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      community 8 years of hair loss, turning 30 next month

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been dealing with hair loss for 10 years, worsened by psoriasis, and uses minoxidil and finasteride. They seek advice on managing psoriasis and hair loss, with suggestions to see a dermatologist, try different shampoos, and be patient.

      community Oral Minoxidil- Be Careful!!!!!

      in Minoxidil  417 upvotes 11 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause severe side effects, including heart issues, even at low doses. Users suggest starting with a lower dose or using topical treatments to minimize risks.

      community 22M – Started hair loss at 16 | Journey so far:

      in Chat  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old shared their hair loss journey, starting with homeopathic treatments and later using Minoxidil and Finasteride, seeing some regrowth. They are currently on oral Finasteride, PRP treatments, and saw palmetto serum, considering reintroducing Minoxidil or switching to Dutasteride for better results.

      community Dudasteride/Minoxidil for 3 years. Anything else?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over three years with good results and is seeking additional treatments to improve hair growth by 10-15%. Suggestions include derma stamping, red light therapy, deep massage, caffeinated shampoos, and biotin supplementation.

      community Help convince me to switch to oral min

      in Minoxidil  145 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil for convenience and better hair regrowth, despite concerns about side effects. They are also tapering off finasteride while starting dutasteride.

      community Changing from topical to oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male is switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to limited results with topical use, while continuing oral finasteride and considering side effects. Users discuss experiences with oral minoxidil, noting potential side effects like swelling and headaches, but also its effectiveness compared to topical treatments.

      community 8 months results. Finally confident enough to post.

      in Progress Pictures  1184 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's positive hair regrowth results using oral Dutasteride (DUT) and topical Minoxidil (MIN), with occasional derma rolling. The user experienced initial shedding but saw improvement after 8 months, and others discussed the use of Finasteride (FIN) and Tretinoin to enhance results.

      community 38M - 3 Years 1 Month of Topical Fin + Min Progress

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride and minoxidil for over three years, with added ketoconazole and biotin, and started microneedling six months ago, but sees limited progress mainly in the crown area. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and considering a hair transplant if further improvement is not achieved.

      community Almost 20 Years on Finasteride - AMA

      in Progress Pictures  837 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully halted hair loss using finasteride for 17 years and recently switched to dutasteride for stronger DHT suppression. They experienced no major side effects, maintained a full head of hair, and fathered three children without issues.

      community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community Do you consider Haircafe a trusted source of news/discussion?

      in Chat  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      Haircafe is generally trusted for hair loss information, particularly for his evidence-based approach and recommendations of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. While some users appreciate his scientific focus and lack of product promotion, others criticize his dismissal of anecdotal evidence and certain biases.

      community 24M - 9 months of dutasteride and oral minoxidil progress

      in Progress Pictures  482 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, with no side effects and increased confidence. He plans to continue the treatment long-term and is considering a hair transplant for his hairline.

      community 21M. Curly hair. Please read and give your opinion

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hairline recession and is using finasteride, saw palmetto, gelatin, topical minoxidil with retinoic acid, derma stamping, and scalp massage to address it. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, vitamin D3 with K2, and maintaining the current regimen for a year.

      community 3 years worth of bloodwork on Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a significant drop in libido and erectile issues after increasing their finasteride dosage, combining oral and topical treatments. They plan to take a break and resume using a lower concentration of topical finasteride to manage side effects.

      community Reversing 8 years of hairloss in 15 months!

      in Is this regrowth?  3616 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old user reversed 8 years of hair loss in 15 months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and later switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. The user reported significant hair regrowth, despite unconventional methods like ingesting topical minoxidil, and is considering a hair transplant for further improvement.

      community 2.5-Year update, Dut, Min, 1.5mm roller

      in Progress Pictures  292 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 2.5-year hair regrowth update using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, a 1.5mm roller, nizoral shampoo, biotin, multivitamins, and a healthy lifestyle, reporting noticeable regrowth after a year with no side effects. The user uses generic dutasteride and Kirkland multivitamins.

      community How to use conditioner and essential oils without it touching roots?

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking advice on applying conditioner and essential oils without touching the scalp due to thinning hair, while using treatments like topical finasteride, minoxidil, and pyril. They are experimenting with hair care routines and have noticed some improvements with their current treatment regimen.

      community 90 days in - starting to get excited about these results!

      in Progress Pictures  404 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is excited about hair regrowth results after using Hims topical finasteride and minoxidil since December, along with derma rolling twice a week. They report no side effects and apply minoxidil after derma rolling, with noticeable progress in hair density.

      community M18 - 7 Months on topical fin + min Not working for me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride and minoxidil are not effective for the user, who is considering switching to oral treatments like finasteride or dutasteride. Many suggest oral medications are more effective, and some recommend additional treatments like microneedling and other topical solutions.