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      community Maxogen-X progress log

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user tried various hair loss treatments, including Maxogen-X, Dualgen15, minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, but experienced limited regrowth and some side effects. They eventually switched to oral minoxidil, hoping for better results.

      community Using another shampoo immediately after nizoral

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about using another shampoo after Nizoral to improve hair appearance without reducing ketoconazole's efficacy. Users also discuss adding coconut oil to Nizoral to prevent hair dryness.

      community How do you use rosemary oil and peppermint oil?

      in Question  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      Rosemary oil and peppermint oil may promote hair growth and increase cutaneous blood flow, showing promise as treatments for androgenetic alopecia. Minoxidil 2% is also used for treating hair loss.

      community 15 months into trying to regrow my hair

      in Update  19 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 15 months using a regimen that includes 5% minoxidil, dermarolling, a dermpen, a topical mix of 3% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride, Wild-Growth hair oil, pumpkin seed and peppermint oil, Nizoral or Nioxin shampoo, multivitamins, and cod liver oil. They have not seen noticeable changes recently and are seeking motivation to start working out again.

      community Sandalore experiment

       17 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user added sandalore to minoxidil for hair loss, observing some vellus hair growth and less scalp inflammation. Others tried sandalore with mixed results, discussing dosage and effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride.

      community I'm regrowing my hair while being on the harshest steroids

       10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is regrowing hair while using steroids by following a regimen that includes Rogaine, RU58841, Dutasteride, Nizoral, PGE2, and occasionally castor oil. Despite using harsh steroids like Tren, Masteron, and Proviron, the user reports successful hair regrowth.

      community Hair regrow idea: High dose Testosterone + RU58841

      in Satire  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      Using high doses of testosterone with RU58841 to create an androgen-free environment for hair regrowth is suggested, but concerns about heart health and the effectiveness of this approach are raised. Alternatives like topical estrogen, progesterone, and other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are discussed.

      community Before and after 1 year of oral fin + topic min still 0 improvements

      in Is this regrowth?  35 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically the lack of improvement after one year of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to stronger medications like dutasteride and oral minoxidil, considering a hair transplant, and possibly using microneedling or tretinoin.

      community True hair loss Vs shedding cycle

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user stabilized hair loss with oral finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, and underwent a stem cell and PRP procedure. Recent increased hair shedding may be due to restarting dermarolling, affecting minoxidil absorption, or the waning effects of the stem cell treatment.

      community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.

      community 5 Year Hair Transformation Progress

      in Progress Pictures  379 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user underwent two hair transplants, started taking finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride, and began micro-needling to improve hair density and manage hair loss. They also focused on curly hair care techniques, resulting in noticeable improvements in the hairline and overall appearance.

      community Don’t do like me. Don’t take a long break from Fin and Min

      in Chat  124 upvotes 7 months ago
      Stopping finasteride and minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding, so they should be continued indefinitely. Concerns about finasteride affecting fertility or causing birth defects are mostly unfounded, but some stop for personal reasons.

      community losing ground after a year with dut 0.5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for over a year but is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp inflammation, and burning, and cannot use minoxidil due to side effects. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist, trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, rosemary oil, caffeine shampoo, and considering other treatments like PRP or red light therapy.

      community 6 Month | Oral Finasteride Only 1mg Daily | Update (25m)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  223 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after taking 1mg of oral finasteride daily for six months, with no side effects reported. Previously, he had used finasteride combined with minoxidil but stopped all treatments for a year before resuming finasteride alone.

      community Crown Comeback - Rise from the dead

      in Progress Pictures  1179 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using minoxidil 5% twice daily and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested adding finasteride to maintain gains long-term.

      community Any growth (been taking iron supplements)

      in Is this regrowth? 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on iron supplements for low ferritin levels and considering finasteride and minoxidil if thinning persists. There is debate over starting with finasteride versus dutasteride, with some users advocating for dutasteride due to its potency, while others caution about potential side effects.

      community Still receding at 8 months on finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and microneedling to address hair loss but continues to experience recession after 8 months. Suggestions include being patient as treatments can take 12-18 months to show effects, considering a switch to dutasteride, and consulting a dermatologist for potential underlying scalp conditions.

      community 5+ year users, what has your experience been on fin and dut?

      in Chat  30 upvotes 11 months ago
      Users discussed their experiences with hair loss treatments, primarily finasteride (Fin) and dutasteride (Dut), often combined with minoxidil (Min) and derma rolling. Many reported mixed results, with some seeing slowed hair loss and others experiencing side effects or minimal improvement.

      community 3 month progress. Just min no fin

      in Is this regrowth?  28 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 23-year-old has been using 5% minoxidil and derma stamping for three months to address hair loss, with noticeable improvement. Users suggest adding finasteride to prevent further hair loss, as minoxidil alone doesn't address the underlying DHT issue.

      community Dutasteride just saved my life.

      in Progress Pictures  166 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride and oral minoxidil significantly improved hair growth for the user, with no reported side effects. The user previously used finasteride before switching to dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community Hairline getting better each day.

      in Progress Pictures  1750 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old shares their successful hair regrowth journey using finasteride 1mg daily, topical minoxidil twice a day (mixed with tretinoin 0.025% at night), ketoconazole shampoo 2-3 times a week, and occasional dermarolling. They report no side effects and emphasize the importance of consistency and early intervention.

      community Drastic loss after stabilization for 5 years of DHT blockers, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo

      in Update  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss despite using a combination of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and vitamin D optimization, and is now starting zinc supplementation. Suggestions include considering other causes, possibly increasing dutasteride dosage, switching to oral minoxidil, or maintaining the current regimen and reassessing in six months.

      community 4 months finasteride, someone tell me what’s going on.

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 4 months and minoxidil for over a year, experiencing significant hair loss and thinning. Others suggest it might be a shedding phase, with some users sharing similar experiences and eventual regrowth, while others express skepticism about the effectiveness of the treatments.