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      community Doing everything still losing hair

       19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a topical finasteride-minoxidil solution. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil dosage, addressing vitamin deficiencies, especially Vitamin D, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.

      community 2 months of using 1mg Fin and 5% Min

       62 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using 5% Minoxidil, 1mg Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth over two months, noticing some progress but feeling it has stagnated recently. Others encourage patience, noting promising results and suggesting continued use for further improvement.

      community 3 months on Fin/Min oral chewable

       627 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth and thicker hair after 12 weeks on 1.25mg Finasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil chewables, with no side effects. They plan to reassess the need for a hair transplant after seeing further progress.

      community Is Microneedling useful for those on Oral Minoxidil?

      in Microneedling  77 upvotes 1 month ago
      Microneedling may stimulate hair regrowth independently and could potentially enhance the effects of oral minoxidil, though evidence is limited. Some users report positive results with microneedling, but concerns about scarring and the need for proper technique are noted.

      community Does Minox give regrowth?

      6 years ago
      A user is using 1ml/day of Dualgen-15 (15% Minoxidil, caffeine, retinol, azaleic acid, Adenosine, biotin, niacin) on their temples and asks if Minoxidil alone can completely regrow their temples.

      community Min/fin update and dandruff relief 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

       4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced solid results with oral minoxidil and finasteride but had to stop topical minoxidil due to severe dandruff. They found relief using Equate dandruff shampoo with menthol selenium sulfate 1%, which helped control the dandruff and reduce hair shedding.

      community Can i maintain Min progress with Fin/micro needling only ?

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced serious hair loss and started using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and argan/rosemary oil. They are asking if they can maintain hair regrowth by stopping minoxidil and continuing only with finasteride and microneedling.

      community Minoxidil alternate approaches

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including the use of 2.5mg Dutasteride, 1mg Finasteride, and Minoxidil 5%, with concerns about side effects like water retention and facial changes. The user is considering alternative Minoxidil applications, such as microneedling and sublingual Minoxidil, to minimize side effects.

      community Thoughts of this sub on Melatonin?

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Melatonin, gingko biloba, and biotin are effective for treating hair loss with good tolerability. Alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and other peptides are also discussed.

      community Who won’t respond to minoxidil? (Studies)

       33 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to differences in sulfotransferase enzyme levels in the scalp, affecting people with conditions like ASD, liver disease, and androgenic alopecia. Treatments like topical tretinoin, microneedling, and using minoxidil sulfate instead of regular minoxidil can improve results for those with low enzyme levels.

      community 24 days progress, essential oils + microneedling, no min/fin

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to androgenic alopecia and chose to use essential oils (rosemary and peppermint) and microneedling instead of minoxidil or finasteride. They reported positive results after 24 days and plan to continue with these treatments.

      community 6 months on Fin and topical Minox

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      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 Hormone tests to decide on oral fin

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses starting low-dose oral finasteride for hair loss, considering hormone levels and potential side effects like gynecomastia. Suggestions include using DIM for estradiol, vitamin B6 for prolactin, and lifestyle changes to optimize hormone profiles before starting treatment.

      community 20M What blood test panel should I take?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and oral minoxidil for 2 months and is planning to check testosterone and estradiol levels. He is seeking advice on additional blood tests to consider.

      community Does anyone get blood tests while taking Finasteride to ensure thing are working appropriately (e.g. DHT is decreasing and estrogen isn't increasing significantly)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing the use of finasteride for hair loss and the importance of hormonal blood testing to monitor effects like changes in DHT and estradiol levels. Some users also mention using minoxidil and the potential side effects of estradiol, such as gynecomastia, especially at higher doses.

      community Fin & min. Hairloss/sheds/hair cycles

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but is experiencing increased hair loss and no signs of improvement. Another user shares a similar experience and mentions iron deficiency and thyroid issues affecting hair loss despite using the treatments.

      community Topical 5% minoxidil vs compounded topical spray

       3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is considering switching from regular 5% minoxidil foam to a compounded 5% minoxidil spray with added caffeine, melatonin, and tretinoin for easier application and potentially better results. Another user mentions that tretinoin can enhance minoxidil's effectiveness by converting it to its active form.

      community 5-month finasteride - diffuse thinning update

       28 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 5-month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for diffuse thinning, along with supplements like B-Vitamins, D-Vitamins, Iron, and Beta carotene. They noted improvement in hair condition and encouraged others to check previous posts for more information.

      community 2.5MG Oral Minoxidil, Is This Regrowth?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, rosemary mint oil, scalp massaging, a derma roller, multivitamins, and hair vitamins for hair regrowth. They are considering adding pumpkin seed oil, a derma pen, and saw palmetto vitamins, and are advised to consider finasteride.

      community Grinding up Fin pills, mixing them with MINOX?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Mixing ground finasteride pills with Minoxidil for topical use, with concerns about effectiveness and side effects. Users suggest using professionally formulated topical finasteride instead.