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community I got my blood test results, my Thyroid and Ferritin are good but Vitamin D is 11.1 I started topic minoxidil yesterday (5%)

in Treatment 5 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and low Vitamin D levels, and they started using topical minoxidil (5%). They are considering finasteride but are concerned about side effects and are advised to seek mental health support.

community 24, documentation/pictures. oral fin.

in Progress Pictures 34 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is documenting their hair loss journey, using oral finasteride since January 2025, and plans to add microneedling and rosemary oil. They have experienced no further hair loss but no gains, and are considering oral minoxidil due to having pets.

community What treatment helps diffuse hair thinning from insulin resistance?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The individual is experiencing hair loss due to insulin resistance (IR) and is seeking advice. They are currently using a keto diet, supplements, exercise, and plan to add metformin to their regimen.

community For those thar had a hair transplant.....

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 2 years ago

The user had a hair transplant 10 months ago and sees some improvement but still has thin spots. They previously used finasteride pills and now use a topical solution of minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin.

community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

in Research/Science 93 upvotes 4 years ago

The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

community Akkermansia improves testosterone-induced hair growth inhibition.

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 2 years ago

Akkermansia bacteria can improve hair growth inhibited by testosterone, and metformin may increase Akkermansia, which could help with hair loss related to aging, insulin resistance, and inflammation.

community DUPA - Impossible to cure, so giving up

in Update 3 upvotes 9 months ago

The user diagnosed with DUPA tried treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil without success and is considering a hair system. They hope for a future cure, possibly with PP405, and others suggest options like scalp biopsy and SMP.

community Is there any regrowth here?? 4 months

in Is this regrowth? 156 upvotes 11 months ago

The user has been using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for hair regrowth, noticing some improvement and baby hairs at the hairline after four months. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and possibly RU58841, while avoiding a hair transplant.

community 7 month progress, min, fin, keto shampoo and dermastamp

in Progress Pictures 89 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared 7-month hair loss progress using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamp. Hairline is stronger but still receding, hoping for more improvement.

community M40 - 3 Months progress on Fin/Min

in Is this regrowth? 1436 upvotes 7 months ago

A user reported significant hair regrowth after 3 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, and microneedling, along with biotin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc supplements. They are optimistic about continued progress despite initial skepticism.

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