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      community 4 months into micro, got worse on the areas I needle

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user reports that after 4 months of microneedling, 10 months of Minoxidil, 2 years of finasteride, and using ketoconazole 3 times a week, their hair has become less dense in the treated areas. Despite initial shedding and continued treatment, they have not seen improvement and feel their body is resistant to the medications.

      community Nearly 3 years in and I'm on a mega growth spurt. Don't lose heart.

      in Chat  63 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.

      community How long does the RU58841 shed last?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the duration of hair shedding caused by RU58841. The user is stressed and seeking information on how long the shedding phase lasts.

      community Finasteride gains continue well into year 5

      in Chat  118 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride can continue to improve hair loss for up to 10 years, with the best results seen when started early. Combining treatments like minoxidil, dermarolling, or RU58841 may enhance effectiveness.

      community We don’t actually know what’s going on.

      in Treatment  212 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss treatments vary greatly in effectiveness and timelines, with no guaranteed results. Common treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

      community Could Fin possibly be better than Dut for some?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's experience with switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticing a decrease in hair density. They question if finasteride could be more effective than dutasteride for some people, while others suggest that shedding is normal and it takes time to see results from dutasteride.

      community Minoxidil + Microneedling, 2 months results

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil twice daily for 2.5 months to treat hair loss and has seen great results, despite only microneedling once at the start. They occasionally forget a dose but it hasn't affected their positive outcome.

      community Rosemary oil as a growth agonist instead of min

      in Chat  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user uses finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping for hair loss. They consider rosemary and castor oil as alternatives to minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

      community Which dermaroller do y'all use?

      in Microneedling  23 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about recommendations for microneedling tools for hair loss, with users suggesting a dermastamp from Koi Beauty and the Derminator 2 with 12-needle cartridges.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

      community Redensyl and is it any good. No fin

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of Redensyl for hair loss and whether to continue using Minoxidil alone, despite planning for a hair transplant eventually. The user also mentions using dermarolling, PRP therapy, and Nutrafol.

      community Dutasteride , bloodwork and dht.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user reported high testosterone and estradiol levels within range, but unexpectedly high DHT levels after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. Another person suggested the dutasteride might be fake or a bad batch and recommended using the branded Avodart.

      community 9 months on Finasteride 1,25mg + HRT

      in Transgender  14 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about the results of using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and finasteride for hair loss, and switching from finasteride to bicalutamide as an anti-androgen treatment. The user shared before and after photos to discuss the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community 3.5 Month Progress Topical Fin/Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a person's 3.5-month hair regrowth progress using a combination of 8% topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and 0.01% tretinoin, 5 mg oral minoxidil, and weekly use of a 1.5mm dermapen.

      community Microneedling doesnt seem to do anything

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 2 years, nizoral for 1.5 years, topical minoxidil for 1 year, and microneedling for 3 months to treat hair loss but hasn't seen improvement or regrowth, even experiencing shedding with new treatments. They are concerned about continued thinning despite the treatments.

      community Crown progress 4.5 months on Finasteride decent?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  112 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is happy with their hair thickening after 4.5 months on Finasteride but wants faster crown growth. Replies suggest the results are above average for this timeframe and recommend continuing Finasteride for a year before considering adding Minoxidil.

      community 1.5 years on oral fin and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  155 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 1.5-year experience using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Users discuss the visual improvement, potential side effects, and the normalcy of shedding during treatment.

      community 21 months on topical minoxidil and full HRT

      in Transgender  214 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community 2 Months progress on min, fin daily, and microneedling twice a month

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is using 0.5 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and 1.5mm microneedling with topical dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They report hair thickening without side effects, except for temporary water retention, and are considering increasing finasteride dosage and microneedling frequency.

      community Retinol from the ordinary for minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Retinol or tretinoin may improve minoxidil absorption and effectiveness. The user is considering using The Ordinary's 1% retinol as tretinoin is hard to get in their country.

      community Small progress after 1 year 35m

      in Progress Pictures  184 upvotes 4 months ago
      A man saw improvement in hair loss after a year using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, but reduced finasteride due to side effects. He switched to 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical finasteride twice daily, microneedling weekly, and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, but may stop minoxidil due to chest pains.