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      community 20M Losing Hair After 6 Months of Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil

      in Treatments  80 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, reducing hair fall by 60%, but is still experiencing hair loss. He is considering more powerful treatments as topical finasteride, which reduces scalp DHT by 70%, hasn't stopped his hair loss.

      community Min without fin (unique problem)

      in General  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss from headspin friction might be improved with minoxidil if follicles are healthy. Finasteride isn't needed, and microneedling is suggested.

      community Does Minox give regrowth?

      in Minoxidil 6 years ago
      A user is using 1ml/day of Dualgen-15 (15% Minoxidil, caffeine, retinol, azaleic acid, Adenosine, biotin, niacin) on their temples and asks if Minoxidil alone can completely regrow their temples.

      community *Update* month 14. First 4 pics are before i started my treatment. Still would like to see improvement by the crown & corners of my hairline hopefully.

      in Progress Pictures  298 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using HIMS topical finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with positive results but still seeks improvement at the crown and corners. They are considering reintroducing derma rolling and possibly trying oral treatments like dutasteride due to concerns about shedding and irritation.

      community 1 Month RU58841 + Minoxidil + Weekly microneedle

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is using RU58841, Minoxidil, and weekly microneedling for hair loss, having stopped finasteride due to side effects like low libido and depression. They are considering dutasteride as an alternative but are cautious due to past experiences with DHT blockers.

      community Should i stop the treatment seems like nothing works for me.

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone considering stopping their hair loss treatment, which includes minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, microneedling, and oral minoxidil, due to lack of visible results. Replies suggest continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, and trying dutasteride.

      community How dependent will my other hairs get on minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is starting a finasteride and minoxidil routine for diffuse pattern hair loss and is concerned about hair dependency on minoxidil. Responses suggest that new hairs may not survive without minoxidil, but existing hairs won't fall out if minoxidil is stopped, though experiences vary.

      community M29 - 4 YEARS on Dutasteride - almost no progress

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been on a comprehensive hair loss treatment regimen for four years, including Dutasteride, topical and oral Minoxidil, and various other treatments, but has seen little progress and is considering a hair transplant. Despite trying multiple therapies, including PRP and exosome injections, the user is still experiencing hair thinning and is hesitant about trying peptides due to potential cancer risks.

      community He is claiming, he can treat alopecia

      in Chat  357 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user claims a product can treat alopecia, but others are skeptical, calling it a scam due to lack of evidence and transparency. The product is said to inhibit Type II 5-αr by 22.9%, but is considered weaker than existing DHT blockers.

      community How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

      community 1.5 Year Hair Restoration Journey - Stem Cells, PRP, Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 1.5-year hair restoration journey, successfully using mesenchymal stem cell therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, and a topical compound of finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding a hair transplant and oral finasteride. They experienced significant hair regrowth, particularly crediting the stem cell therapy for quick initial results.

      community Minoxidil has stopped working for me

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil alone is not enough for long-term hair growth without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride. Users suggest trying lower doses of finasteride or switching to dutasteride to manage side effects and improve results.

      community 30 M diffuse shining/bolding crown - stack

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old with diffuse thinning and a balding crown is using a treatment regimen of a 2-in-1 pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, along with various supplements. After two weeks, no side effects have been experienced, and updates with pictures will be posted monthly.

      community 5 months - Minox 5mg + Dutas 0,5mg

      in Progress Pictures  237 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of oral minoxidil (5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg) along with monthly mesotherapy injections. Despite the progress, the user plans to proceed with a hair transplant to address a receding hairline that hasn't fully responded to the treatment.

      community Crazy idea: creatine + topical finasteride

      in Chat  22 upvotes 4 years ago
      Using topical finasteride with creatine might help reduce hair loss by targeting local DHT while maintaining normal systemic levels, but results are uncertain without testing. Users report mixed experiences with topical treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, with some seeing regrowth and others experiencing side effects.

      community Using minoxidil for 6 months. Not seeing results

      in Minoxidil  111 upvotes 3 months ago
      Minoxidil alone is not effective for hair regrowth; adding a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride is recommended. Dermastamping and micro-needling can enhance results, and some users suggest trying oral minoxidil or natural DHT blockers.

      community What regimen do I need to get this hairline?

      in Satire  362 upvotes 3 years ago
      Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.

      community What happened to the 40mg dutasteride daily and Cyclosporine dude?

      in Chat  40 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user previously claimed to take 40mg of dutasteride daily and planned to try Cyclosporine, but their account and comments have since been deleted, raising concerns about their well-being. Other users discussed the risks and effectiveness of high doses of dutasteride, with some sharing their own experiences using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment.

      community Minoxidil is working for me – just 3 months in! (No fin, no microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  48 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 36-year-old experienced slow, diffuse hair thinning over 15 years and saw significant improvement using 5% topical minoxidil alone for 3 months, without finasteride or microneedling. The user is pleased with the results, noting increased hair density and no visible scalp, and plans to continue monitoring progress without using hormone-affecting treatments.