community 16 years old, 1 year min
A 16-year-old has been using Minoxidil for a year, which initially worked but is now less effective as hair loss continues. They are concerned about ongoing hair loss and are unable to use finasteride.
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990-1000 / 1000+ results community PCOS female with significant receding and thinning; doctor won’t give me anything but Spiro and Spiro sucks
Female with PCOS experiences receding and thinning hair, wants dutasteride instead of spironolactone. Discusses desire to reduce DHT without losing libido.
community 3 months into treatment... I'm I hyper responsive?
A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-pattern baldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.
community Completed my Clascoterone study, updating as promised, no change
The user completed a Clascoterone study with no observable changes in hair loss and plans to try microneedling and Minoxidil next. They will microneedle weekly and apply Minoxidil twice daily, except on the night of microneedling, and compare results after six months.
community Microneedling and miniaturized hair follicles depth
Microneedling at depths greater than 0.6 mm may damage miniaturized hair follicles, with 0.5 mm showing better results for hair regrowth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil enhances absorption, but caution is advised to avoid damaging follicles.
community Scared to hop on minoxidil
The conversation is about concerns over starting minoxidil due to the initial shedding phase, with minoxidil being the only available treatment option. Despite fears, shedding is a normal part of the process and indicates new hair growth.
community Just stick with it gang (8 months fin + min oral)
The user started finasteride and minoxidil in December, increased the dosage after a few months, and noticed improvements around months 6 to 8 despite initial shedding. They experienced no side effects from finasteride but had to adjust minoxidil due to palpitations.
community Magpies swoop bald men more often, eight-year-old's viral survey finds
The conversation discusses using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, along with a 10,000 graft hair transplant, to prevent magpies from targeting bald men. The title humorously references an eight-year-old's survey on magpies swooping bald men.
community PP405 Effectiveness in Transplant Area?
Hair transplant recipients are concerned about whether dormant follicles are permanently damaged by incisions, but some believe undamaged follicles could still regrow if a treatment like PP405 is effective. Opinions vary on the impact of transplants on original follicles, with some suggesting treatments like finasteride can help regrow hair.
community After 7 years on minoxidil 5% foam how bad is it? (28 year old male)
A 28-year-old male, who has been using minoxidil for 7 years, is concerned about hair miniaturization and is considering adding pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and nizoral to his regimen after experiencing side effects from finasteride. Despite concerns, others reassure him that his hairline appears normal for his age, and he is likely around a Norwood 1.5.