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A user experienced hair thinning after taking Accutane and having a B12 deficiency. They are currently using minoxidil and beclomethasone dipropionate lotion for treatment.

User pancake9001 experienced minimal hair growth with Minoxidil for 3 years, but noticed dramatic hair loss after stopping. Replies suggest not stopping Minoxidil and considering adding an anti-androgen for better results.

The user experienced positive results for hair loss using minoxidil but stopped due to side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. They are considering peppermint oil as an alternative and are curious about its effectiveness and potential side effects.

The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. They are considering trying minoxidil but are unsure if it will help.

Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite side effects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.

The user experienced positive hair regrowth using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, initially combining oral minoxidil 2.5mg for two months before stopping due to potential side effects. They plan to continue with topical minoxidil and restart finasteride to maintain progress, reporting no side effects so far.

A user with diffuse thinning experienced no hair regrowth with finasteride or Avodart but slowed hair loss with Avodart. They are considering trying Minoxidil and are seeking advice on whether to use foam or liquid, and if combining it with other treatments could be beneficial, excluding micro-needling due to scalp irritation concerns.

A female user experienced hair loss after Covid and used Minoxidil 5% but saw more hair loss over time. She also uses alfatradiol, topical MSM, and betamethasone sporadically, and is unsure if Minoxidil is beneficial.

A user shared their experience with a dermatologist's special minoxidil formula containing vitamin E, pantenol, rosemary, and finasteride, which improved their hair loss better than commercial minoxidil. Another user confirmed that the presence of finasteride in the formula is a significant difference.

A 24-year-old male experienced an increase in estradiol levels and symptoms like gynecomastia and excessive sweating after using Minoxidil for hair loss. His estradiol levels decreased after he stopped using Minoxidil.

The user shared their experience with liquid Minoxidil, which initially worked well but caused severe skin irritation, leading them to stop. They are now trying oral Minoxidil and plan to document their progress weekly.

The user discussed their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, RU58841, Nizoral, supplements, dermarolling, and minoxidil, which caused significant edema. They also experimented with dutasteride, which led to increased hair loss, and found that Armodafinil reduced minoxidil-related water retention and hair shedding.

The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

User experienced good hair regrowth after 4 months of using minoxidil on hairline. Some suggest considering finasteride to maintain results.

User experienced hair growth after 4 months using Minoxidil and dermastamp. Others suggest adding Finasteride or Dutasteride for long-term results and trying microneedling with Minoxidil.

The conversation discusses the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss and a possible increase in facial wrinkles, leading to a plan to ask for a tretinoin prescription. Specific treatments mentioned are oral minoxidil and the intention to use tretinoin.

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.

The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride and switched to using minoxidil and a derma stamp, seeing positive hair regrowth after initial shedding. They are considering topical finasteride to avoid side effects while maintaining hair health.

The user experienced significant hair growth after using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily for three months, despite initial shedding. They noted improved hair density, especially at the temples, and plan to manage excess hair growth on the forehead.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.

The user experienced significant hair thickening and temple hair growth after one year of using finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling. They are considering asking their dermatologist about dutasteride.

A user experienced telogen effluvium due to stress and was prescribed oral minoxidil and spironolactone, which initially worked. After stopping and restarting minoxidil, they experienced shedding but saw regrowth after discontinuing it again.

A 31-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth on his crown after using oral minoxidil (initially 1.25 mg, increased to 2.5 mg, then reduced back to 1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg), without side effects except increased hair on arms, beard, and eyelashes. He also used anaphase conditioner and shampoo but no derma rolling or additional multivitamins.

User experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil and Finasteride since January 2020, with no side effects reported. Shaving head twice helped Minoxidil reach scalp more effectively.

The user started using 5% minoxidil foam in February and experienced shedding a few weeks later, which continued for about twelve weeks. They are also taking pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto but remain skeptical about their effectiveness.

A 23-year-old man started using Minoxidil for hair thinning and experienced improvement, which helped him gain the confidence to ask a girl out, resulting in a date. Other users congratulated him and discussed the importance of hair appearance in dating, with some suggesting other treatments like finasteride or hair transplants.

The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped due to brittleness.

The user experienced hair loss after Covid and started using topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil, along with Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol propionate, and clindamycin ointment, which significantly reduced hair loss and scalp issues. Other users suggested trying finasteride for better results.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, improving from NW5-6 to NW3-4 in three months. They plan to get a hair transplant in February and reported no side effects except increased body hair growth.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, with no side effects reported. They noted improved social interactions and emphasized the importance of consistency in treatment.