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      community 6+ months on topical Fin/Min/RU

      in Progress Pictures  134 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has seen positive results after over six months using 0.05% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 50mg/ml RU58841, weekly needling, and twice-weekly ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They express gratitude for the support from an online community and are open to questions about their treatment.

      community Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!

      in Chat  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  56 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

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

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 11 months 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 Treating MPB while dealing with seborrheic dermatitis?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking advice on treating male pattern baldness (MPB) while dealing with seborrheic dermatitis, specifically asking about the use of finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They are concerned about side effects and are looking for recommendations to improve overall hair thickness, especially on the crown.

      community is Oleanic acid a DHT blocker ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair thinning and is using a peptide with oleanic acid as a DHT blocker, along with minoxidil, while waiting for topical finasteride. They plan to use a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamp, ketoconazole, and scalp massages, but are advised to stick to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community 2 months in… is this progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 8% topical minoxidil twice daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, a 1.5mm derma stamp weekly, and keto shampoo 2-3 times weekly for two months. The progress is considered good, though there is a concern about scalp inflammation.

      community how to compound topical cyclosporine

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about compounding topical cyclosporine for hair loss, suggesting it needs an oil base like castor oil. The user seeks tips or tricks for the process.

      community Almost a year on fin + minox and things are worse - need advice

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user is concerned about worsening hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, and vitamin D for almost a year. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, continuing minoxidil, and considering different styling or haircuts.

      community Month 8 and half on oral fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil, along with microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo, for hair loss. He is concerned about midscalp progress and is considering switching to dutasteride.

      community [26M] Min 5 month progress, worse skin?

      in Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced skin irritation and acne while using Minoxidil foam, but after stopping both the foam and a sea salt spray, their skin improved. They plan to try oral Minoxidil, suspecting the sea salt spray, not Minoxidil, was the main cause of their skin issues.

      community 2 Years on Fin — Early Gains, Acne Flare, and Ongoing Scalp Sensitivity

      in Finasteride  149 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for over two years, experiencing early hair regrowth, acne, and scalp sensitivity, but now faces thinning hair and questions about dosage and long-term effectiveness. They also used retinal to help with acne and are seeking advice on whether to adjust their finasteride dose.

      community Aggressive Receding after Six months on meds

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced aggressive hair loss despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil, with additional issues like dandruff and eyebrow hair loss. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride due to scalp inflammation and lack of improvement.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.
      16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      community 16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      in General  126 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and bald spots, using Nizoral, rosemary oil, fluocinolone, and receiving PRP treatments. They are considering oral minoxidil and finasteride but are hesitant due to age and financial constraints.

      community Effects of 2% vs 5% min for sebderm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.

      community I hate what my hair does to me!

      in Chat  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person struggling with inconsistent hair styling due to thinning hair, despite being on hair loss medications. They find that ketoconazole 2% shampoo helps, but conditioning makes their hair look worse; others suggest staying consistent with treatment and using hair fibers for events.

      community 5/6 months progress: dutasteride 0.5 daily, microneedling once a week, topical minox once every two days (it was kinda annoying how it affected my facial hair, so I lowered it). Also, I use a hair nutrient mask, so it also slightly thickens hair, but not too much

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 5-6 month hair loss progress using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and topical minoxidil every two days, along with a hair nutrient mask. Another user praised the use of dutasteride.

      community 2 months on Oral Fin / Topical Min

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil on the hairline, a dermaroller weekly, Alpecin Caffeine shampoo daily, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly. The hairline appears to be improving after two months.

      community One Year Progress (Topical Fin/Min)

      in Progress Pictures  154 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (7%), along with Ketoconazole shampoo, and recently switched to dutasteride and plans to add oral minoxidil. They managed side effects like oily skin and itchiness with a corticosteroid and chose topical treatments initially to limit systemic exposure.

      community No Luck Getting Rid Of The Itchy Scalp. What Now?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced a burning, itchy scalp and hair thinning despite trying finasteride, steroid cream, antihistamines, various shampoos, and supplements. They seek advice on relieving the itch, hoping it will improve hair health.
      Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      community Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      in General  114 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using RU58841 but is considering pyrilutamide and minoxidil, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggests finasteride or dutasteride as essential, possibly in topical form, while dismissing saw palmetto as ineffective.