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      community Oral minoxidil may not be as dangerous as what people say

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The safety of using oral minoxidil to treat hair loss and thinning, with studies showing mild side effects at low doses. It was suggested that people should consult a doctor or dermatologist before taking any type of medication for hair loss.

      community 25M - 6 months of treatment with topicals

      in Is this regrowth?  52 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 25-year-old male has been treating hair loss for six months using 5% minoxidil once daily, 0.02% DIY topical finasteride once daily, and microneedling every two weeks. He reports increased hair density and some regrowth, particularly vellus hairs, and plans to continue the regimen, possibly adding oral finasteride in the future.

      community Vitamin D slight temple regrowth

      in Is this regrowth?  110 upvotes 2 months ago
      Vitamin D supplementation may have led to slight hair regrowth and density improvement. Other treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.

      community 4 months of restarting treatment. M36

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 36-year-old man restarted hair loss treatment after a break, using topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical Finasteride 0.01% daily, and Ketoconazole 2% three times a week, along with supplements like Vitamin B12, D3, C, Biotin, Omega-3, zinc, and copper. He avoids oral Finasteride due to side effects and plans to evaluate progress after a year.

      community Won’t pp405 and gt20029 be patented and be almost unreasonably expensive

      in Treatment  28 upvotes 9 months ago
      Concerns about the potential high cost of new hair loss treatments, pp405 and gt20029, were discussed, with some users willing to pay a premium if they are effective. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned as current, more affordable options, and there is speculation about future generic versions and black market availability.

      community 8 months on 0.5mg Dut / 2.5mg Min every day

      in Progress Pictures  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil daily for 8 months, with no side effects reported. They noticed thicker, darker hair and increased density, and did not use topical treatments.

      community Aggressive minoxidil shed post HT +8 months

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding and dryness after starting minoxidil 8 months post-hair transplant, despite using finasteride and oils like castor and pumpkin seed oil. They expressed concern over the loss of density and the appearance of a failed transplant.

      community 2nd shed Update: Lost everything and still losing like crazy.

      in Update  176 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after initially successful treatment with minoxidil and finasteride, leading to a second shedding phase. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and are advised to continue treatment despite the shedding, as regrowth is expected.

      community 8 months apart - got all my hair back.

      in Update  4800 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully regrew their hair over 8 months using topical minoxidil, finasteride, a healthy lifestyle, and derma stamping. They emphasize the results are genuine and not from hair transplants.

      community Be careful with minoxidil, even if it's just foam.

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil caused side effects like chest pain and tinnitus for the user, leading them to stop using it and consider switching to finasteride with microneedling. Other users shared similar experiences with minoxidil, while some reported no issues, highlighting varied individual reactions.

      community Minoxidil results in 3 months after stopping fin

      in Is this regrowth?  469 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped finasteride due to testicular aches and switched to minoxidil, seeing positive results in three months. They are considering topical finasteride but are cautious because of past side effects from oral use.

      community 2 months and a half topical minoxidil and multivitamins + zinc

      in Is this regrowth?  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using topical minoxidil and multivitamins with zinc for hair regrowth and is unsure if the results are due to treatment or natural hairline changes. Other users suggest consulting a doctor about finasteride, but the user is advised to follow their dermatologist's guidance.

      community Progress pictures. 2 months on Fin, 4 on Min.

      in Progress Pictures  191 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using Finasteride for 2 months and Minoxidil for 4 months, along with a derma roller. They reported no side effects from the treatments and noted that Finasteride seemed to contribute most to the progress.

      community 3 month progress! (Min and derma only)

      in Is this regrowth?  239 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and dermapen, considering adding finasteride. Others shared experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, recommending finasteride for long-term results but noting potential side effects.

      community Finasteride progress 0.25-0.5mg 11 months

      in Progress Pictures  378 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement after using finasteride (0.25-0.5mg daily) for 11 months. Other treatments like microneedling, ketoconazole, and scalp massage were mentioned but not used consistently.

      community Do not switch from topical to oral minoxidil.

      in Chat  770 upvotes 4 months ago
      Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused prolonged hair shedding without regrowth, leading to the use of both topical and oral minoxidil with oral finasteride. Responses to these treatments vary, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches.

      community Does girlfriend ASMR overpower finasteride?

      in Satire  227 upvotes 1 year ago
      A humorous discussion on hair loss, suggesting girlfriend ASMR might counteract finasteride's effects, with a proposed experiment involving finasteride, ASMR, and control groups. Participants joke about evolutionary theories, ASMR, and the effects of DHT on balding.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community October 2024 - Jan 2025 4 months

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 year 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.

      community 11 month Progress 17-18yo with RU58841*

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using a combination of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, with Minoxidil used initially and the other treatments added later. The user believes the combination of Finasteride and RU58841 contributed to the regrowth, with RU sourced from MVsupplement.

      community What 3 months without fin& min does😔

      in Progress Pictures  261 upvotes 1 year ago
      Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.