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      community I’ve been on medications for 5 months now

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, and keto shampoo for hair loss for 5 months, noticing baby hairs but no thickening. Another user suggests trying topical magnesium chloride with UV light as an additional treatment.

      community Nearly 4 months of topical minoxidil and finasteride - keep going?

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for nearly four months, along with derma rolling and Nizoral, and is seeing noticeable hair regrowth and thickening, especially around the temples and crown. They are considering continuing the treatment and possibly trying oral finasteride, but are cautious due to a history of depression.

      community Sup Chooms?! How y’all living?!

      in Progress Pictures  973 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 35-year-old shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress, using 0.5mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil/finasteride once daily, derma stamping 1-3 times a week, washing hair daily or every other day with peppermint soap, and using eczema lotion for scalp health. Commenters congratulated the individual on the significant improvement in their hairline.

      community Treatment prognosis, 22M

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 22-year-old male with hair loss is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling after being diagnosed with MPB, vitamin D deficiency, and dandruff. He seeks advice on whether these treatments can realistically improve his hair density and achieve a healthier NW2.

      community The mechanism of androgenic alopecia

      in Research/Science  34 upvotes 8 months ago
      DHT may inhibit hair growth by affecting mitochondrial function, leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Treatments like minoxidil and PP405 may promote hair growth by altering metabolic pathways, potentially counteracting DHT's effects.

      community BREAKTHROUGH: I’m a radiochemist and discovered a radioactive isotope scalp serum that OUTPERFORMS Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors! (Lab Data Inside)

      in Satire 1 year ago
      A satirical post where someone claims to have developed a radioactive isotope scalp serum using Polonium-210 that outperforms Minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth. The serum reportedly stimulates DNA repair in hair follicles, leading to significant hair density increase, but the post is met with skepticism and concerns about safety.

      community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

      in Research/Science  739 upvotes 3 years ago
      A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.

      community Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels

      in Product  33 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using vitamin C and Magnesium L-Threonate for hair growth by reducing DHT binding to dermal papilla cells. The original post about vitamin C's pH levels and sebum control was possibly removed by a moderator.

      community 3 months in on oral Dut/Min. The shed is REAL

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  46 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after three months on oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D3, but remains hopeful as shedding can indicate treatment effectiveness. They consider adding topical Minoxidil and dermal needling, while others advise patience.

      community Half year update on crown balding reversal

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about a user who started using finasteride to address crown balding, noticing reduced hair shedding and halted progression of male pattern baldness. The user also used a dermal stamp and expressed optimism about potential regrowth, despite a slight decrease in libido.

      community Is microneedling worth it when you're on dut and oral min?

      in Microneedling  11 upvotes 3 months ago
      Microneedling may not significantly enhance hair growth when combined with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, as its primary benefit is improving topical absorption. Some users suggest using a 1.5mm depth for potential follicle stimulation, but results and effectiveness vary.

      community New vellus all over — just 9 days into once-daily 5% minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  159 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg finasteride for three months and recently started using 5% minoxidil once daily, resulting in new vellus hair growth. The user is hopeful that minoxidil will positively impact terminal hairs and is considering adding a derma stamp to the routine.

      community 1 month results Min + Dut + ketoconazle

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing thicker hair after using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, biotin, collagen shampoo with rosemary, and ketoconazole. They are considering adding a derma roller to their regimen for potential benefits.

      community 1 year daily dut progress 0.5mg

      in Progress Pictures  43 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using 0.5mg daily dutasteride for a year without seeing progress and previously used oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering a hair transplant and discussing various treatments like scalp massages, derma rolling, and different medication dosages.

      community 5 month update, minoxidil and finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  724 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is happy with hair regrowth after 5 months using topical minoxidil twice daily, oral finasteride once daily, derma stamping weekly, and Watermans shampoo. They noticed darker hair and stopped using creatine, suspecting it worsened hair loss.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community Survived First Monte. Shedding is real

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.

      community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.

      community 8 months progress dut, min, RU, niz, needle, stemox

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's 8 month progress with treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo and stemoxydine to combat hair loss. Others have shared their own experiences and regrowth results with similar treatments.

      community Pre and Post Dermarolling Routine?

      in Microneedling  18 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment routine involving dermarolling, finasteride, minoxidil, and natural oils. Suggestions include using shorter needles for better absorption of treatments and longer needles less frequently for hair follicle regeneration.

      community Finasteride and natural topicals

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user reported hairline regrowth after two weeks on a treatment including finasteride, peppermint and rosemary oils, emu oil, magnesium oil spray, apple cider vinegar, and dermarolling, while avoiding shampoos and conditioners. They believe DHT contributes to hair loss but also suggest follicle fibrosis is an issue.

      community Success WITH pics: saw results in 2 months. Variation of BIG 3. I'm 24 years old and been doing it for 8 months now.

      in Update  46 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth routine, which includes finasteride, derma rolling, minoxidil (Rogaine), biotin pills, and vitamin D supplementation, and saw noticeable results in 3 months. They suggest this routine as a variation of the "Big 3" hair loss treatments and have created a website to sell the products they used.

      community Will starting Minoxidil now “steal” my future Finasteride gains?

      in Basic Questions  103 upvotes 1 month ago
      Starting Minoxidil now won't affect future Finasteride gains; they work differently and can be used together. It's suggested to start Minoxidil to maintain hair health until Finasteride can be started, and consider additional treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo, derma rolling, and rosemary oil for support.