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      community Minoxidil and facial aging

      in Minoxidil  53 upvotes 4 years ago
      Minoxidil may cause facial aging or wrinkles, though opinions vary. Some users report side effects like dark circles and facial bloating, while others attribute changes to genetics or other factors.

      community Oral min 2.5mg closing in on 3 months

      in Progress Pictures  372 upvotes 1 year ago
      _the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.

      community 3 years of finasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  1248 upvotes 1 year ago
      This conversation is about a user who used finasteride and minoxidil over the course of three years to treat their hair loss, and they achieved great results. They experienced severe shedding when first beginning treatment but eventually saw very noticeable results after one year.

      community What vitamin D level would cause hair loss?

      in Female  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experiencing excessive hair shedding and a receding hairline is questioning if low vitamin D levels could be the cause, despite levels being within the normal range. Replies suggest that while vitamin D deficiency can cause hair loss, it might not be the issue in this case.

      community Using topical vitamin D, does it make sense?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Topical Calcipotriol (vitamin D derivative) may help with hair regrowth, especially for alopecia areata. The user wonders if adding classic vitamin D to lotions like Minoxidil could have a similar effect.

      community 8 mo fin, 2mo min, 2mo vitamin D

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 8 months of finasteride, 2 months of minoxidil, and 2 months of vitamin D. The post shows significant hair improvement despite some light differences in the photos.

      community 3 months progress. Taking 0.5mg fin every other day. Naz shampoo twice weekly. Taking vitamin D and omega 3 daily.

      in Progress Pictures  167 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared a 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg finasteride every other day, Naz shampoo twice weekly, and daily vitamin D and omega 3, without using minoxidil or dermarolling due to scalp sensitivity. Commenters noted the significant results from a low dose of finasteride and questioned the role of vitamins in the treatment.

      community Blood test and low vitamine D what now ?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.

      community Shedding hair like crazy idk why

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male is experiencing significant hair shedding, particularly from the back of his head, despite normal blood test results except for slightly low vitamin D. A dermatologist prescribed minoxidil for receding temples, but the cause of the shedding remains unclear.

      community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)

      in Treatment  53 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.

      community 19 | 4-5 months Fin & Min update

      in Progress Pictures 2 years ago
      A user who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 4-5 months with 5000 IU of vitamin D daily to treat their hair loss, resulting in impressive progress. Other users have given advice about adding Vitamin K2 to the regimen.

      community Sharing my 3 month progress big 4 - Male 29 yo

      in Progress Pictures  108 upvotes 2 years ago
      User shared 3-month progress using big 4 hair loss treatments: finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others congratulated progress and discussed vitamin D and biotin's role in hair regrowth.

      community After 1.5 years+ on dut/fin hairless has finally slowed!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  76 upvotes 3 years ago
      After 1.5 years on finasteride and dutasteride with continued hair loss, the user noticed a significant reduction in hair shedding, attributing it to the consistent use of finasteride, along with a no-shampoo approach, multivitamins, vitamin D, and restarting minoxidil. Other users shared their happiness for the improvement and noted that hair loss can fluctuate naturally over time.

      community 18 and possibly in the midst of MPB

       7 upvotes 11 years ago
      The user noticed hair thinning since age 15, initially attributed to a Vitamin D deficiency. They are currently using Rogaine and considering Propecia but are hesitant about a scalp biopsy; they seek financially practical treatments for male-pattern baldness.

      community 3.5 months on fin/min progress

      in Progress Pictures  1644 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily for 3.5 months, along with vitamin D, fish oil, iron, and biotin, and reports significant hair growth without side effects. The user plans to continue the treatment and is considering cutting hair to assess progress more accurately.

      community Do Doctors prescribe meds I don't need?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user was prescribed various treatments for baldness, including finasteride, vitamin D pills, biotin PRP, and minoxidil. The minoxidil and finasteride topical solution finally worked, leading the user to question the doctor's motives for prescribing ineffective treatments initially.

      community Which dermastamp/roller do you suggest?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 30-year-old female with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia is using spironolactone, oral minoxidil, vitamin D, iron sulfate, and a hairmax laser band. She seeks recommendations for a dermastamp or derma roller, advised to use no higher than 0.5 mm.

      community Update Fin 2.5 years + min 3 mnts

      in Is this regrowth?  105 upvotes 4 months ago
      User reports using 1.25 mg oral finasteride each morning and 0.75 ml minoxidil topical spray twice a day, along with vitamin D pills. Another user comments on the positive results and asks when finasteride stabilized shedding.