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    GlossaryOral Contraceptives (OC)

    medications taken orally to prevent pregnancy

    Oral contraceptives, commonly known as "the pill," are medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. They typically contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progestin, which work by inhibiting ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and altering the uterine lining to prevent implantation.

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      community October 2024 - Jan 2025 4 months

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using topical finasteride 1% and minoxidil 5% over four months, with no side effects and improved hair density. They initially experienced shedding, which was followed by regrowth, and they stopped dermarolling due to concerns about damaging new growth.

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      in Progress Pictures  313 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their hair loss treatment progress from October 2023 to January 2025, using 1.25 mg finasteride daily, 2.5 mg minoxidil, Hims shampoo, and a multivitamin. They noted improved hair growth despite not saving their hairline.

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      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with 5% Minoxidil foam, a combination of 0.3% Finasteride and 6% Minoxidil at night, weekly dermastamping with 1.5 mm needles, and 1% ketoconazole shampoo 2-3 times a week for four months. He is asking for opinions on his hair regrowth and whether he can expect full recovery of his crown.

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      in Progress Pictures  281 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a four-month hair growth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and Hims thick fix shampoo every other day. Replies include comments on photo quality and lighting, a joke about the frequency of Hims product mentions, and the original poster humorously wishing for a Hims sponsorship.

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      in Progress Pictures  276 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair growth using 5% topical Minoxidil foam twice daily from October 2024 to February 2025, without using finasteride due to family history of side effects. The user is considering other treatments like topical finasteride and received positive feedback on their progress.