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5 / 408 resultscommunity My 6 month journey thus far... 47yo Male.
A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over six months using 1mg oral finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, along with weekly derm stamping. He reported no major side effects, improved prostate health, and increased vascularity, with hair texture changes and minor nasal congestion.
community Does anyone else sneeze or have their nose run when they microneedle their scalp?
Microneedling the scalp can cause sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes due to nerve stimulation, histamine release, reflex actions, or sinus relief. Several users experience similar symptoms.
community After using fin for 1.5 years, i switched to 0.5 dut daily
After switching from finasteride to 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, the user experienced thinner hair but no shedding. They are considering continuing dutasteride and possibly using oral minoxidil, while also dealing with allergy-like symptoms possibly unrelated to the medication.
community After Years of Treatment, I'm Shaving my Head and Giving Up
After years of using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without success, the individual decided to shave their head and stop treatment. They considered scalp micropigmentation and hair systems but ultimately accepted their hair loss.
community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.