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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for various skin conditions, often preferred for its fewer side effects and shorter recovery time.
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There are two ways to start hair growth: one needs Stat3 and the other does not, but both need PI3K activation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Starting Fin at 21 What happens if I add Minoxidil later, then stop it?
A 21-year-old started taking 1mg Finasteride daily for hair loss and considered adding Minoxidil for temple regrowth, questioning if stopping Minoxidil would cause hair loss despite continued Finasteride use. Responses suggest Minoxidil-induced hair requires ongoing use to maintain, while Finasteride alone may not sustain Minoxidil gains, with some recommending microneedling or topical applications to enhance results.
community Stacking 0.5 mg oral fin with topical fin for Enclo cycle — overkill or smart?
Combining 0.5 mg oral finasteride with topical finasteride and minoxidil during an Enclomiphene cycle may help manage increased DHT levels. Monitoring for side effects is advised.
community Started applying minoxidil to my whole scalp a couple months ago rather than just to my crown— is this sort of shedding normal?
Shedding is common with minoxidil, and it often indicates new hair growth. Users discuss experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, noting that results can vary and patience is needed.
community starting to see progress no more hats
The user experienced hair regrowth and increased confidence after 3 months of using 2.5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. They noticed initial shedding but saw significant improvement, allowing them to go without wearing hats.
community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?
The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.