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      community A Complete Guide to Hair Loss for Beginners

      in Research/Science  528 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.

      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 Just started FIN + MIN After a year with hairsystem and a fckd up SMP

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their hair loss journey, trying various methods like a hair system and scalp micropigmentation, and recently started using finasteride and minoxidil with supplements like biotin, zinc, and ketoconazole shampoo. Another user mentioned starting dutasteride and minoxidil with biotin and zinc.

      community Topical Finasteride… I am gobsmacked

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 35-year-old male from the UK experienced significant hair regrowth and thickening after using topical finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 5% spray for three months, along with a derma roller and Nizoral shampoo. He reported no side effects and encouraged others to try the topical spray if concerned about tablet side effects.

      community Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil Progress : 4 month update

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced thicker hair and less hair loss after using topical finasteride (0.5%) and minoxidil (5%) foam for four months, with minimal side effects compared to oral finasteride. They also use a derma needler and injectable testosterone, noting no increased hair loss despite higher testosterone levels.

      community Hairloss Treatment Tier List (efficacy, convenience and safety)

      in Treatment 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment tier list, ranking treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and scalp massages based on efficacy, convenience, and safety. Users express disagreement with the rankings, particularly questioning the placement of dutasteride and hair transplants.

      community 2 Months Fin + Min 24 yrs old.

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 24-year-old is using 5% topical minoxidil once daily, 1mg finasteride daily, and a derma stamp weekly for hair thickening. Users advise patience, caution with the derma stamp, and suggest waiting longer to see significant results.

      community 2nd Edit: 33m. One year on 5%Min + 0.5% Tret

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 33-year-old man shares his one-year progress using 5% Minoxidil and 0.5% Tretinoin cream, along with derma stamping and specific shampoos, to combat hair thinning and promote hair growth. He avoids using finasteride or dutasteride, despite suggestions from others to try them for long-term maintenance.

      community Taking 1mg finasteride for prevention

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old is taking 1mg finasteride for hair loss prevention, experiencing side effects like low libido, and considering adding minoxidil but is hesitant. Users suggest sticking with finasteride, possibly adjusting the dosage, and incorporating scalp massages or microneedling to improve results.

      community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.

      community One Year Progress, keep the faith

      in Progress Pictures  286 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's one-year progress in treating hair loss using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil spray, derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo. The user reports significant improvement and increased confidence, while others offer advice and express admiration for the results.

      community Who won’t respond to minoxidil? (Studies)

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 3 months ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to differences in sulfotransferase enzyme levels in the scalp, affecting people with conditions like ASD, liver disease, and androgenic alopecia. Treatments like topical tretinoin, microneedling, and using minoxidil sulfate instead of regular minoxidil can improve results for those with low enzyme levels.

      community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.

      community Last 2.5 months progress on oral fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth in 2.5 months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, weekly microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. Microneedling with a derma stamp was particularly effective, and the user also uses topical minoxidil at night.

      community Hairloss journey of 11 months on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      An 18-year-old male has been using finasteride for 11 months, minoxidil since September, dutasteride weekly, chelated iron supplements, and derma rolling, but his hair loss has worsened. He switched finasteride brands from Finalo and Finbald, and is concerned about decreased hair density.

      community 28M 2 Month of Fin&Min insane results

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 28-year-old male experienced significant hair improvement in two months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, 1mg finasteride every other day, weekly dermastamping, daily scalp massages, and rosemary oil. The user reports no side effects and questions if the rapid progress is typical or if they are a hyper responder.

      community 4.5 Month Update, 21m, 5mg Min + 1mg Dut

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 21-year-old is using 5mg Minoxidil, 1mg Dutasteride, Nizoral, and occasional microneedling for hair loss, seeing improvement on the left side of the scalp. They stopped microneedling due to scalp inflammation and are awaiting a dermatologist appointment.

      community Is this progress or is my hair just groeing longer

      in Is this regrowth?  29 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth using a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, a special shampoo with natural ingredients, and weekly derma stamping. They are questioning whether the progress is due to actual regrowth or just longer hair, with plans to update after a haircut for better comparison.

      community Natural Techniques for Light / Moderate Recession

      in Chat  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth and stabilization at Norwood 2 using natural remedies like pumpkin seed oil, rosemary oil, vitamins, and scalp massages, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggested starting topical finasteride earlier to prevent further hair loss.

      community 2 years of treatment - 1mg Fin/5% minox

      in Progress Pictures  348 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mm derma-stamping fortnightly, and 2% nizoral shampoo twice a week for two years, seeing significant hair regrowth despite periodic shedding. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future to address stubborn areas.

      community 6 months of 1mg Finastride oral and 5% Minioxidil topical

      in Is this regrowth?  149 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user has been using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil for six months, with some derma stamping, but feels hair growth has stagnated and is considering PRP or a hair transplant. Others advise continuing the current regimen, noting that maintaining existing hair is an achievement, and suggest ignoring negative comments from friends.

      community Ruderma for maintenance

      in Treatments  85 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using Ruderma to maintain hair and is concerned about potential hair loss acceleration due to starting TRT. They are also inquiring about the use of minoxidil, RU58841, and a derma roller for hair maintenance.

      community Day 55 of minoxidil and finasteride

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old is using oral and topical finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, rosewater, Adgain tablets, creatine, and derma stamping to address hair loss. There is a debate about creatine's impact on hair loss, with some suggesting it increases DHT, while others disagree.

      community 2 months - Tiny new hair growth

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40+ year-old male is experiencing tiny new hair growth after 2 months using topical Minoxidil, 0.5 Finasteride, red light therapy, derma rolling, Biotin, Vitamin D, and Fish oil. Another user advises waiting 6 months to a year for noticeable regrowth, noting that medications mainly maintain hair.