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community 4 months of very inconsistent use

in Update 11 upvotes 5 months ago

The user experienced some hair regrowth after 4 months of inconsistent use of topical finasteride and minoxidil, with no noticeable side effects. Others suggest trying oral finasteride and minoxidil for better consistency.

community 20M with Excessive Shedding: 4 Months on Finasteride, Inconsistent Minoxidil Use

in Treatments 112 upvotes 11 months ago

A 20-year-old male experiencing hair loss since age 17 has been using 1mg finasteride for four months and inconsistently used 5% topical minoxidil for three months. He is experiencing increased shedding and questions whether it's due to stopping minoxidil or if finasteride is ineffective.

community Inconsistency, shed or loss after 3 years

1 upvotes 5 months ago

A user experienced hair thinning after inconsistent use of finasteride and minoxidil while living abroad. They are now considering switching to dutasteride, which some believe is more effective, though others caution it may not work better for everyone.

community Inconsistent 0.1%/5% topical fin/min for last 9 months

in Progress Pictures 7 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has been inconsistently using a 0.1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil topical treatment for hair loss over the past nine months, along with 1% Nizoral once a week. They aim to improve consistency in their treatment this year and report no side effects.

community Don't be inconsistent with Minoxidil, you will lose progress fast. My new plan for future.

161 upvotes 5 months ago

Inconsistent minoxidil use led to hair loss, prompting a plan to resume consistent application with derma stamping, red light therapy, and DHT blockers like clascoterone or RU58841. The user avoids finasteride and dutasteride due to past side effects.

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research Inconsistent platelet-rich plasma product from devices cleared by the US FDA: A retrospective review of clinic data

6 citations , January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for alopecia treatment and notes a lack of data on the consistency of FDA-approved PRP devices in clinical settings.

research Off‐Label Use of Topical Ruxolitinib in Dermatology: A Systematic Literature Review and Current Perspectives

1 citations , April 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This systematic review assessed the off-label use of topical Ruxolitinib cream for various skin conditions and found it effective for lichenoid and granulomatous dermatoses, though results for alopecia areata were inconsistent. The authors indicate that further research is warranted to confirm these findings.

research A Review on the Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in Zimbabwe for the Treatment and Management of Skin Conditions: Perspectives on Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluation

August 2025 in “OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine”

This review consolidates evidence on 93 plant species used in Zimbabwe for treating 21 skin-related conditions, reporting antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, though safety data remains inconsistent.

research Scientific Basis for the Therapeutic Uses of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. (Bhallataka): A Systematic Review

April 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine”

This review reports the potential therapeutic effects of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. (Bhallataka), noting its compounds like anacardic acid may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, but emphasizes that further research is necessary to confirm these effects and determine safety due to inconsistent study methods.

research Review of selected endpoints in studies evaluating the effectiveness and efficacy of topical finasteride use for androgenetic alopecia

December 2021 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries”

This review examined existing studies on topical finasteride for androgenetic alopecia and noted inconsistent application of hair evaluation methods, suggesting a need for standardization in future research.

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