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      community 7 months progress with topicals only and micro needling.

      in Is this regrowth?  424 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user reported significant hair regrowth after seven months using topical minoxidil 5% combined with 0.1% finasteride and weekly micro needling. The community responded positively, noting visible improvement and discussing the effectiveness of topical versus oral finasteride.

      community Experiment with Growth Factors and Microneedling

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with microneedling and growth factor topicals for hair growth, avoiding Minoxidil due to shedding concerns. The treatment includes microneedling, growth factor topicals, finasteride, biotin, and a caffeine shampoo.

      community Any form of regrowth, or is there any point?

      in Is this regrowth?  123 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over a year and topical minoxidil since March, noticing small hairs but no significant regrowth. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering microneedling, and possibly trying oral minoxidil for better results.

      community 49 days apart, thoughts on progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using finasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, scalp massages, and Nizoral shampoo. Users share experiences and suggest additional treatments like dutasteride, pyrilutamide, caffeine shampoo, rosemary oil, and red light therapy.

      community 2 Months oral Min/Fin/dermarolling

      in Is this regrowth?  28 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for two months to address hair loss and is considering continuing the treatment until December before possibly switching to Dutasteride. They are hesitant about getting a hair transplant and are exploring other options like SMP, while receiving encouragement and advice from others to continue the current regimen for a longer period to see more results.

      community New 2025 study: high dose oral minoxidil (up to 10mg)

      in Research/Science  80 upvotes 6 months ago
      High-dose oral minoxidil (>5 mg/day) can increase hair density in some men with androgenetic alopecia, but side effects like extra body hair and heart issues are common. Gradual dose increase is advised, but adverse effects may lead to discontinuation or dose adjustments.

      community ~7 months oral fin+min and some microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. They are considering dutasteride but plan to continue with finasteride for a year before making changes.

      community Creatine and hair loss (personal experience)

      in Update  97 upvotes 6 months ago
      Creatine can cause increased hair loss in some people, particularly those with a predisposition to androgenic alopecia, but hair loss often stops after discontinuing its use. Some users experience no hair loss while using creatine.

      community DHT itch and sugar intake ! Anybody seen a link ?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      Reducing sugar intake may lessen scalp itchiness associated with hair loss, even when using treatments like finasteride. Some users also report similar symptoms while on dutasteride.

      community One year 2.5mg Minoxidil 1.25mg finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  185 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after one year of using 2.5mg Minoxidil and 1.25mg Finasteride for hair loss. The discussion includes suggestions for additional treatments like dermastamping, dutasteride, and increasing Minoxidil dosage, with mixed opinions on the effectiveness of current treatments.

      community Creatine and ru-58841 experiences?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      RU58841 is preferred over finasteride for blocking DHT on the scalp, especially for those with aggressive MPB. Creatine is associated with increased hair shedding, even when using RU58841.

      community Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 7 months ago
      Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil use, with suggestions to reduce dosage or switch to finasteride. Users recommend hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, or electrolysis to manage excess facial hair.

      community Took the plunge, bros. 3500 grafts later..

      in Transplants  167 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user underwent a hair transplant with 3500 grafts after trying treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, preferring a local clinic in Toronto over traveling to Turkey. The user plans to continue using finasteride to maintain existing hair, as the transplanted hair is DHT resistant.

      community Should I risk changing to Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for better hair regrowth, despite concerns about potential shedding and side effects. Opinions vary, with some suggesting the switch for stronger results and others advising caution due to possible side effects and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community 2018-2025 hair line documentation

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user documented their hair treatment journey from 2018 to 2025, primarily using dutasteride after initially trying topical minoxidil in 2023. They saw noticeable regrowth in the temple area after two months and experienced some shedding after stopping minoxidil.

      community Taking minoxidil feels like working out, for my hair

      in Chat  17 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil, such as palpitations and insomnia, and switched to topical minoxidil, which led to noticeable hair regrowth, especially at the hairline. They also use finasteride and observed increased hair shedding initially, which later stabilized.
      20M with Crown Thinning: Minoxidil/Finasteride Shedding Concerns

      community 20M with Crown Thinning: Minoxidil/Finasteride Shedding Concerns

      in General  110 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing crown thinning is using a topical minoxidil/finasteride treatment and is concerned about shedding. Shedding is common and temporary, lasting weeks to months, and it's advised to continue the treatment as results can take up to a year.

      community 4 days after a hair transplant

      in Satire  1497 upvotes 7 months ago
      A satirical discussion about a hair transplant, with humorous comments on graft placement and clinic choice. The conversation includes references to a "Rebuild a Scalp Clinic" and jokes about using pubic hair and overharvesting.

      community why are beard gains on min usually permanent?

      in Minoxidil  43 upvotes 7 months ago
      Beard gains from minoxidil are usually permanent due to facial hair follicles' lower sensitivity to DHT. Scalp hair requires ongoing DHT suppression with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 to maintain gains after stopping minoxidil.