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community MINOXIDIL + FINASTERIDE 3-MONTH PROGRESS

in Progress Pictures 109 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their 3-month progress using topical minoxidil 6% twice daily and finasteride 1mg six days a week, along with a hair and scalp treatment. They reported no side effects and plan to add a dermastamp to their routine.

community Minoxidil and finasteride progress from month 1 to month 3

in Progress Pictures 2 upvotes 2 years ago

The user's hair loss treatment routine includes applying Minoxidil twice daily, taking 1mg of Finasteride and 10,000 biotin pills daily, using a Dermaroller weekly, and washing with Keto shampoo weekly. After three months of this regimen, the user has noticed some progress.

community Minoxidil & Dutasteride - 4-5 month progress update

in Progress Pictures 24 upvotes 5 months ago

The user reports feeling more confident and happier after 4-5 months of using Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. Some users debate the effectiveness of the progress pictures, with differing opinions on visible hair density improvement.

community Minoxidil 5%/FInasteride 0.1% topical - 4 weeks, am I seeing things or is there progress?

in Progress Pictures 28 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is using topical Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1% for hair loss and is concerned about potential side effects of oral treatments due to a history of depression and testosterone replacement therapy. Other users suggest that oral Finasteride may be more effective, but results typically take several months to a year to become noticeable.

community Minoxidil only 3 month progress

in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 8 months ago

The user experienced aggressive hair thinning starting in late 2023 and began using Minoxidil consistently in October 2025, along with Vitamin D supplements. After three months, they shared progress photos showing improvement in hair density.

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research COMPARISION OF EFFECTS OF 2% TOPICAL MINOXIDIL SOLUTION WITH 20/0 TOPICAL PROGRESTERONE IN THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE PATTERN ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA

January 2006

This study observed that 2% minoxidil solution stopped hair loss and promoted new hair growth in 85% of female pattern androgenetic alopecia patients, while 2% progesterone solution achieved similar results in 71% of patients.

research Showing progress. Defining self-tracking as an aesthetic audio-visual genre

June 2022 in “Conjunctions”

This article analyzes YouTube videos of men using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair growth, suggesting these videos are a distinct self-representational genre of self-tracking with unique aesthetic characteristics.

research Acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a Korean female adolescent

1 citations , October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This letter to the editor describes a case of acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a Korean female adolescent, but no new research findings are reported.

research Research progress in the treatment of non-scarring alopecia: mechanism and treatment

May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

This review reports that while current treatments for non-scarring alopecia, like minoxidil and finasteride, have limited efficacy due to side effects, natural remedies may offer more effective management with potentially fewer side effects, though their varying safety profiles call for further investigation.

research Research progress on the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia

February 2025 in “European Journal of Dermatology”

This review explored the complex mechanisms behind androgenetic alopecia, highlighting genetic influences and factors like increased 5-α reductase and androgen receptors in hair follicles, while identifying microinflammation and oxidative stress as related issues.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can I use hair loss treatments (finasteride, minoxidil) after scalp micropigmentation? About half of clinics say finasteride can continue through scalp micropigmentation, and about half ask clients to pause topical minoxidil during the sessions and for roughly 30 days afterwards. That pause is clinic aftercare convention, not a label instruction - ask your prescriber first, because stopping minoxidil usually causes shedding.

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learn Minoxidil

From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.
Will I grow hair on my forehead? Myths and truths about minoxidil Minoxidil does not grow hair on the forehead due to low follicle density.
Minoxidil: the application and its effects counted in months Expect initial shedding in the first month, with visible results typically by three to six months.
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