community Minoxidil Eye Bags and Dark Circles
Minoxidil users report dark circles and eye bags. Solutions include water pills, caffeine serum, retinol, and collagen peptides.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultscommunity The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated
A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.
community 1.5 years on fin and min (24 yo). Start early guys, it’s worth it.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "CheckHopeful" has seen significant improvement in their hair loss after using finasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years. Some users discuss side effects and suggest adjusting the dosage or trying topical finasteride or RU58841.
community I find it crazy how some people like this bloke have 0 DHT sensitivity. He is on grams of anabolic steroids and has a full, thick head of hair. I wish all of on here had this guys hair genes lol
The conversation is about hair loss and the possibility of maintaining a full head of hair while using anabolic steroids. Some users believe that having good hair genes and taking hair loss protocols can help prevent hair loss while on steroids.
community here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss by increasing DHT through a precursor androgen, DHEAS. Treatments like topical antiandrogens (RU58841, pyrilutamide) and drugs increasing PPAR-y expression (pioglitazone) might prevent this hair loss.
community 90days progress so far on 5% topical minoxidil 2x/day, 1.5mm dermaroll 1x/week, 1mg oral finasteride 1x/day
The conclusion of this conversation is that after 90 days of using 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling once a week, and taking 1mg of oral finasteride daily, the user "M3ga_Shniz" has experienced a complete stop in hair loss thanks to finasteride. They are hopeful that their temples will continue to grow more as they continue with the treatment.
community Fin/Min/Microneedling wet hair density progress in 3 months (last pic for reference of balding baseline before starting meds)
The user "Bishiop" shared a progress update on their hair density and strength after adding Minoxidil to their routine. They are also using Finasteride and microneedling. They hope to fill in their hairline by the end of the summer.
community 5 months oral minox, 9 months fin. Couldn’t be happier
The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss treatments. The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for several months and recently added dutasteride. They also use Nizoral shampoo. The user is happy with the results so far.
community 5 month min fin + dermaroll xd
The post is about a user's progress with using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. One user suggests that dermarolling may also be contributing to the positive results.
community 1.5 year progress update 1mg Fin and 5% minoxidil
A user shared a 1.5-year hair loss treatment progress using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil, planning to switch to oral Minoxidil and considering adding RU58841. They saw gradual improvement, suspecting Finasteride as the main contributor since they might not respond to topical Minoxidil.
community 3 years on dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg
The user has been taking dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg orally for 3 years to treat hair loss, which has stabilized their condition. They are considering adding topical RU58841 to their regimen but are uncertain of its effectiveness and contemplating a hair transplant instead.
community Regrowth 21 months, fin, 41 Male
A user shared their 21-month hair regrowth journey using oral Finasteride 1mg daily and Minoxidil 5% topical applications. Despite initial discouragement due to slow progress, they saw significant improvement, reducing the need for a hair transplant to minor fill-ins at the front hairline.
community Amount of hairfall every day after 2 years on fin 1.5 years RU and 10 months oral min…
The user is experiencing significant hair shedding despite 2 years on finasteride, 1.5 years on RU58841, and 10 months on oral minoxidil, and is frustrated with the ongoing issue. Another user shares a similar experience of losing a lot of hair daily for the last 3 years.
community 7-month (fin/min/keto/micro) Progress [34M]
User shared 7-month progress of hair loss treatment, using daily 1mg Fin, 2x Min, monthly micro-needling, and ketocoz shampoo. They advise focusing on haircare, diet, and mental health after establishing a routine.
community Anyone else’s loved ones just blatantly gaslight you over your hair ?
User discusses resentment towards people who dismissed their hair loss concerns and continued to do so even after a specialist confirmed it. Others share similar experiences and discuss the impact of hair loss on self-esteem and societal perceptions.
community people who said that it is okay to have 50 strands of hair falling everyday since it is below 100 and is considered normal and not a hairloss condition.
Hair loss discussion mentions losing 50 strands daily as normal, but varies for individuals. Some users joke about hair loss in other areas, while others emphasize individual differences and hair cycle length.
community 3 months min, 2 months fin + microneedling. Mole for reference
User reports 3 months of Minoxidil, 2 months of Finasteride, and microneedling for hair loss treatment. Others compliment progress and suggest haircut for improved appearance.
community I'm tired, boss. I fought. Now I seem to be losing.
The user is struggling with hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies. They experienced a temporary improvement but are now shedding hair again and feeling stressed.
community GT20029 - Stand-alone Saviour or just part of the stack?
The post discusses the potential of GT20029 in treating hair loss, questioning if it will replace finasteride or be used alongside existing treatments. A reply indicates that its role is still uncertain.
community 3 month progress - age 36. Min/fin/dut. Recently added cosmerna.
User reports 3-month progress using daily 1mg finasteride, 0.5ml minoxidil (2x daily), 0.5ml dutasteride, and derma rolling 0.5mm 1-2 times per week. They see increased density on crown and top of head, slight progress in corners and temples, and recently added cosmerna.
community Eliminating scalp itch leads to regrowth (and my RU58841 progress)
User experienced hair regrowth after eliminating scalp itch with RU58841. Others discussed itch and hair loss connection, and effectiveness of combining RU58841 with 5AR inhibitors.
community Hi all! I posted recently and the pic looks like I stabilized. Here is another closer angle…
Hair loss discussion with treatments including topical minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, vitamins, and keto shampoo. User shares progress and seeks opinions on regrowth.
community Almost 2 months on fin / nizoral shampoo / microneedling 1x week
User shares progress after 2 months using finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair loss. Comments discuss early treatment, results, and differing opinions on starting treatments.
community How I paused my hair loss by curing seborrheic dermatitis
User Wonderful_Tonight910 suffered from hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis for years. After using irritant-free shampoo, their scalp improved, hair loss stopped, and new hair growth appeared.
community Is this progress? 2 months results. Dermarolling 1.5mm 1x per week. Rosemary oil/peppermint oil 2x per week. Nizoral shampoo 1x per week. Biotin and multivitamin supplements
User reports 2 months of hair regrowth using dermarolling, rosemary/peppermint oil, Nizoral shampoo, and supplements. Replies suggest trying finasteride instead.
community 1 year of finasteride and 5 months of oral minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling
User shared 1-year finasteride and 5-month oral minoxidil, nizoral, and microneedling progress. Reply suggests full results may appear after 1-2 years, and results look promising.
community Does Ashwagandha cause hair loss?
User asks if Ashwagandha causes hair loss while using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Replies suggest Ashwagandha may increase shedding, but raising testosterone within normal levels likely won't significantly affect hair loss.
community Possible causes for crown/top of head thinning even while on a “nuclear” stack? (MTF + fin + microneedling)
Trans woman experiences hair thinning despite low testosterone and treatments like finasteride and microneedling. Possible causes discussed include past eating disorder and current stack of medications and supplements.
community Fin/min/microneedling ~9 months – no results, actually worse
User harlital shared their 9-month hair loss journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but experienced worse results. Commenters suggested patience, checking for other causes, and considering dutasteride after 12-24 months if no improvement.
community Topical dutasteride %? And do you apply it every day? Can someone knowledgeable confirm or deny my understanding?
Topical dutasteride used at 0.1%. Dutasteride accumulates in blood, stays for months, and daily use may be stopped after a while.