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      community How to get rid of oily hair, not scalp?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      To reduce oily hair, wash the scalp thoroughly with shampoo and avoid touching the hair with hands. Applying a watery body lotion to wet hair may also help lessen oiliness.

      community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 1 year ago
      User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

      community 3 years on fin glad I started when I did

      in Progress Pictures  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, starting with 1mg five times a week and later reducing to 0.5mg six times a week for maintenance. They reported some initial side effects, like minor pain and watery semen, but no major issues, and attributed additional improvements to lifestyle changes.

      community Life after minoxidil? Has anyone stopped

      in Update  147 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

      community What else to add to my stack? All help extremely appreciated!

      in Chat  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen including Avodart (dutasteride), oral minoxidil, LLLT caps, vitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is considering adding dermarolling and RU58841. They are experiencing unwanted body hair growth from minoxidil and are planning for a future hair transplant.

      community The Oral minoxidil eyelashes are insane

      in Minoxidil  361 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Oral minoxidil significantly enhances eyelash growth, with some users experiencing increased body hair. Finasteride is used alongside to manage hair thinning, with mixed results on body hair growth.

      community Just saw a post from a hyper responder to topical minoxidil and wanted to show my experience.

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 1-year and 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, topical and then oral Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting hair darkening and some side effects like watery semen and testicular pain. Despite initial setbacks after switching to oral Minoxidil, they are seeing progress and plan to increase the dosage.

      community Are there actual risks with oral minoxidil? How can they be mitigated

      in Minoxidil  20 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like heart issues, increased body hair, and facial puffiness, but these are often dose-dependent and temporary. Users report varying experiences, with some combining it with finasteride or RU58841 for better results, while others experience minimal or no side effects.

      community Does anyone plan to microneedle their whole life?

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 19-year-old is concerned about long-term microneedling for hair loss and is unsure if it will remain effective as they age. They experienced side effects from topical finasteride and are considering whether to try it again in the future, while also dealing with body dysmorphia and stress.

      community Scared of Twink death due to minoxidil

      in Minoxidil 6 months ago
      A 19-year-old is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil to combat hair loss, despite concerns about increased body hair. They are currently using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dutasteride, and are willing to accept the trade-off of more body hair for better scalp hair growth.

      community Keep losing hair after 1 year on Dutasteride 1,5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using Dutasteride 1.5mg and previously Finasteride. They are considering combining Finasteride with Dutasteride and exploring other options like saw palmetto, but avoid Minoxidil due to excessive body hair growth.

      community 6 month 0.5 fin and nanoxidil update

      in Is this regrowth?  1582 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth results after six months of using 0.5 mg finasteride and nanoxidil, despite experiencing initial side effects like testicular pain and changes in libido. They noted that nanoxidil was chosen over minoxidil due to less scalp irritation.

      community 4 months update with minoxidil!

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 4-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil and 2 months of oral dutasteride for hair loss, experiencing significant shedding but also new hair growth. They reported side effects like increased body hair and temporary low libido, and are considering adding topical finasteride to their regimen.

      community Antihistamines stop my hair loss

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user found that antihistamines stop their hair loss and related symptoms, but they experience side effects like sedation and chest pain. They are seeking alternative solutions or topical antihistamines to avoid systemic side effects.

      community Been on Oral Minoxidil for 50 days. It definitely works!

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 9 years ago
      Oral Minoxidil (Loniten) effectively promotes hair regrowth, especially on the crown and temples, with minimal side effects like extra body hair. The user found it more convenient and effective than topical Minoxidil and had negative experiences with Finasteride and Dutasteride.

      community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown

      in Research/Science  272 upvotes 11 months ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.

      community Medication works - First Pic June 2020

      in Progress Pictures  686 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.

      community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  976 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.

      community CAUTION: My Experience with RU58841

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced concerning side effects like throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain, and testicle pain after using RU58841 for hair loss, despite also using finasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences, with one advising to stop using RU58841 due to similar side effects, while another reported significant hair loss reduction without side effects.