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      community Will restarting minoxidil have the same shedding phase as the first time?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp issues and switched to finasteride, noticing thicker hair initially but experiencing hair loss again. They are considering restarting minoxidil but are concerned about the shedding phase, especially with upcoming vacation plans and a potential second hair transplant.

      community 11 months of hair restoration progress and constant joy!

      in Progress Pictures  110 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses an individual's 11-month hair restoration journey using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil and finasteride, micro-needling, biotin tablets, and ketoconazole shampoo. Despite mixed reactions and skepticism from others, the individual expresses gratitude for support and claims progress in hair growth.

      community ~6 month progress with hair loss treatment, pics inside.

       37 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress with hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement. They used 1mg Propecia daily, Rogaine foam (5% minoxidil) after morning showers, and CG210 spray before bedtime.

      community Debunking Androgenetic Theory (Hair Transplants)

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.

      community Second shed is real guys !!!!!

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding experienced by users on minoxidil and finasteride treatments, with some considering additional options like spironolactone and dutasteride. Many users report experiencing a second shedding phase but are advised to continue treatment as it may lead to thicker hair regrowth.

      community Update progress on Fin, Min, and Kx-826

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 for hair regrowth, noticing small improvements. They plan to add ketoconazole shampoo and consider a hair transplant with verteporfin after a year of treatment.

      community there's some improvement here?

      in Is this regrowth?  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, showing improvement after starting finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil 5%, and microneedling. They are curious about their degree of baldness and why their hair has thinned.

      community We Are So Back. 10 Months Difference

      in Progress Pictures  1216 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 10 months by using 1.5mg oral finasteride and minoxidil daily, along with weekly derma stamping, after a previous hair transplant and initial thinning. The conversation highlights the importance of using DHT blockers post-transplant to maintain results.

      community Hair loss whodunit: help me find the culprit!

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing hairline thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil (solution and foam), dermastamping, and tretinoin. They suspect minoxidil or tretinoin might be causing the issue but are unsure.

      community 40 years old. 5 months progress. New hair coming in daily.

      in Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "mynameisbogus" shared their hair loss progress using various treatments including Dutasteride, RU, oral minoxidil, topical treatments, microneedling, dermastamping, rosemary oil, and scalp massaging. Other users commented on the extensive regimen and expressed their opinions.

      community Inconsistency, shed or loss after 3 years

      in Update  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experienced hair thinning after inconsistent use of finasteride and minoxidil while living abroad. They are now considering switching to dutasteride, which some believe is more effective, though others caution it may not work better for everyone.

      community Increased Hair Shedding After Starting Finasteride

      in Finasteride  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started finasteride in January 2025 and experienced increased hair shedding by March 2025, despite initial improvements from PRP treatment. They are concerned but have read that this shedding might be a temporary phase of the finasteride treatment.

      community My hair progress from 2022 to 2025 (current)

      in Progress Pictures  1106 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 47-year-old male shared his hair regrowth progress from 2022 to 2025, using finasteride 1mg daily, managing stress, and avoiding minoxidil due to an allergy. He experienced noticeable hair improvement, despite some skepticism about a comb-over, and emphasized the importance of stress management alongside treatment.

      community Need motivation, can’t live normally

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

      community Does DHT Cause Complete Baldness?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair cloning technology is advancing, with clinical trials for improved methods expected by 2028 and 2029, potentially offering a solution for hair loss if donor follicles remain. Organtech's expansion into other biotech areas may secure funding, but the effectiveness of cloning depends on the availability of androgen-resistant donor follicles.

      community My hair regrowth journey [Pics & Protocol]

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth journey, using a treatment protocol that includes 1mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil twice daily, 1.5mm microneedling weekly, oral castor oil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They also improved their diet, hydration, and took supplements, and have seen positive results after 3.5 months.

      community 16 months of treatment and a frontal transplant changed my life!!

      in Progress Pictures  642 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, which significantly improved their hair density without side effects. The transplant cost $7500 and involved filling an old scar, with the user expressing gratitude for the life-changing results.

      community Age 20 vs Age 26 (Fin/Dut/Minoxidil)

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil in 2019, switching to Dutasteride in 2024, and adding topical Minoxidil and Tretinoin. They experienced slight temple thinning, which improved with Dutasteride, and reported no significant side effects except for thicker eyebrows and hair color change.

      community Hair regrowth after 8 months alhamdullah

      in Minoxidil  1415 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth after 8 months using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. He experienced no side effects from finasteride and credited his success to this regimen.

      community August last year vs today......

      in Is this regrowth?  33 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 5 years and currently uses 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 10,000mcg biotin daily, experiencing the best growth in years without the side effects they had on finasteride. Suggestions from others include starting microneedling, with one comment noting minimal visible hair regrowth.