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      community 6 month progress (topical min + oral fin)

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 6-month hair loss progress using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and microneedling, reporting positive results despite recent shedding. They also mentioned using rosemary oil and a special head lotion for dandruff.

      community 1.5 years on topical fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  234 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 0.25% topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for 1.5 years with significant hair improvement and plans to start microneedling and possibly switch to oral finasteride for better long-term results. They are happy with the progress but seek more hair density and have not experienced any side effects.

      community very happy with my results at 3 months of oral min + 4 months of fin

       398 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is pleased with their hair growth results after using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) for 3 months and finasteride (1mg) for 4 months, despite experiencing significant shedding initially. They prefer oral treatments over topical due to convenience and concerns about toxicity to pets.

      community Almost 3.5 months on topical fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  254 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress after 3.5 months using topical finasteride (0.2%) and minoxidil (5%), noting thicker hair despite a receding hairline. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future and found applying treatments easier on a shaved head.

      community 1 year fin, 5 year min progress

       163 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 23-year-old male saw significant hair improvement after using topical minoxidil for five years and oral finasteride for one year. He is considering adding dutasteride weekly and continues using Head & Shoulders and Stiproxal for dandruff control.

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      research Regional Dermatology

      1 citations , November 2014
      This chapter reviews patchy hair loss due to skin disease, nail disorders related to chronic trauma, and treatments for small carcinomas, but it reports no new clinical findings.

      research Nouvelles thérapeutiques dans la prise en charge de l’alopécie androgénétique

      March 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)”
      This thesis investigates the underlying mechanisms and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the molecular roles of androgens and genetic predispositions, and evaluates current and emerging therapies, such as PROTACs and Janus Kinase inhibitors, to enhance patient management.

      research Scalp Micropigmentation

      24 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
      This review discusses scalp micropigmentation techniques and their customization to individual patients, but reports no new clinical results.

      research Management of Alopecia Areata Through Micro Needling Along with Cupping

      March 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies”
      In this study, an 18-year-old boy with alopecia areata successfully experienced normal and healthy hair regrowth after 4 months using microneedling with cupping, alongside internal herbal medication and topical oil application, as a cost-effective and less invasive alternative to high-cost hair treatments and transplantation.