community My hair is not growing, how to grow it. fin+min
The user took finasteride daily for 10 months and minoxidil once a day for 1.5 years but saw no significant hair growth. They are seeking advice on how to grow their hair.
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720-750 / 1000+ resultscommunity Ultrasound can show you if your hair will ever grow back
Ultrasound imaging can non-invasively detect active and inactive hair follicles, inflammation, and fibrosis, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies. It may help assess hair growth potential and diagnose scalp issues, but some users believe in trying treatments regardless of ultrasound results.
community Would you trade your ability to grow beard with head full of hair?
Many would trade beard growth for a full head of hair, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Some prefer beards or have experienced side effects, leading to mixed opinions.
community Balding Sucks. Balding Young is Awful. Balding Young and being Unable to Grow any Facial Hair is Hell on Earth
A 25-year-old is frustrated with hair loss and inability to grow facial hair despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. Suggestions include trying topical treatments, considering a hair system, or seeking professional help for mental health.
community Finasteride changes my life , I never grow ever before so much hair
User experienced hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride and 3 months using keto shampoo, with no side effects. Others shared their experiences and gave advice on relationships and hair care.
community Buzzed my hair again to see where I’m really at, nothing has really changed in the front but I think the mid-scalp anterior mid-scalp vertex and crown diffusing has stopped/reversed completely. gonna grow it out again, I’m about 7.5 months in now.
Hair loss treatments, particularly using finasteride and minoxidil. The user has experienced positive results from taking finasteride with no side effects and suggests listening to the podcast of Spencer Kobren for more information on such treatments.
community Follow up to covid and hair loss: how long did it take to grow back your hair after loss hair from Covid?
People are discussing hair loss after COVID, with one person reporting significant thinning and asking about recovery time and treatments. Their current treatment includes daily Minoxidil, daily 0.5mg Dutasteride, twice-weekly Ketoconazole 2%, daily RU58841, and weekly microneedling.
community 5 months on min+fin and letting my hair grow
The user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using topical minoxidil (1ml per day) and oral finasteride (1mg per day) for hair growth, with no side effects reported. The user also mentioned having a hair transplant in December and uses pH-neutral baby shampoo.
community Did you know that oral min actually makes you grow hair on your bones? This skeleton was donated by someone who died from oral min.
The conversation is about the claim that oral minoxidil can make hair grow on bones. The conclusion is that this claim is not true, as evidenced by the user's head being bald while the body is furry.
community new way to activate stem cells to make hair grow
Stem cell-related treatments and drugs like RCGD423 and WAY are being tested for hair growth. Clinics are conducting tests on patients who haven't had previous treatments.
community Stressing out leads to hair loss. Staying positive and believing you will grow hair actually slows down MPB and can sometimes cause some hair growth.
Staying positive and managing stress may slow hair loss, but treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are essential for managing male pattern baldness. Stress can accelerate hair loss, but genetics play a significant role, and early treatment is crucial.
community $20,000 reimbursement to participate in a Hair Loss Clinical Trial (in Australia) that could grow back your hair and reverse grey hair if successful.
A clinical trial in Australia offers $20,000 for participation, aiming to regrow hair and reverse grey hair. Participants must not have used hair treatments recently and must visit a Melbourne clinic regularly over 18 months.
community Been shaving head since 26. Let it grow for 2 weeks just to see. Is there even a point to consulting a hair loss specialist at this point? If not then I’ll keep shaving,
The user is considering whether to consult a hair loss specialist after letting their hair grow for two weeks, having previously shaved their head since age 26. They are contemplating continuing to shave if consulting a specialist seems unnecessary.
community Thank you guys! Before this sub I thought all hair-grow-back product are scam.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using Finasteride and Minoxidil, noting increased confidence and no serious side effects except for increased body hair. Others in the conversation discussed varying results, potential side effects, and the possibility of switching to Dutasteride if effectiveness decreases.
community Another follow up. 2 years and 7 months on Fin and Min. For the first time in years, I can grow my hair.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1 mg) for 2 years and 7 months and topical minoxidil (5%) for about 13 years, with no side effects reported. The user noted many shedding phases but observed stronger hair regrowth each time, leading to increased confidence and positive feedback from others.
community Do you guys have very thin hairs that don’t grow where you lost hair?
Thin, short hairs often appear in areas of hair loss but may not grow fully despite treatments like finasteride. Some users consider additional treatments like microneedling or hair transplants.
community People that don’t have 4c hair which is mostly all races that aren’t black have it better than us. Yall can have a receding hairline like this and still pull it off but I end up looking like this with mine, even when I grow my hair out 😭
Black individuals may embrace baldness better due to less contrast between hair and skin. Finasteride is suggested for hair loss management, and natural styles like buzz cuts are recommended.
community I post relatively a lot here. I knew I could help more people like me. Because I learned a lot from here. I actually met good people here, from afar, who helped me grow my hair. As you can see, I was almost bald at age 34, and today I am 35.5 with very good hair. Oral Propecia, topical Minoxidil..
A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using oral Propecia, topical Minoxidil, Ketozol shampoo, a derma roller, strength training, Omega 3, and Biotin. They experienced initial shedding but saw significant improvement in hair growth after 3-4 months.
community Finasteride and minoxidil 3 months. What do you think? I’m able to grow my hair now as it’s not as thin as it used to be.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the person's hair has improved after using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months. Some users suspect that the person may have had a hair transplant.
community Finasteride has not only helped my hairline but also the thickness of my hair and has helped it grow a lot in general over the last 6 months. Thoughts?
Finasteride helping to improve the user's hairline, thickness, and growth over the last 6 months. Other users offered their support and encouragement.
community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair
The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.
community Waterman's Grow Me Shampoo - Snake Oil?
A user has been using Waterman's Grow Me Shampoo, which claims to have DHT blockers and promote hair growth. They've noticed potentially faster hair growth and some new hairs but are unsure if the product is effective or not.
community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?
Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.
community New to hair loss treatments, what should I use?
Use topical minoxidil and dermarolling to help grow hair, but also take a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying issue and prevent further hair loss.
community Why does the same hormone grow your beard and destroy your hairline?
DHT promotes beard growth but causes scalp hair loss due to inflammation and fibrosis. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil help with hormonal signals and blood flow but don't address underlying inflammation.
community Do this tiny hairs on temples grow ?
The conversation is about hair regrowth and treatments for hair loss, specifically discussing the use of minoxidil, dermarolling, and finasteride. Users suggest starting finasteride to prevent further hair loss and potentially regrow thicker hair, while some express concerns about its effects on sperm count.
community Hairline hairs wont grow past a certain length :(
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling, noting significant hair regrowth except at the hairline. They plan to start oral minoxidil and switch to a combination treatment, while another user mentioned that some miniaturized hairs may not fully recover.
community Does regrowth always start as thin hairs? Do hairs thicken as they grow or do they need to shed and then come back to get thicker?
Hair regrowth can start as thin hairs that may thicken over time, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil showing varied results. Some users report initial shedding followed by thicker regrowth, while others experience mixed outcomes in different areas.
community 2.5 months in (guess it’s time to grow it)
The user experienced significant hair growth using topical minoxidil 5%, finasteride 0.1%, and a 0.5 mm dermaroller weekly. They reported no side effects and are pleased with the results after 2.5 months.
community Seeing people cure their hairloss in a fraction of the time its taking me to grow a few hairs it killing me
A user is frustrated with slow hair regrowth despite using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. Others suggest trying dutasteride or oral minoxidil for potentially better results.