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      community Scared to start oral minoxidil (23M) — need advice

      in General  129 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering whether to try oral minoxidil due to fear of side effects, after inconsistent use of topical minoxidil. They are advised to try topical minoxidil consistently first, as it has fewer systemic effects.

      community 148 Days Minoxidil+Finasteride Topical, Keto Shampo 2x Weekly

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treating hair loss with a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, as well as keto shampoo twice weekly; other treatments such as microneedling and oral finasteride were discussed but the user is hesitant due to potential scarring. Additionally, another user suggested switching to oral minoxidil for further gains.

      community day 107 of kx826 .5% . 1+ years on topical minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for over a year and added kx826/pyrilutamide to improve hair growth, avoiding finasteride due to side effects like lowered libido and panic attacks. They report positive results with reduced shedding and healthier hair, particularly in areas previously unresponsive to minoxidil.

      community How to make my minoxidil more effective

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about enhancing the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss. Suggestions include using tretinoin alongside minoxidil, though its effectiveness is uncertain.

      community Minox 5 Months + Finasterid 3 Months

      in Progress Pictures  384 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for 5 months and oral finasteride for 3 months, reporting positive results without side effects. They apply minoxidil twice daily and take 1 mg of finasteride daily.

      community I think waiting it out and adding oral minox did the trick!

      in Update  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced hair regrowth by adding oral minoxidil to his regimen, which already included dutasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and levothyroxine. He also uses microneedling, biotin vitamins, and exercises regularly, reporting no side effects from oral minoxidil so far.

      community 3 months progress on dutasteride and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 3 years ago
      EdgeLord19941's progress with hair loss medication, which includes 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5mg oral minoxidil daily and microneedling with an electronic pen once every 7-14 days at 1.5mm. There have been positive results reported within 3 months of following this regimen with no major side effects.

      community How often microneedle/ top min

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      Microneedling should be done every 1-2 weeks, with a recommended wait of at least 24 hours before applying topical minoxidil. Finasteride is planned to be used daily at 1mg.

      community Finasteride + Minoxidil 6-Week Update

      in Is this regrowth?  90 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 40-year-old man experiencing male pattern baldness reports noticeable hair regrowth after 6 weeks of using finasteride 1 mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. He has not experienced any side effects and plans to continue monitoring his progress.

      community 36 year old. 18month moxidil and fin.

      in Progress Pictures  732 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old has been using 1mg oral finasteride daily and minoxidil foam twice daily for 18 months, experiencing significant hair regrowth with no side effects. Initial shedding occurred, but noticeable improvements began around 11 months, with major changes by 16 months.

      community RU58841 and Min - topical 50 mg each day

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's hair improvement after 14.5 months using RU58841 and Minoxidil topically at 50 mg each day, with noticeable hairline improvement but incomplete crown area recovery. The person struggles to take good pictures of their crown area.

      community Switching from Oral Minoxidil back to topical

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from oral minoxidil back to topical due to heart issues and palpitations. Users discuss experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, with mixed results and concerns about side effects.

      community Low dose oral minoxidil, any success stories?

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil shows mixed results, with some users experiencing hair regrowth and others seeing no significant change. Finasteride is also commonly used, often in combination with minoxidil, and is generally considered effective with a low rate of side effects.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.

      community Is it true some people respond better to topical min vs oral min?

      in General  92 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user saw some improvement with topical minoxidil over 6-7 months and recently switched to oral minoxidil and finasteride, experiencing mild side effects from finasteride. They are concerned about losing gains from topical minoxidil and are seeking advice on whether to continue with the new regimen.

      community Is there any chance of improvement?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.
      2.5 months of treatment

      community 2.5 months of treatment

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 18 hours ago
      The user has been using 0.5 mg oral finasteride and recently switched to 2.5 mg oral minoxidil from topical application. They are observing potential early regrowth with longer baby hairs.

      community 10 months topical Minoxidil %5 results

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's progress pictures of 10 month results after using 5% topical minoxidil, which were well-received by other users. Other users suggested that the user add finasteride to their hair loss treatment regimen for longer lasting results.

      community Do you recommend oral minoxidil after your full experience?

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      LemonyBonobo started oral minoxidil a week ago, experiencing significant shedding, and is concerned about potentially worsening their hair condition. They also use dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling. Elyktronix, who has been on oral minoxidil for 15 months, recommends it, noting that shedding can be a positive response and that results take time.

      community Wednesday after micro needling through Friday today.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and considering adding rosemary and pumpkin saw palmetto to their regimen. They report significant hair growth, especially with dutasteride, and are considering increasing their dose and adding RU58841.

      community 3 Months on “Phoenix” 2-in-1 pill (1mg fin + 3mg min oral)

      in Product  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is taking a 2-in-1 pill containing 1mg finasteride and 3mg minoxidil daily, noticing some hair thickening and new hair growth but minimal progress at the back of the head. They are considering adding topical minoxidil or increasing dosage and are unsure if they should change their routine or wait for more results.

      community Progress: 0.5mg finasteride + 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  431 upvotes 3 years ago
      This user uses a combination of finasteride and oral minoxidil to treat hair loss, and reports that the treatment has had an impact on his growth without any major side effects. He also shares advice on how to obtain the necessary medications in certain countries.

      community topical min 2 years, topical fin 1 year

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing improved hair density after using topical Minoxidil for two years and topical Finasteride for one year, with occasional microneedling. They adjusted Finasteride concentration over time and are considering additional treatments like a hair transplant.

      community Hair has only gotten worse ~10 months on minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil, and is considering switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They also tried microneedling and tretinoin with minoxidil, and are exploring Sulfogenz topical minoxidil.