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      community My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.

      community Dutasteride shedding phase while in Minoxidil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with finasteride.

      community Almost 2 month of 1mg fin and Costco min (liquid)

      in Is this regrowth?  83 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 40-year-old male using 1mg finasteride and Costco liquid minoxidil for almost 2 months reports noticeable improvement in hair regrowth, though his temples remain recessed. Encouragement from others suggests continued use will yield further progress.

      community What I've been dealing with, so far.

      in Female  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      A female in her late 30s experienced hair thinning due to health issues and treatments, including antibiotics and stress. She started using minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins from **hers** and is currently dealing with shedding and possible weight gain.

      community Growing and losing hair at the same time (24M) . Extremely confused!

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, iron supplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hair loss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.

      community Give finasteride time to work!

      in Progress Pictures  299 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their 2-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting initial success, a period of shedding, and eventual improvement. Another user mentioned seeing no improvement until 14 months in, emphasizing the need for patience.

      community Topical Minoxodil vs Oral Minoxodil

      in Minoxidil  90 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is considering switching to oral minoxidil due to the inconvenience of topical application. Another user cautions that switching forms may cause shedding and that oral minoxidil may have different side effects and results.

      community 16 months of Fin (M47). 1mg 3x per week.

      in Progress Pictures  156 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 48-year-old man shared his 16-month hair regrowth journey using finasteride 1mg three times a week, noting some regrowth and emphasizing patience. He chose not to use it daily to minimize side effects, and while some users debate the effectiveness, he confirms maintenance and possibly some regrowth.

      community Chances of GT20029 hitting the black market?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about the potential availability of GT20029 on the black market and whether users would try it. Participants advise waiting for phase 3 trial results to ensure safety and efficacy.

      community Less messy way of applying minoxidil

      in Chat  25 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation suggests using a dropper to apply minoxidil to the scalp without force for a less messy application compared to sprays or other methods.

      community Jason Sorgi Boston Hair Restoration- revived me from the ashes lol (5 months)

      in Transplants  104 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is very satisfied with their hair transplant results, despite choosing a straight hairline against the doctor's advice for a more natural look. Some commenters think the hairline looks artificial, while others discuss the importance of a natural-looking hairline and inquire about any medications used post-transplant.

      community Killing the Norwood Reaper, a Journey

      in Progress Pictures  369 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.

      community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community (25M) 25 days of treatment min + microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  172 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 25 days of using Minoxidil, microneedling, and recently started topical finasteride for hair loss. Some commenters are skeptical about the results, while others notice new hair growth.

      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 7 months update (min/fin) change to dut?

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months, seeing thicker hair but no temple regrowth, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another person suggested trying microneedling on the temples before changing medications.

      community 3 years of slowww progress. Thoughts?

      in Progress Pictures  348 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user stopped taking oral finasteride due to depression and now uses a topical finasteride/minoxidil mix with some scalp irritation. They plan to start derma stamping and have seen some improvement in their hair over three years, which others have noticed and encouraged them to continue their efforts.

      community 6 months hair update on Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 9 months ago
      After six months of using topical minoxidil once daily and oral finasteride every three days, the user saw improvement in hair thickness, particularly at the crown, and some new hair growth at the hairline. They also used a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly, which they believe contributed to their progress.