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      community Can Minoxidil Work Again a Second Time?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil for hair loss, with one person restarting treatment and combining it with tretinoin, and another person seeing improvement by adding microneedling.

      community My hair journey from 2018-Today

      in Progress Pictures  42 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared their hair journey, expressing regret over inconsistent barber visits and haircuts that led to thinning. They are considering using a combination of Minoxidil and finasteride for treatment.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

      community Finally regrowth on the crown of my head after five years and switch to Dut!

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 5 months ago
      After five years of no progress with hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, a person switched to a combination of topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, ketoconazole, and hydrocortisone in November 2023 and finally saw results. They had previously experienced side effects like gynecomastia from finasteride.

      community How long have you tried topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair loss, asking for details on dosage, frequency, duration of use, results, and brand information. An update includes a skeptical view on the studies regarding melatonin's effectiveness.

      community Slow going. Min/Fin topical, 1.5 microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after a year of treating hair loss with 5% minoxidil, then a combination of minoxidil/finasteride topical, and microneedling at 1.5mm bi-weekly. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and more frequent microneedling at a shallower depth while continuing the current regimen.

      community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.

      community My male pattern baldness journey from age 18 to 29

      in Shaved/buzzed  82 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their experience with male pattern baldness and accepting baldness after shaving their head at age 29. Some responses suggest treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others discuss acceptance and personal experiences with hair loss.

      community 1yr of treatment 40yr old min/dut/ru/needling

      in Progress Pictures  353 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 40-year-old used minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and microneedling for one year, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth despite initial shedding. They believe having more hair is beneficial for dating at their age and also recommend staying fit, eating well, and sleeping over 8 hours.

      community Killing the Norwood Reaper, a Journey

      in Progress Pictures  366 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.

      community 4.5 months - 0.5 fin + 2.5 min daily

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 4.5 months of using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for hair loss, considering increasing the finasteride dose after 6 months. Some attribute the improvement to the hair transplant, while others inquire about changes in crown density.

      community 3 months on fin, hopeful progress

      in Progress Pictures  112 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user has seen hopeful hair regrowth after 3 months on 1mg finasteride and 0.5mm dermarolling, in addition to using minoxidil 5% for over a year. They noticed improvement in their hairline and a bald spot.

      community 2 year progress | 1mg fin daily and topical min twice daily

      in Progress Pictures  959 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared a 2-year hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice daily, with noticeable thickening after 7 months. Other users discussed the commitment required and potential side effects, but the original poster experienced no side effects.

      community Pics from years ago I never posted - starting again now

      in Progress Pictures  144 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, and is currently trying oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and a finasteride/minoxidil topical. Another user commented on the significant improvement, and the original poster emphasized the importance of consistency despite shedding phases.

      community Is it ok to use minoxidil and other topicals simultaneously?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about whether it's safe to use minoxidil with a mix of stemoxydine, RU58841, alfatradiol, and tretinoin at the same time for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about the absorption and effectiveness when these treatments are applied together.

      community How do you guys apply Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  23 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses different methods of applying Minoxidil to the scalp to avoid making hair greasy and clumpy. Suggestions include using Rogaine Foam, keeping hair short, applying with a comb and fingers, using a spray, and a technique involving a brush and dropper.

      community Will minoxidil not work if there’s too much DHT present in the scalp?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.

      community The second shed: finasteride+minox+tretinoin

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for almost a year, starting at age 18, and added tretinoin and 5% topical minoxidil 1-2 months ago. They are concerned about hair receding again despite the treatments.

      community 3 years of slowww progress. Thoughts?

      in Progress Pictures  348 upvotes 6 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 Hypertrichosis Photos from Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  266 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.

      community Any New Findings or Interesting Research?

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.