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      community Topical 0.3% finstaeride and 5% min

      in Is this regrowth?  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and Nizoral for 5 months and is questioning if they are experiencing hair regrowth. The conversation revolves around identifying potential hair regrowth.

      community Growing and losing hair at the same time (24M) . Extremely confused!

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, iron supplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hair loss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.

      community microneedling and sun exposure

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      Avoid sun exposure for 7-14 days after microneedling the scalp, using a hat for protection. Sunscreen on the scalp can be messy and irritating.

      community Current progress of hair journey

      in Is this regrowth?  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and biotin for hair regrowth. They experience side effects like ED but are willing to continue for hair preservation.

      community Microneedling questions (18yo) on RU

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old is seeking advice on microneedling while using RU58841 for hair loss. Recommendations include using a derma pen with 0.5mm needles every two weeks and avoiding RU application for 24 hours post-microneedling to prevent absorption into the bloodstream.

      community Anybody try Duderma from min max?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is using topical dutasteride, topical finasteride, and minoxidil to address a receding hairline and is seeking opinions on their routine. They report seeing vellus hair growth after nearly three months of use.

      community This shedding phase is brutal man…

      in Is this regrowth?  586 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing a difficult shedding phase after starting a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Despite the shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and plan to continue the treatment, encouraged by others' positive results.

      community Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.

      community 1 Year on FIN EOD and Topical MIN

      in Is this regrowth?  295 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil but is currently going through a shedding phase. Despite the shedding, progress is evident, and users suggest patience and possibly adding microneedling to improve results.

      community Dealing with Retrograde Alopecia

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.

      community Hydrocortisone helps with itch

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Hydrocortisone helps relieve scalp itchiness, possibly caused by minoxidil. Users discuss its effectiveness for managing this side effect.

      community Update on hair, will be posting monthly! Nov 8 – Jan 14

      in Progress Pictures  334 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's progress with treating their hair loss, including using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, dermapenning twice weekly and ket 2% shampoo two to three times per week. Other users offered advice such as not derma penning too often or shaving the area bald for a couple of months.

      community Custom topical from Rootsbyga.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user received a custom topical treatment for hair loss from Rootsbyga, which includes minoxidil and possibly other ingredients to enhance its effectiveness. The initial test cost $120, and the monthly topical costs around $70, with concerns about long-term use of steroids like hydrocortisone.

      community Extreme growth from only vitamins!

      in Update  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after improving their diet, getting sunlight, taking a multivitamin, and exercising, following a period of extreme calorie restriction and hair shedding. Others in the conversation attribute the hair regrowth to increased calorie intake rather than just vitamins.

      community finasteride microneedling and exosomes

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a 21-year-old using finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, hair growth serums, and exosome therapy to treat early-stage thinning on the crown. They are questioning if these treatments are sufficient to improve hair thickness.

      community Depressed that DUPA rules me out of a transplant

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
      Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

      community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

      in Research  413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.

      community Hair (and eyebrow) regrowth journey (23 y/o). Around 1 year difference

      in Progress Pictures  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shares their hair and eyebrow regrowth journey, attributing success to a routine involving Minoxidil, Dutasteride, vitamins, biotin, and fish oil, alongside improved lifestyle habits. They report no side effects from Dutasteride and minor itchiness from Minoxidil, noting significant improvements in appearance and satisfaction with the results.

      community Figuring out my own experimental protocol

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      User tries dermapen for hair loss and plans to use non-mainstream topicals like c60, ghk-cu, and ptd-dbm with valproic acid. They also use a head massager and modified LLLT belt for additional treatment.

      community What’s your views on clascoterone 5% topical solution by cosmo

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 6 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% topical solution shows promise for treating male-pattern hair loss by blocking DHT at the follicle without systemic absorption, potentially offering fewer side effects than oral treatments like finasteride. While results are promising, long-term safety and effectiveness need further study, and it may serve as a starting point for developing more effective treatments.

      community Stopping min on scalp - psoriasis

      in Minoxidil  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.

      community Topical Dutasteride 0.025% 2ml once a week

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses using topical dutasteride 0.025% once a week for hair maintenance, alongside fortified minoxidil, RU58841, and Reviv Hair Serum. They seek feedback on the effectiveness of this regimen.

      community 26/F - Lots of stuff going on - Pics inside.

       5 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hair loss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hair loss.

      community Minoxidil: How It Changes the Scalp Hormone Environment

      in Research/Science  80 upvotes 3 months ago
      Minoxidil increases blood supply to the scalp, strengthening dormant follicles and extending the growth phase, but may increase scalp activity that can be countered with DHT blockers. Women experiencing side effects from finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss might consider alternatives like estrogen, especially if on birth control.