community What should you look for when buying topical Finasteride?
Topical Finasteride is most effective at 0.1-0.25%, and Minoxidil at 5%. Tretinoin is optional, and additional ingredients like biotin, caffeine, and saw palmetto are recommended.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity (26M) I just received the test results for my hair loss.
A 26-year-old man with diffuse alopecia is using electric scalp massage, dermastamp, and multivitamins for treatment but is intolerant to finasteride. A dermatologist recommended PRP and mesotherapy with exosomes and dutasteride.
community 2 month update min + dermaroll twice a month 1.5mm (mile position for reference)
The user shared a 2-month update on using Minoxidil and dermarolling twice a month for hair regrowth. Another user asked if they are also taking finasteride.
community 3 months on oral dutasteride + 3 weeks on topical minoxidil 5%
A 21-year-old shares progress using oral dutasteride for 3 months and topical minoxidil 5% for 3 weeks, noting reduced hair shedding and new baby hairs. They seek feedback on when to expect noticeable thickening and hairline improvement.
community 5 months Minoxidil+Fin progress
The conversation is about a user's 5-month progress using topical Minoxidil (5%) and Finasteride (0.1%) twice daily, along with derma stamping, improved Vitamin D levels, and increased protein intake for hair regrowth. The user is considering dutasteride if progress plateaus and uses a sulfate and paraben-free shampoo.
community started since friday topical fin+min+ caffeine+dermaroller 0.5 mm once a week… wish me luck my bald friends :-)
Using a combination of topical finasteride, minoxidil, caffeine and dermaroller treatments to help with hair loss, while discussing the potential results and other options.
community Fixed redness & itching with tea tree oil shampoo. Hair also became thicker. Demodex may be the cause.
Tea tree oil shampoo resolved redness, itching, and increased hair thickness for the user, suggesting demodex mites as a possible cause. Nizoral was ineffective, but tea tree oil showed significant improvement over several months.
community 6 Month results video (47 y/o, 46 when I started). Various products, discontinued due to scalp irritation and eventually landed on Fin/Min spray starting at week 6. Dermarolled 0.50mm once per week.
A 47-year-old user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment results using a Fin/Min spray and weekly dermarolling. They experienced scalp irritation with other products but found success with the Hims Fin/Min spray, noting improvements around the 5th month.
community Has any of you got results from proper microneedling (Derminator) without Minox?
Microneedling can be effective for hair regrowth, especially when used with oils like castor, emu, and rosemary, but should be done with caution regarding needle size and frequency. Some users avoid minoxidil due to its side effects and cost, opting for alternatives like rosemary oil.
community Adding topical Fin, Fluridil, Microneedling and Tretinoin to current treatment
The user is currently using Minoxidil foam and Dutasteride daily but still experiencing severe hair loss. They are considering adding topical Finasteride, Fluridil, Microneedling, and Tretinoin to their treatment despite the high cost and are seeking suggestions.