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      community Mineral deficiencies vs MPB vs Thyroid

       8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair improvement using a topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin combo, along with supplements like zinc, copper, magnesium, vitamin D3, K2, iodine, and boron. They believe these changes are due to addressing mineral deficiencies and possibly thyroid issues, despite skepticism from others.

      community Ik I’ll get hate but I’ll say it anyway

      in Chat  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hair loss.

      community It has been 1 year. Should I keep going or give up?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering whether to continue their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.

      community New & Improved Hair Growth Stack for Maximum Results

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a hair growth stack using minoxidil sulfate, valproic acid, bimatoprost, blue copper peptide, and other ingredients, emphasizing a gel-based formula for better skin tolerance. Another user suggested adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for more effective long-term results.

      community Vegan Protein Powder Make Loss Worse?

      in Female  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experiencing genetic hair loss and is using spironolactone and minoxidil without success. They are considering switching to vegan protein powder due to digestive issues and are concerned if it will worsen hair loss.

      community Lion Mane Part 2: Microneedling with Topicals, beneficial compounds, maybe?

       1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.

      community Can low level of vitamins cause hair loss?

       21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hair loss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hair loss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

      community Creatine / Whey Protein / Finasteride Hair Loss?

       6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 37-year-old with a receding hairline started using finasteride and plans to add minoxidil, concerned that creatine and whey protein might accelerate hair loss. Another user suggests these supplements likely don't increase testosterone or cause hair loss, advising to monitor personal experience.

      community Don't just focus on Finasteride, Minoxidil and Ketaconozole/Derma rolling

       18 upvotes 4 years ago
      Improving hair health involves not only using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole but also focusing on a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise, and stress management. A balanced approach enhances treatment effectiveness and overall well-being.

      community Creatine and increased MPB Hair Loss

       10 upvotes 4 years ago
      Creatine may increase hair loss in those with male pattern baldness (MPB) due to increased DHT, but whey protein generally does not affect hair loss. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, and some users report increased shedding with creatine but not with whey protein.

      community Has anyone NOT had a shed phase on finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      Many users report not experiencing a shedding phase while using finasteride, with some also using minoxidil or dutasteride without shedding. Some believe shedding might be mistaken for normal hair loss, while others note micro sheds or no shedding at all.

      community Is microneedling without min just cope?

       44 upvotes 2 months ago
      Microneedling alone is generally not effective for hair growth and is often combined with minoxidil for better results. Some users believe it helps with fibrosis and blood flow, but many see it as ineffective without additional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Looking for old hairloss forum post: A very balding mad lad tries derma rolling. He used such excessive, extreme force It looked like a violent crime scene. Proceeds to have most miraculous hair recovery I've seen. (Graphic).

       60 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user recalls an extreme microneedling method for hair recovery, which is not recommended due to its intensity. Other users discuss safer alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamps, and microneedling with devices like the Dr. Pen for effective hair regrowth.

      community Holding out for a miracle drug

       59 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 41-year-old male has been using a combination of treatments for hair regrowth, including finasteride, minoxidil, a laser cap, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil, with some progress noted. He is maintaining his current regimen in hopes of a future miracle drug while considering hair transplants and other treatments like dutasteride and copper peptides.

      community Dutasteride not working - is this the end now?!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical and oral finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841. They are advised to consider a scalp biopsy and blood tests to determine the underlying cause, as their hair loss may not be related to DHT.

      community Creatine and hair loss while on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride users discuss the impact of creatine on hair loss, with mixed personal experiences and no definitive evidence linking creatine to increased hair loss. Some report shedding, while others see no change, and a new study suggests creatine does not increase DHT or cause hair loss.

      community 8 months of therapies, finasteride, minoxidil and more

      in Progress Pictures  397 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and a custom topical mix including progesterone, cortisone, and alpha 5 estradiol. They reported no side effects and noticed improvement around the third month.

      community 1.5 Months on Finasteride and Oral minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  60 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1.25mg Finasteride, 5mg Oral Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping for 1.5 months, noticing thicker hair and less scalp visibility, though changes are more noticeable in photos than in real life. They experienced no side effects from Finasteride but had initial chest discomfort with Oral Minoxidil, which resolved, and they plan to continue updating on their progress.

      community Here’s the rundown on scalp serums from a former cosmetic chemist

       34 upvotes 7 months ago
      Most scalp serums are ineffective for hair loss, with Nécessaire’s “The Scalp Serum” being the only one showing noticeable results, though it's not worth the cost. For androgenetic alopecia, clinical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are necessary, while caffeine and capixyl may offer some benefits.

      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

       4 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.

      community Alternatives to Minox for pet safety

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to minoxidil for beard growth, focusing on a product called Neofollics Beard Growth Serum, which claims to be effective without using minoxidil. Concerns are raised about its ingredients and effectiveness, especially considering pet safety.

      community Hair loss & coffee consumption — curious about your experience

       12 upvotes 8 months ago
      People shared their experiences with coffee consumption and hair loss, with mixed results. Some noticed more hair loss with increased caffeine, while others saw no effect or even hair regrowth, often using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.