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medications taken orally to prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptives, commonly known as "the pill," are medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. They typically contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progestin, which work by inhibiting ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and altering the uterine lining to prevent implantation.

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community October-February, 4 months progress

in Progress Pictures 14 upvotes 10 months ago

A 30-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with 5% Minoxidil foam, a combination of 0.3% Finasteride and 6% Minoxidil at night, weekly dermastamping with 1.5 mm needles, and 1% ketoconazole shampoo 2-3 times a week for four months. He is asking for opinions on his hair regrowth and whether he can expect full recovery of his crown.

community October 2023 - February 2024 progress

in Progress Pictures 281 upvotes 10 months ago

The user shared a four-month hair growth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and Hims thick fix shampoo every other day. Replies include comments on photo quality and lighting, a joke about the frequency of Hims product mentions, and the original poster humorously wishing for a Hims sponsorship.

community Progress pictures: March 2024-October 2024.

in Progress Pictures 414 upvotes 1 month ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical minoxidil 5% twice daily and 1mg finasteride daily, along with microstamping every 14 days. They reported initial shedding but achieved satisfying results by month four, with minimal side effects.

community Progress since October 2023 to current

in Treatment 5 upvotes 5 months ago

A 40-year-old user shared their hair loss treatment progress since October 2023, using exosome treatment, minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. They started slacking on microneedling in February after stopping minoxidil.

community 27 M Oct. 13 - Mar. 5 Fin and Min

in Progress Pictures 46 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about a 27-year-old male using 1mg of finasteride and 5mg of minoxidil daily for hair loss, noticing slow improvement. He is unsure if using a dermaroller will help while on oral minoxidil.

community Sept 2020 to Oct 2022. 13 months on FIN (1.25mg per day), 12 months on DUT (0.5mg per day). Age 43.

in Progress Pictures 523 upvotes 2 years ago

A 43-year-old user's progress pictures showing their results from taking Finasteride and Dutasteride for 13 months, along with 5% Minoxidil topical treatment for hair loss over the course of two years. Other users shared experiences and advice about using these treatments to reverse hair loss.

community Actifolic RU58841 with octopirox?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using RU58841 with octopirox or essential oils for hair loss treatment. The user is seeking advice on which variation to try.

community Hair loss treatment rabbit hole [OC]

in Satire 317 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.

community Dutasteride results after one month [OC]

in Progress Pictures 4 years ago

The results of using Dutasteride to treat hair loss after one month, and whether these results could be from longer hair alone.

community 5MG finasteride everyday June 1st 2024 - October 7th 2024

in Progress Pictures 182 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been using 1.25 mg of finasteride daily since June 2024 to promote hair regrowth and thickness, considering switching to dutasteride if results are unsatisfactory. They are hesitant to add minoxidil due to cost and potential side effects but have seen some progress with finasteride alone.

community Kintors 1% Pyrilutamide comes in October/November

in Treatment 21 upvotes 4 months ago

Kintor's 1% Pyrilutamide will be released in October/November. The user cannot tolerate finasteride.

community Scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals could be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness | In the study, mice received 2dDR-SA gel for 21 days, resulting in greater number of blood vessels and an increase in hair follicle length and denseness

in Research/Science 636 upvotes 5 months ago

Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community I have to have my photo taken at work occasionally. The first one is from 2020. The second one is last week after just over a year of Minoxidil and 8 months of Finasteride.

in Progress Pictures 618 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using Minoxidil for over a year and Finasteride for 8 months. They use a topical spray of Minoxidil twice a day and have seen positive changes in hair density and appearance.

community 6 months oral fin + min + keto and occasional derma rolling

in Progress Pictures 171 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using oral finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and occasional derma rolling for hair loss. Another user complimented the hair improvement but suggested a different hairstyle.

community Fin 3xweek and dermarolling since end of April – October

in Progress Pictures 124 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with finasteride and dermarolling to regrow their hairline, with other users noting the improvement.

community [M25] My 2-year long plus (August 27, 2021 - October 28, 2023) odyssey warding off my thinning, balding, recessed, and greasy hair [Oral finasteride 1.25 mg daily; Topical liquid 5% minoxidil 1 ml daily; Nizoral with 2% ketoconazole 1x weekly]

in Progress Pictures 67 upvotes 1 year ago

A man struggled with hair loss from age 18, tried various methods without success, and finally sought medical help at 23. He was prescribed oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, which after two years of consistent use, significantly improved his hair condition.

community Day 1. Month 4. Month 9. 1mg Fin daily. Fairly consistent minox, have taken a few breaks for scalp irritation, and re supply. Occasional micro needle and rosemary

in Progress Pictures 116 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone's hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil with occasional breaks, micro-needling, and rosemary oil. They improved from Norwood 6 to Norwood 4.5 in less than a year.

community 4 months progress of 3mg min, 2.5 mg biotin, 1.1 mg fin daily with occasional dermarolling

in Progress Pictures 65 upvotes 1 month ago

The post and conversation are about a user's 4-month hair regrowth progress using 3mg minoxidil, 2.5mg biotin, 1.1mg finasteride daily, and occasional dermarolling. The user reports significant improvement without using topical treatments.

community Back again with a 17 month update. (Fin/Min doing the heavy lifting, occasional 0.5mm microneedling, and Nizoral for scalp health) - Angles are not identical but whatever - Expecting and hoping to be back to pre-hairloss hairline within 6 months from now.

in Progress Pictures 393 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about a user's 17-month progress in treating hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, occasional 0.5mm microneedling, and Nizoral. The user reports significant hairline recovery and aims to achieve a pre-hair loss hairline within the next 6 months.

community The Return Of The Temples: 27M/ 4 years Finasteride 0.5 // Last 3 months: 3ml solution of 8mg/ml RU58841 dissolved in 40% minox & 60% Alfatradiol + Tretinoin on temples & occasional Ketoconazole use. Thoughts?

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 11 months ago

A 27-year-old man shared his hair regrowth progress after using finasteride for 4 years, recently adding a solution of RU58841 with minoxidil and alfatradiol, tretinoin on temples, and occasional ketoconazole. He is seeking opinions on his treatment approach.

community Can iron or other vitamin deficiency lead to a decrease in hair diameter? Or does this only occur in androgenetic alopecia?

in Chat 9 upvotes 1 year ago

Iron or vitamin deficiencies can lead to decreased hair diameter, not just androgenetic alopecia. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community 27 M, Day 1. Month 2. And now (3.5 months) yes hair is longer. . But the new density is real and such a confidence boost. All pics taken in my room under the same bright white light. 1mg Fin Daily. 2x topical min daily. Weekly/occasional micro needling, occasional pure rosemary oil scalp massage.

in Progress Pictures 136 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27 year old user's progress in treating their hair loss with 1mg of finasteride daily, 2x topical minoxidil daily, micro needling and occasional rosemary oil scalp massage; other users have encouraged the poster based on their results and offered advice for further treatments.

community 6 months update. Fin 1mg MWF. Min 5% once daily. Occasionally ketoconazole gel. Dermarolling 1.5mm once every two weeks aprox.

in Progress Pictures 142 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's progress with treating hair loss by using finasteride (1mg MWF) and minoxidil (5% once daily), occasionally using ketoconazole gel, and dermarolling 1.5mm every two weeks; other users' responses are positive and ask for more information about the treatment regimen.

community A little over a year hair regrowth results! Finasteride + Minoxidil + Micro needling. Minimum shampooing as well. Occasional Nizoral (2%)

in Progress Pictures 135 upvotes 1 year ago

A hair regrowth journey over the course of one year with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, micro needling, minimum shampooing and occasional use of Nizoral (2%).

community Today is 6 months to the day of oral Finasteride, topical minoxidil, and once a week dermaroller! Left is April 20th, Right is October 20th. Hoping the patchiness will fill in over time but overall I’m happy with results

in Progress Pictures 134 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's 6-month progress after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly dermaroller treatments for hair loss. Replies praised the user for their results so far.

community 28 Male, 2.5 Month Progress, 1 mg FIN every other day, MIN every day, Occasionally Castor oil/ Dermarolling 1.5 MM, Stopped using hair products on a daily basis

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 3 years ago

A 28-year-old male shared his 2.5-month progress using 1 mg finasteride every other day, minoxidil daily, and occasionally castor oil and dermarolling. He also stopped using hair products daily.

community My annual shed is a test of will, patience and emotional toughness

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 1 year ago

Annual hair shedding occurs for user, lasting 3 months, despite various factors. User takes Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride, and experiences regrowth but fears weakening hairline.

community My finasteride story. M36 diffuse thinner

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 2 years ago

User started finasteride in Oct 2021 and experienced reduced shedding and side effects. Saw improvements in months 3-5, but worsening in months 11-13, and asks for advice on next steps.

community Minoxidil doing wonders already

in Minoxidil 477 upvotes 1 week ago

Minoxidil and finasteride are effectively improving hair growth, with the user experiencing significant progress in less than two months using topical minoxidil and occasionally finasteride. The user also incorporates wild hair growth oil, tea tree oil, and dermastamping into their routine.

community 5 months on Dutasteride and 7 months of oral Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 12 upvotes 9 months ago

The user switched to dutasteride in October 2023 and began taking oral minoxidil in June 2023, after using topical minoxidil for two years and microneedling for a year. They stopped using RU58841 due to side effects and are considering adding topical finasteride.