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      community Fin 1 mg oral 1x/day + min topical 2x/day, 4 months progress

      in Progress Pictures 2 years ago
      Anxious_Bee_67's 4 month progress with a hair loss treatment regimen of 1 mg oral finasteride once a day and topical minoxidil twice a day, which has brought "hope" to others who are fighting the Norwood Reaper. Replies include encouragement for further progress and advice on other treatments that can be used in conjunction with the current ones.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  141 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

      community Derm stopped me from using Minoxidal

      in Update  50 upvotes 6 days ago
      A dermatologist advised stopping minoxidil due to heavy shedding, suggesting alternative treatments like Betaval Lotion and supplements, but many users disagreed, recommending continuing minoxidil and adding finasteride for better results. The conversation highlights skepticism about the dermatologist's motives and emphasizes the importance of understanding the type of hair loss before choosing treatments.