community 12 Month Progress w/ Topical Fin+Min
User shared 12-month progress using topical 0.25% finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Most replies suggest waiting longer for potential further regrowth before considering a hair transplant.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultscommunity [25M] After a year on minoxidil, not satisfied. How grafts would I need?
The user is considering a hair transplant after a year on minoxidil without satisfactory results and is advised to use finasteride or dutasteride as a DHT blocker. Suggestions include using microneedling, tretinoin, and possibly needing 3000-4000 grafts for the transplant.
community Can’t compete with this kid (6 months: 1mg finasteride, 2mL minoxidil daily)
TurboMoe has been using 1mg finasteride and 2mL minoxidil daily for 6 months to reverse his frontal hair loss, with good results. He previously used finasteride in his 20's but stopped before having children due to low sperm count; he stayed off it until his last child was born.
community Can anyone point me to a topical DualGen Equivalent with Minoxidil and Retinol?
The user is seeking an alternative to DualGen 15 that includes Minoxidil and Retinol but is less sticky and more convenient to use. They find the current product inconvenient due to its stickiness and long wait time before washing.
community 2 Year Update: 24 months of Dutasteride 1mg Daily and 2.5-5mg Oral Minoxidil Daily on Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 24 months using 1mg daily Dutasteride and 2.5-5mg oral Minoxidil for diffuse unpatterned alopecia. The discussion covers treatment effectiveness, side effects, and comparisons with Finasteride.
community 5 months in and not a lot of results - Transplant ?
The user is experiencing hair thinning and is using minoxidil, dutasteride injections, and red light therapy with little success after 4.5 months. Suggestions include switching to finasteride instead of dutasteride injections.
community One year post hair transplant with 2k grafts
A user shared progress pictures one year after a hair transplant with 2,000 grafts on the crown area. They use topical minoxidil and finasteride daily, along with biotin supplements.
community Should I HT or continue more time on fin and add in minoxidil first?
The user has experienced solid regrowth after 8 months on finasteride and is considering adding minoxidil to the regimen. They are contemplating whether to continue this treatment for a year or opt for a hair transplant.
community How to use tretinoin for maximum minoxidil absorption
Using tretinoin to enhance minoxidil absorption for hair loss treatment. Apply tretinoin, wait 30 minutes, then apply minoxidil; use moisturizer to manage skin reactions.
community PRP + GFC for hair regrowth?..
A dermatologist recommended PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) for pattern baldness, but online sources suggest they may not be effective. The user is seeking opinions on these treatments.
community 9 months fin/min + 4 months dut /min. I had no idea how much progress I made until comparing these two pictures.
The conversation is about a user's progress in hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil for 9 months, followed by dutasteride and minoxidil for 4 months, and recently adding RU58841. The user reports no side effects and anticipates further improvement.
community 2 year progress | 1mg fin daily and topical min twice daily
A user shared a 2-year hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice daily, with noticeable thickening after 7 months. Other users discussed the commitment required and potential side effects, but the original poster experienced no side effects.
community 2.5 months progress (1 mg oral fin + 2.5 mg oral minoxidil)
A 33-year-old male reports slight hair regrowth and improved thickness after 2.5 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, and a serum with Redensyl, Anagain, Capixyl, and Procapil. Users note slight improvement, especially in the crown area, and suggest patience for more results.
community Discussion: Evidence Refuting the "24-Hour Rule" for Minoxidil and Dermarolling
The 24-hour waiting period after dermarolling before applying minoxidil is unnecessary. New research supports the simultaneous application of minoxidil with microneedling for better hair growth results.
community How You Can Help Speed Up the Verteporfin Trials
The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.
community Starting fin/min before big event
A 29-year-old male with diffuse thinning plans to start minoxidil and finasteride soon but is concerned about potential shedding before a big event in late April/early May. He is considering whether to start treatment now or wait until after the event.
community 4 month progress update. hair transplant, 1000 grafts each temple, plus 1000 grafts on crown (3000 total). I take oral oral dutasteride + topical minoxidil daily since the surgery
A hair transplant surgery involving 3000 grafts and the daily use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for four months since that procedure.
community 2-3 months on Big 3 (now adding Keto into the mix as well). Hope these new hairs on my temples will grow into fully healthy hairs. Would bring me back to a NW1😎 Will come back with follow up updates 3 and 6 months.
A user who has been using the "Big 3" hair loss treatments (ketoconazole, minoxidil and finasteride) for 2-3 months and is hoping to see positive results. The other user commented that they look like a hyper responder and asked if they were using oral or topical fin/min.
community Crazy Journey (5 Difficult Years)
A user shared their hair restoration journey after a botched transplant, highlighting successful results with 8000 grafts and 5mg oral minoxidil, while choosing not to use finasteride due to potential side effects. The user reported no side effects from minoxidil, except for extra body hair, and expressed satisfaction with the current results.
community About 1/2 months in the first two pictures to today almost 3 months in. With demi roller, moxi foam, fen pills, and biotin gummies
The user discusses their hair regrowth progress over almost three months using a dermaroller, Minoxidil foam, finasteride pills, and biotin gummies. They share before and after pictures to show the improvement.
community Third shedding phase on less than 6 months of treatment
The user has been using minoxidil for almost 6 months and finasteride for almost 4 months, experiencing significant shedding and minimal stabilization. They are considering switching to dutasteride if no improvements are seen and are advised to be patient, as results may take up to 2 years.
community 2 and A Half Months on Fin + Min
The user has been using 1 mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil inconsistently for 2.5 months and is satisfied with the progress. Other users commented on the progress, with some suggesting oral minoxidil as a more convenient option.
community (M23)Been on DUT for a year and 1 month- so is a transplant not a good option if DUT doesn’t work🤷♂️
The user has been using Dutasteride for over a year for hair loss and is considering a hair transplant if it doesn't work. Suggestions include adding Minoxidil and microneedling, but some advise against a transplant as the current treatment seems effective.
community 6 Month Transplant Update-Dr. Anuj, Medrootz (delhi)
The user is very satisfied with their hair transplant results after six months, using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They praise Dr. Anuj and consider future touch-ups for a small untouched crown area.
community [2100 Grafts to Frontal Third | Dutasteride + Oral Minoxidil Stack | SMP + PRP | 42 Years Old
A 42-year-old had 2,100 grafts transplanted to the frontal third of the scalp, using treatments like Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, and PRP. They plan to add RU58841 and have scheduled SMP to improve cosmetic results.
community From n5 to n3 going n2 , 1 year 2mos progress
The user improved their hair loss from stage 5 to stage 3 using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a Dermapen. They saw results after 6 months, experienced a shedding phase, then saw more gains, advising others not to be discouraged during the shedding phase.
community Is this progress?, on the first 2 pics I had been 2 months on fin .5 min and tretinoin, and 1 month on 1mg fin, second pics is now it's 2 months and 15 days on 1mg fin with minox and tretinoin
The user is discussing their hair regrowth progress after using 1mg finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for over two months. They are comparing photos from different stages of their treatment to assess improvement.
community 2nd Edit: 33m. One year on 5%Min + 0.5% Tret
A 33-year-old man shares his one-year progress using 5% Minoxidil and 0.5% Tretinoin cream, along with derma stamping and specific shampoos, to combat hair thinning and promote hair growth. He avoids using finasteride or dutasteride, despite suggestions from others to try them for long-term maintenance.
community Peak bald 2017. To a 2,000 FTE hair transplant without regiment last December. To now, 4 months later using fin, twice daily min 5%, and weekly .25 roll.
The user had a hair transplant with 2,000 grafts in 2017, and after four and a half months of using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, and Boton shampoo, they are seeing hair regrowth including the return of their widow's peak. They are considering switching to RU58841 and a deeper derma rolling treatment.
community 4 Months progress after Hair Transplant 4.5k grafts
User shared progress pictures 4 months after a hair transplant with 4.5k grafts. They used Duta, Min, Expecia, Argan Oil, and LLT Cap for treatment.