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      community A Quality of Life Guide: 17 Month Update + Regimen

      in Update  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user reports success in treating hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, vitamin D3, biotin, and dermarolling. They noticed improved hair growth, especially after addressing a severe vitamin D deficiency and changing their minoxidil regimen.

      community People Using Tretinoin and Minoxidil - How Are You Doing It?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 week ago
      People are discussing using tretinoin with minoxidil for hair loss treatment, focusing on application methods and results. Microneedling is mentioned as a separate method to promote hair growth, with some debate on its effectiveness in enhancing minoxidil absorption.

      community 3 Month progress update with fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      User shared a 3-month progress update on hair loss treatment using finasteride and minoxidil. They experienced initial shedding, thicker hair growth, and facial breakouts likely due to hormone changes.

      community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 4 months ago
      User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

      community MWC compounded Minoxidil + Tretinoin

      in Minoxidil 5 months ago
      A user is considering using compounded Minoxidil with Tretinoin from Medical Wellness Center to improve hair growth. They are also curious about the effects of higher Minoxidil doses and adding Tretinoin to their regimen.

      community 1 year regime. Stabilizing a bit

      in Progress Pictures  81 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 30-year-old man using minoxidil for hair loss is seeing stabilization but no significant regrowth. He is hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects and is seeking alternative methods to promote hair growth.

      community New Study For LLLT > Minoxidil

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      LLLT (low-level laser therapy) is as effective or better than traditional minoxidil treatment for hair growth, with fewer side effects and improved long-term compliance due to milder adverse effects. Studies show LLLT increases hair density more than minoxidil, but drawbacks include the initial cost and the need for long-term use to see results.

      community 3 Months On Oral Min, Topical Fin

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been on a hair loss treatment for 3 months, taking oral Minoxidil and using a topical solution with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin, as well as using a Dermapen for better absorption, with no side effects except hair growth. They switched to topical Finasteride due to side effects from oral Finasteride in the past.

      community Ru58841 and later response (6+ months) ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has tried many hair loss treatments including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, and microneedling without much success and is now using RU58841, seeing initial vellus hair growth but no further improvement after 5 months. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of RU58841 after 6-12 months of use.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

      community Is there a consensus on a "best conditioner" to use?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about finding the best conditioner for hair loss, with a mention that Ketoconazole shampoo is recommended for reversing hair loss. Users suggest that most "hair growth" conditioners are ineffective and discuss using anti-dandruff conditioners with piroctone olamine.

      community I Honestly can’t believe it works!

      in Treatment  28 upvotes 10 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 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 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 Best Microneedle Lengths To Stimulate Stem Cells

      in Microneedling  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling with needle lengths of 1.5mm to 2.5mm to stimulate hair follicle stem cells for potential hair growth. Using needles longer than 2.5mm is not recommended due to risk of puncturing veins in the scalp. A dermastamp is suggested over a roller.

      community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

      in Treatment  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

      community 10 months on oral Fin + Foam Min

      in Progress Pictures  144 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss using oral finasteride and minoxidil foam. The user experienced new hair growth after 6-8 months and had to shave their head a few times, but continued taking the treatments and is happy with the results.

      community Questions about alfatradiol logistics

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.

      community Almost 1 year dut + 3 month minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  837 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss. The user used dutasteride (DUT) for 9 months and then added minoxidil for 3 months. They experienced significant improvements in hair growth and stopped their hair loss.

      community Shaved at 21, time for me to move on after very little improvement from meds.

      in Shaved/buzzed  54 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hair growth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hair transplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.

      community Feeling myself again after 5 months

      in Progress Pictures  470 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's progress pictures which show the effects of using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth, along with keto shampoo; other users shared their experiences with similar conditions, offering advice on treatments and encouraging the original poster to keep going.