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      community Why I decided to stop using minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to inconvenience and negative effects on hair appearance, opting to continue with finasteride and dermarolling. Other users shared mixed experiences with different minoxidil brands and forms, including oral minoxidil.

      community Anybody use both oral & topical minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  339 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.

      community (25Y) Oral minoxidil 10 months Oral fin 7 months & other things

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person treated their diffuse alopecia with oral minoxidil (10mg daily), oral finasteride (reduced to 0.25mg daily due to side effects), castor oil, vitamins, and ashwagandha, and plans a hair transplant in Turkey. They stopped using topical minoxidil, have seen improved hair density, but are still experiencing hair loss.

      community Minoxidil + Gym + Cutting. Is it bad?

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.

      community 3 months of minoxidil foam. No fin or derma rolling

      in Minoxidil  700 upvotes 1 year ago
      This user has had success with Minoxidil foam, achieving significant hair growth in three months without using finasteride or derma rolling. They are considering incorporating a DHT reducing strategy such as finasteride in the future.

      community 4 months Oral Minoxidil 1.25 mg Daily (33 M)

      in Progress Pictures  520 upvotes 2 years ago
      This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.

      community Hair regrowth Journey, 5% Minoxidil 1% Finasteride

      in Minoxidil  368 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's regrowth journey using 5% Minoxidil and 1% Finasteride, with positive results after 2 months. Other users offered support or shared their experiences with hair loss treatments.

      community Stopped minoxidil for a year after a year of using it. Starting again.

      in Minoxidil  158 upvotes 2 years ago
      ? This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.

      community Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients

      in Minoxidil  71 upvotes 3 years ago
      Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.

      community Tretinoin for better Minoxidil response

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about using tretinoin to improve the response to Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. No specific protocol for tretinoin application is provided.

      community [AMA] 5-Month Progress Report: Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil Results.

      in Minoxidil  73 upvotes 3 years ago
      Naepo's 5-month progress report detailing their journey of treating male pattern baldness with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which has already resulted in an encouraging improvement in hair density. Others have responded with appreciation for the thorough report and asked further questions about Naepo's educational background.

      community A doctor says to NEVER massage Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is concerned about the best method to apply Minoxidil for hair loss, noting conflicting advice from doctors. Another user mentions that not massaging the liquid can cause it to drip, suggesting slight spreading with fingers.

      community Minoxidil and facial aging

      in Minoxidil  53 upvotes 4 years ago
      Minoxidil may cause facial aging or wrinkles, though opinions vary. Some users report side effects like dark circles and facial bloating, while others attribute changes to genetics or other factors.

      community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

      community Can Minoxidil be Aging My Skin?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, but evidence is mixed. Alternatives like dermarolling and retinol are suggested.

      community 2 months into minoxidil 6% fin .3% tret .025% topical

      in Is this regrowth?  260 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing solid hair regrowth after two months using a regimen of minoxidil foam, a 3-in-1 topical spray containing finasteride and tretinoin, and weekly dermastamping. They report no side effects and attribute success to the combination of treatments and a supportive diet and lifestyle.

      community Hypertrichosis Photos from Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  266 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.

      community 3 Months Before/After minoxidil results

      in Progress Pictures  562 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with Minoxidil (Kirkland brand) and Nizoral shampoo for hair regrowth, showing significant improvement in just three months. The user applied the treatment consistently for over three years, maintaining the results, and did not use any other treatments like finasteride.

      community 4 months on Finasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  409 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, who had been experiencing hair loss, started using 1mg of finasteride and 6% minoxidil twice a day. After 4 months, they are pleased with the progress and have noticed thicker hair on top. They also mentioned using a retinoid cream and SPF for anti-aging purposes. No side effects were reported, and the user's sex drive increased after the first month.