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      community Is this regrowth or vellus hairs?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with long-term hair loss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.

      community Our Follicles, who art in hairven, hallowed be thy name; thy hairdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in hairven. Give us this day our daily regrowth. And forgive us our hat usage, as we forgive those who own hair against us. And lead us not into transplantation; but deliver us from balding

      in Progress Pictures  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old with accelerated hair loss due to stress and weight loss is using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to combat balding, despite experiencing a significant initial hair shed. They are committed to continuing treatment for at least three months and are considering switching to topical finasteride if necessary.

      community Thin roots but thick ends hair – anyone else facing this?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing hair that is thick at the ends but thin at the roots despite using minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months. They are concerned about whether this is normal or a sign of miniaturization and seek advice on reversing or improving the condition.

      community Pili migrans? Lichen something? Seb derm?

      in Female  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.

      community female battling hair loss

       5 upvotes 8 years ago
      User "tresslessatbest" shares her experience with androgenic hair loss and treatments. She found success using men's Rogaine 5%, spironolactone, dermaroller, biotin, blackcurrant seed oil, prenatal vitamins, and Nizoral shampoo.

      community My thoughts after 4 years of shaving my head and SMP (27, NW3.5V)

      in SMP  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      After suffering from hair loss and trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and scalp micropigmentation without lasting success, the individual found freedom and a renewed sense of self by shaving their head and accepting their baldness. They encourage others struggling with hair loss to not waste years searching for a cure and to consider embracing a shaved head as a positive solution.

      community Hair partition and Minoxidil Application

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss and is using Morr F 5% Minoxidil, Finasteride Lipid Solution, ketoconazole shampoo, and biotin tablets. They seek advice on the correct application method and hair partitioning.

      community 17M biotin and minoxidil hair regrowth progress

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hair loss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.

      community Pp405 - it has to work. It has to.

      in Research/Science  170 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss treatments, including PP405, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with hopes for future solutions. Participants discuss the emotional impact of hair loss and consider alternatives like hair transplants or acceptance.

      community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

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

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 4 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 Update: 4~ Months, 1mg dut, 5mg min 21M

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is using 1mg dutasteride, 5mg minoxidil, and Nizoral, with occasional microneedling, but stopped microneedling due to scalp inflammation. They report some patchy regrowth, with stronger results at the front than the midsection.

      community Did tretinoin cause you shedding without any improvement over time?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hair loss without improvement and is considering tretinoin, but concerns about shedding persist. Another user suggests trying dutasteride instead of finasteride, as both tretinoin and microneedling can irritate the skin.

      community Finasteride is saving me!!! 1 yr results

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using 0.5mg daily finasteride, with plans to add 1.25mg oral minoxidil and microneedling for further improvement. He also uses Nizoral shampoo weekly and reports no current side effects.

      community minoxidil saved my life (no cap)

      in Chat  137 upvotes 10 months ago
      Oral minoxidil and finasteride effectively improved hair growth and stopped hair loss, with no major side effects. The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil, added finasteride, and later transitioned to dutasteride, experiencing regrowth and thicker hair.

      community Has anyone switched from topical fin to dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects, with some users experiencing fewer side effects on dutasteride. It also mentions using liposomal topical finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo as alternative treatments.

      community One Year Progress (Topical Fin/Min)

      in Progress Pictures  154 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (7%), along with Ketoconazole shampoo, and recently switched to dutasteride and plans to add oral minoxidil. They managed side effects like oily skin and itchiness with a corticosteroid and chose topical treatments initially to limit systemic exposure.

      community Accepting the fact that i cant stop it.

      in Chat  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shares their struggle with hair loss despite trying treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, and expresses frustration over ineffective medical advice and a failed hair transplant. Others in the conversation suggest alternative treatments, acceptance of baldness, and focusing on other life aspects.

      community Topical Minoxidil Hyperresponder

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil helped regrow hair from NW3 to NW2 in 5 months despite initial shedding, with additional use of Vitamin D3/K2 on the scalp. Users discuss patience during shedding and the importance of continuing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community 23M, been on 1.25mg generic Finasteride for 8 months now

      in Is this regrowth?  387 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using 1.25 mg generic finasteride daily for 8 months and is seeing significant hair regrowth, particularly in the crown area. He is considering adding minoxidil to his regimen but is unsure if the improvement is due to the medication or just longer hair.

      community Is my hairloss too aggressive to be stopped/reversed ?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male has been experiencing aggressive hair loss since age 15/16 and has tried various treatments including topical Minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, retinoic acid, stemoxydine, RU58841, and finasteride without success. He recently added oral Minoxidil but continues to experience significant hair thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride.

      community Should I start Fin with these blood tests?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old male with normal hormone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about high estradiol levels and potential side effects. Responses vary, with some suggesting blood tests before starting treatment and others emphasizing individual tolerance and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in

      in Treatment  83 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.