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      community My barber is seriously making me lose hope

      in Minoxidil 2 years ago
      This conversation is about a user struggling with hair loss who has been told by their barber that minoxidil does not work and the only solution is to accept it. Other users have encouraged them to continue using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as look for another barber, since these treatments are scientifically proven to be effective in combating hair loss.

      community 6 Months of Minox + 1mg Fin 5x a week.

      in Update 3 years ago
      Using minoxidil and finasteride to address hair loss, with questions about side effects and the possibility of microneedling for increased effectiveness.

      community Retin-a (tretinoin) increase effect of minox

      in Minoxidil  27 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses how applying topical tretinoin for 5 days can convert 43% of individuals who initially do not respond to minoxidil into responders, enhancing the effect of minoxidil on hair growth. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil and tretinoin.

      community Any luck with peppermint oil?

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp irritation and is now using peppermint oil, noticing improved hair appearance but no growth yet. They are seeking a minoxidil brand that doesn't irritate the scalp and asking if others have had success with peppermint oil for hair loss.

      community Update on the ol' crown (oral min/fin)

      in Progress Pictures  955 upvotes 3 days ago
      Using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride daily leads to significant hair regrowth without side effects, especially at the crown. Consistency is crucial, and some users consider additional methods like derma rolling.

      community An *insane* RU58841 success story

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 2 months ago
      RU58841, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo led to significant hair regrowth, though some suspect a hair transplant. Concerns about RU58841's side effects, like anxiety and heart issues, were discussed.

      community Thanks to this Subreddit, I think I made progress!

      in Is this regrowth?  173 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their progress with hair regrowth using a topical solution of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil spray. They asked for additional routine suggestions, but a reply suggested no changes if the current routine works.

      community New Approach to Ketoconazole or just waste of time?

      in Ketoconazole  21 upvotes 7 months ago
      The post discusses using 2% ketoconazole shampoo as a competitive androgen receptor antagonist for hair loss, applied for 1.5 hours daily. The user questions its effectiveness and potential benefits compared to finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Oral dutasteride vs topical efficacy

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.

      community Do you see any progress? 9 months in.

      in Progress Pictures  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, dutasteride, and mesotherapy for hair loss for 9 months and recently added a derma-roller to their routine. Commenters agree there is visible progress and improvement in hair thickness.

      community [28M] 10 months on fin/min, 3 months using nizoral regularly

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "DaysonDadum" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for 10 months, along with regularly using Nizoral. They experienced positive results with no noticeable shedding and no side effects. Other users in the conversation asked about dosages and brands of the treatments.

      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 Hair texture changed on fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  313 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.

      community Growth journey stated in January

      in Progress Pictures  472 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared hair growth progress since January using treatments like minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin oil, and derma roller. Others suggested solutions for minoxidil side effects and recommended adding a multivitamin.

      community 10 weeks on pyrilutamide Update

      in Update  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      How combining minoxidil, finasteride and pyrilutamide has helped the user with hair loss. The user also acknowledges that it takes time to see any results and that minoxidil is necessary for stimulating new hair growth.

      community Officially Starting Hair Regimen

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is starting a hair loss treatment including topical finasteride/minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, exercise, and quitting caffeine. They are seeking advice on derma roller needle size, potential side effects, and additional recommendations.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.