community I've tried everything and my hair is still thinning
The user has tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, iron supplements, vitamin D, and vitamin B12, but their hair is still thinning after 5 years. Another user suggested trying dutasteride.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]
A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.
community 9 month update. I had 4 different people tell me my hair looks good over Christmas break
The user reported positive feedback on hair appearance after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, with no side effects. The treatment includes 1.1mg finasteride, 3mg minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins B5, B6, and C daily.
community I was a non-responder to Minoxidil before my esophagus surgery
The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hair growth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.
community Is Vitamin B6 + Pyridoxine the same as P5P? Want to use it to reduce my Prolactin.
The user is considering using P5P to reduce high prolactin levels and is questioning if oral minoxidil could be contributing to the issue. They are also debating whether to switch from oral to topical minoxidil.
community I’m really tired of using minoxidil
The user is frustrated with minoxidil's lack of results and is considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Other suggestions include consulting a doctor, adjusting dosages, or considering a hair transplant.
community 3.5 months progress - hairline
The user stopped using topical minoxidil and finasteride after 2.5 months and switched to oral finasteride, 1mg daily, and did microneedling 1.5mm seven times. They experienced occasional sleep issues and watery semen as side effects, which stopped after discontinuing the topical treatment.
community Check out this insane (hopefully) shed
The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.
community 3 months fin and min progress on aggressive pattern/diffuse thinning
The user reported progress in hair regrowth after three months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil foam, despite initial doubts. They noted no side effects, a clean diet, regular weightlifting, and additional supplements.
community 14 months later after doing something about my hair.
A 30-year-old started hair loss treatment in September 2022 with oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, then switched to a spray version in June 2023. They also improved their diet, exercised, used biotin shampoo daily, and micro needled weekly, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth.