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      community Going off Minoxidil then using oils

      in Minoxidil 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses stopping oral minoxidil after 2 years and using rosemary/peppermint oil instead, with the concern of losing hair gains. Replies suggest that switching to oils will result in losing all the hair gains achieved with minoxidil.

      community Min + fin eod + keto for 7 months

      in Is this regrowth?  42 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone using minoxidil and finasteride for 7 months to treat hair loss, asking if they've made progress and if they can expect more regrowth. Another person asked if the minoxidil was topical or oral and how often it was applied.

      community 3 years of slowww progress. Thoughts?

      in Progress Pictures  348 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user stopped taking oral finasteride due to depression and now uses a topical finasteride/minoxidil mix with some scalp irritation. They plan to start derma stamping and have seen some improvement in their hair over three years, which others have noticed and encouraged them to continue their efforts.

      community Dependency on Minoxidil - what to do?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The individual is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat androgenetic alopecia with good results but is considering stopping due to concerns about long-term effects on the heart and potential hair dependency on the medication. They are also contemplating the impact of hair loss on gender dysphoria and considering the use of wigs as an alternative.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community I wish I'd kept on treatment 4 years earlier...

      in Chat  28 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user regrets not continuing hair loss treatment with finasteride earlier and plans to restart it along with minoxidil. Another user suggests trying dutasteride and oral minoxidil as a more effective treatment.

      community 9+ months progress pics and regimen details

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 9+ month hair loss treatment progress with 1mg finasteride in the morning, 2.5mg oral minoxidil at night, and vitamin A spray at night, noting the importance of seeing a dermatologist early as their cousin started treatment too late for it to be effective.

      community Finally Seeing Real Progress on Crown

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user began using topical minoxidil in 2020 without regrowth, then added 0.5mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil/finasteride most days, and weekly micro needling since December 2022. They also use peppermint-infused jojoba oil for hair health and have noticed less gray hair.

      community Dutasteride is my last Hope ??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      User tried topical and oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss without success. ButterscotchSea3159 suggests using Dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and possibly RU for better results.

      community 15ish months results. Fin plus Min

      in Progress Pictures  481 upvotes 1 year ago
      CraigMeyerShirtPants used oral finasteride for 15 months and topical minoxidil for 6 months, seeing significant hair growth after cutting hair 4 months ago. Users congratulated and asked about age, brand, and side effects.

      community 4 months on 2.5 mg OM, no improvement

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      After 4 months on oral minoxidil with no significant hair regrowth, a user is frustrated and considering alternative treatments since they can't take finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include natural DHT blockers, lifestyle changes, and other hair care tips.

      community Been on Min and Fin for Years and I am Devastated.

      in Treatment  64 upvotes 2 years ago
      Guyman567 has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for years but continues to experience hair loss and thinning, which has affected his confidence. He has tried various treatments including topical finasteride, microneedling, and vitamins, and is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about ongoing hair loss.

      community Is this hair loss regimen overkill?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin, dermarolling, Nizoral, salicylic acid shampoo, vitamins, and possibly The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum. Some responses suggest the regimen might be excessive, while others believe it is sufficient, especially with Dutasteride.

      community New stack I started this year has ruined my hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 days ago
      Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and dutasteride worsened hair condition, leading to frustration and heart issues, prompting a return to topical treatments and the addition of tretinoin. Patience and consistency are advised, as these treatments can take years to show results, and abrupt changes may cause shedding.

      community 5 months progress on fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  1743 upvotes 4 days ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil over five months, with noticeable improvements in hairline and temple areas. The user experienced minimal side effects, mainly increased eyebrow and eyelash growth, and attributes additional physical improvements to weight loss and exercise.

      community One and a half year on meds (fin/dut, minox)

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride to prevent hair loss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.

      community Question for Russians in this subreddit

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user plans to switch to oral finasteride and oral minoxidil due to insufficient results from PRP, topical minoxidil, and mild DHT inhibitors. They seek advice on purchasing these medications from My.India, questioning its trustworthiness.

      community I'm looking for treatment non-responders

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 but continues to experience hair loss. They seek advice on why the treatments aren't working and if others have had similar experiences.