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      community I was a non-responder to Minoxidil before my esophagus surgery

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hair growth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.

      community i need your advice please tell

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing stage 2 hair loss and thinning, noticing more scalp visibility with short hair. They are considering diet, yoga, scalp massage, supplements, and a serum recommended by their doctor, and questioning if it's safe to stop using the serum and whether to get a blood test since hair loss isn't a family trait.

      community Have b-complex vitamins helped anyone else?

      in Update  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      B-complex vitamins may improve hair appearance but have limited impact on hair loss. Some users also use minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.

      community Starting a weekly update post for two years

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user plans to maintain and improve hair health using finasteride, a balanced diet, exercise, and regular hair care, while avoiding minoxidil. They intend to share weekly updates on their progress.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      community First time visiting a dermatologist for hairloss, I'm skeptical

      in Chat  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user visited a dermatologist for hair loss and was prescribed Minoxidil without a physical examination, leading to skepticism about the thoroughness of the appointment. The user is considering seeking a second opinion due to the lack of tests or physical checks.

      community My Vitamin D (25-0H) levels came <4.20 ng/ml (<20 implies deficiency)and B12 came 184 pg/ml (Should be between 211-911). I have a lot of dandruff. The derm has prescribed me with 60k vitamin d tablet once a week and multivitamins for a month. Vitamin deficiency implies TE no? or is it MPB?

      in Treatment  38 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and mentions using finasteride. It also suggests getting a biopsy to differentiate between MPB and other conditions.

      community Any supps/topicals you thought made a difference?

      in Product  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, with some users avoiding finasteride due to potential side effects and opting for alternatives like dermarolling, minoxidil, peppermint oil, and other natural remedies. Despite trying different supplements and oils, many users report limited success, with some eventually considering or using finasteride, dutasteride, or topical treatments for better results.

      community Two Shedding Cycles? Telogen effluvium or not?

      in Question  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after extended fasting, initially thought to be Telogen Effluvium, but later suspected male pattern baldness. They tried finasteride briefly but stopped due to concerns about side effects, and are unsure if the hair loss is due to Telogen Effluvium or another cause.

      community Take the meds, but know that LIFESTYLE MATTERS

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride aid hair regrowth, but a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight, enhances their effectiveness. Being underweight can impede hair regrowth, while a balanced diet and addressing deficiencies can improve outcomes.

      community Minoxidil asking advice as an 23F

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 23-year-old woman is considering starting minoxidil for hair thinning but is concerned about its long-term use and effectiveness. Recommendations include consulting a doctor, checking ferritin levels, and considering treatments like spironolactone or finasteride, while minoxidil is suggested for regrowth but not as a primary treatment.

      community My way to recovery and advice - Hope this helps (m20)

      in Product  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old shared their experience of reversing hair loss without using minoxidil or finasteride, instead relying on supplements like biotin, collagen, fish oil, saw palmetto, and various vitamins. They emphasized the importance of a balanced supplement schedule and noted improvements in hair health without experiencing additional shedding.

      community Doesn't feel like there's any good options (Rant)

      in Chat  17 upvotes 1 month ago
      An 18-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and is concerned about treatment options, including finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, due to potential side effects and costs. They are also taking vitamins for deficiencies and considering alternatives like hair transplants or embracing the bald look.

      community Zero Progress on dutasteride :(

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  59 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is frustrated with minimal hair regrowth after using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and previously finasteride and topical minoxidil. Despite feeling discouraged, others suggest continuing treatment as progress can be slow and subtle, with some users noting visible improvement.

      community Before and after 1 year of oral fin + topic min still 0 improvements

      in Is this regrowth?  35 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically the lack of improvement after one year of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to stronger medications like dutasteride and oral minoxidil, considering a hair transplant, and possibly using microneedling or tretinoin.

      community Male baldness - tried everything - emotionally tired....

      in Chat  37 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 30-year-old man is frustrated with hair loss despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and PRP. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.

      community The second shed has been brutal (4 months and ongoing)

      in Progress Pictures  44 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but faced a prolonged shedding phase, leading them to increase the finasteride dose and add oral dutasteride. Despite concerns about shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and are supplementing with Vitamin D.

      community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m

      in Progress Pictures  526 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.

      community Feeling hopeless even on nuclear stack

      in Update  25 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user feels hopeless about hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, and having a hair transplant. They are advised to maintain consistency in treatment, consider increasing dutasteride dosage, and explore topical solutions for better results.

      community Before and after of 20 months of fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced worsening hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and switched to dutasteride five months ago. They are considering adding tretinoin and microneedling to their routine for better results.

      community Non-responder to minoxidil for years

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss with initial success, but later experienced increased shedding and no regrowth. They recently added vitamin D3 supplements and microneedling, which reduced shedding, but are seeking advice on regrowth, with suggestions to try tretinoin with minoxidil and consider dutasteride.

      community Dutasteride and Haircafe save lives

      in Progress Pictures  202 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement after 15 months of treatment, using finasteride initially, then switching to dutasteride, and recently adding topical minoxidil. They credit their progress to dutasteride and support from Haircafe, a YouTuber.