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      community 2 years later and my hair has come back decently…

      in Progress Pictures  129 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 47-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil, despite initial setbacks with scalp inflammation from minoxidil. The treatment improved hair thickness and color, though some sexual side effects were noted.

      community Hair regrowth - 3 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo, noting improvement from Norwood 5 to Norwood 4. They also mentioned lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, and received positive feedback on their progress.

      community 6 month min only results + dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using 1ml of Kirkland minoxidil daily and weekly 1mm dermarolling, noting no side effects and minimal shedding. They plan to consider finasteride or dutasteride after midterms, attributing hair loss to genetics.

      community Current Stack: 1mg fin / 2.5mg min

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen much change and is considering increasing minoxidil to 5mg. They plan to consult a dermatologist for further advice.
      22M Seeking Advice on Hairline Recession; Stopped Finasteride Due to Side Effects

      community 22M Seeking Advice on Hairline Recession; Stopped Finasteride Due to Side Effects

      in General  128 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 22-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is seeking advice after stopping finasteride due to side effects, despite its effectiveness, and is currently using minoxidil and taking vitamin D supplements. They are concerned about their receding hairline and are considering whether to continue treatments or shave their head.

      community Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 38-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss progression and tried topical Minoxidil for 15 months without success, then switched to a combination spray with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin for two months, still seeing no improvement. Users suggest patience, as Finasteride can take six months to a year to show results, and recommend considering oral treatments if health permits, while also advising against washing off treatments too soon.

      community M29 - 4 YEARS on Dutasteride - almost no progress

      in Chat  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been on a comprehensive hair loss treatment regimen for four years, including Dutasteride, topical and oral Minoxidil, and various other treatments, but has seen little progress and is considering a hair transplant. Despite trying multiple therapies, including PRP and exosome injections, the user is still experiencing hair thinning and is hesitant about trying peptides due to potential cancer risks.

      community Min/Dut/Fin Update (Plateaued)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user reports that their hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling has plateaued, with no significant additional regrowth. They have stopped using creatine to simplify their regimen and are relieved with the current state compared to before treatment.

      community before and after 3 months of meds 20m

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old using 1 mg finasteride, 2 ml topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss shows progress after three months, with thicker hair and temple regrowth. No side effects reported, and the user is considering switching to oral minoxidil.

      community Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 4 months ago
      Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.

      community Has anyone used minoxidil cream before?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is considering switching from a 5% minoxidil spray to a minoxidil cream, hoping it will be easier to apply and less greasy. They are seeking feedback on the cream's effectiveness and suitability for sensitive scalps.

      community M22, Finasteride 3 Months in, seeking advice!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old male with a family history of baldness has been using finasteride for 3 months and previously used minoxidil. He is concerned about hair loss progression and seeks advice on whether to restart minoxidil and improve his lifestyle, while being advised to be patient with the treatment.

      community Kowalski, analysis (Fin + Min, no dermarolling)

      in Progress Pictures  161 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 29-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride and 50mg/g topical minoxidil daily for hair loss, with plans to reduce minoxidil use due to greasiness and considering a hair transplant for receding temples. No side effects from finasteride were reported, and many users suggest a transplant may not be necessary due to good hair density.

      community Worried after using minoxidil once in a home with cats

      in Female  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user applied minoxidil for hair loss and worried about its toxicity to cats after their cat drank from a water fountain they touched. After consulting a vet and pet poison control, they were reassured that the exposure was not enough to harm the cat, and others advised using gloves and being cautious in the future.

      community 0.25 % fin and 0.25% dut together topically

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.

      community Ulo low dose dut/fin hair serum

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced severe sexual side effects from topical finasteride with minoxidil but found no side effects with low-dose dutasteride and finasteride serums from Ulo after a hair transplant. They also used a hair growth serum with saw palmetto without side effects.

      community Topical fin/min/tret hairline worse after 15 months

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using a combination spray with 0.1% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and tretinoin for over a year but feels their hairline has worsened. They are considering increasing the concentration of finasteride and adding 5% minoxidil once a day, while another user suggests trying oral finasteride for potentially better results.

      community Is combining topical and oral finasteride pointless

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and oral finasteride for hair loss but hasn't seen progress yet. They are considering switching to oral finasteride only due to scalp issues from the topical solution, but are advised to continue the current regimen for at least six months to a year.

      community Should I stop using minoxidil after barely any results (16M)

      in Minoxidil  100 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 16-year-old is considering stopping minoxidil due to minimal results in hair and eyebrow thickness and concerns about potential shedding after discontinuation. They are unsure if continued use is necessary and seek advice on how to stop without causing hair loss.