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      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

      community I feel so 🤡 right now, any advice?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user is seeking advice on using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss after being unhappy with their dermatologist's advice. They are considering getting finasteride on their own due to prescription challenges.

      community hairloss in my 20s has ruined my life.

      in Research/Science  369 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A person in their 20s is struggling with hair loss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.

      community 22 | ~34 Months Finasteride Update

      in Progress Pictures  818 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their 34-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, noting they maintained regrowth even after stopping minoxidil a year ago. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed admiration for the results.

      community Shampoo except ketoconazole that works

      in Product  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about seeking shampoos that help with hair loss or hair thickening without ketoconazole, suggesting alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, or stemoxydine. One reply suggests that most hair loss shampoos don't work as claimed.

      community Thin spots over time even with Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hair transplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.

      community 26 Months of Treatment (Min/Fin/Micro) …

      in Progress Pictures  344 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 26-month hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and microneedling, with gradual improvement in their hairline. The user applied treatments consistently and adjusted the frequency of microneedling based on feedback, noting that progress can feel slow compared to others.

      community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

      community Vertoporfin research update by Dr Bloxham

      in Research/Science  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of verteporfin in treating hair loss, with some users reporting positive results and speculating that it could lead to a cure for baldness. Others are skeptical, and there's a debate on the effectiveness of verteporfin for regrowing hair and reducing transplant scars.

      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 How insane is this oral min shed?

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.

      community The truth about Dutasteride (w/ sources)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      The effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride in treating hair loss, with evidence given such as studies and experiences, as well as discussion around whether one should switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride. There is also a discussion on post-Dutasteride syndrome.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

      community Topical T3 study - 1000% Growth. Anyone tried it?

      in Research/Science  106 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using T3 (triiodothyronine) as a topical treatment for hair growth, with some users noting it showed promising results in studies but lacked follow-up. Users express interest in trying T3 due to its potential effectiveness compared to Minoxidil.

      community Progress pics Nov 23 to Nov 24

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, with plans to add RU58841, to improve hair growth and address a stubborn bald spot. Despite initial shedding, the user noticed thicker, darker hair and plans to continue the treatment or consider a hair transplant.

      community 21m one month result fin,min,keto

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old male used ketoconazole shampoo, 1mg finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, and 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, with no side effects reported. He applied topical minoxidil only to thinning areas to promote hair and beard growth.

      community Treating MPB while dealing with seborrheic dermatitis?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on treating male pattern baldness (MPB) while dealing with seborrheic dermatitis, specifically asking about the use of finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They are concerned about side effects and are looking for recommendations to improve overall hair thickness, especially on the crown.

      community Verteporfin and Microneedling

      in Treatments 5 months ago
      Clinical studies by Dr. Barghouthi and Dr. Bloxham indicate that Verteporfin, when used with FUE and FUT hair transplantation methods, shows promise in hair follicle regeneration and minimal scarring due to its ability to inhibit Yes-associated protein (YAP). Microneedling at depths of 3-3.5mm, combined with Verteporfin, could potentially reactivate dormant follicles, although the optimal dosage and application method are still under investigation. Concerns remain about the DHT sensitivity of regenerated follicles, highlighting the need for further research to optimize trauma levels and Verteporfin concentrations to achieve effective and scar-free hair regeneration.

      community How do you guys apply Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  22 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses different methods of applying Minoxidil to the scalp to avoid making hair greasy and clumpy. Suggestions include using Rogaine Foam, keeping hair short, applying with a comb and fingers, using a spray, and a technique involving a brush and dropper.

      community 4 years on finasteride and Minoxidil with great success. Ask me stuff!

      in Progress Pictures  952 upvotes 2 years ago
      . ummwhatsure: No it doesn't. I started losing my hair around 27/28. This user has had great success with a combination of finasteride and Minoxidil, taking 1 milligram of finasteride per day and applying Minoxidil twice daily for 4 years, starting when they were 31. They experienced some shedding in the first two years, but now have thicker, fuller hair than before.