance of maintenance if you are on Dutasteride, if 0.5 mg only removes 50% of scalp dht

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  30 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride are effective for many in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels, though results vary based on individual sensitivity and genetics. Higher doses of dutasteride may not significantly increase hair growth due to diminishing returns, and topical finasteride is suggested as an alternative for some.