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      community Only 1.5 months into treatment - is this normal or too fast?

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old started treatment for androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, anti-dandruff shampoo, and a corticosteroid solution. After 1.5 months, they noticed increased hair density and are considering switching to oral minoxidil due to scalp issues.

      community Treatment prognosis, 22M

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 22-year-old male with hair loss is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling after being diagnosed with MPB, vitamin D deficiency, and dandruff. He seeks advice on whether these treatments can realistically improve his hair density and achieve a healthier NW2.

      community 75 days on Oral Minoxidil and Oral Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  148 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair thickening after 75 days using 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly dermastamping. They also reported increased body and facial hair growth.

      community 18M Unsure About Topical vs. Oral Fin After Shedding, Started Feb 2024

      in General  117 upvotes 11 months ago
      An 18-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical minoxidil consistently for over a year, with some improvement in hair density. They tried switching to a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced possible side effects, so they returned to using only minoxidil, along with biotin and dermarolling, and are seeking advice on whether finasteride might still be effective for them.

      community 4 years oral fin, 2 years oral min

      in Progress Pictures  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 4-year experience with oral finasteride and 2-year experience with oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, noting minor side effects like weaker erections and increased hair growth elsewhere. They reported significant regrowth primarily from finasteride and maintained a consistent dosage of 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily.

      community Update on the ol' crown (oral min/fin)

      in Progress Pictures  1013 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride daily leads to significant hair regrowth without side effects, especially at the crown. Consistency is crucial, and some users consider additional methods like derma rolling.

      community Today was Last update on pp405

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 11 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, PP405, is moving from phase 2A to 2B in clinical trials, sparking discussions about its potential to regrow dormant hairs and its impact on existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism, while others are hopeful about its future effectiveness.

      community Oral fin -> topical, shedding like hell

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from oral finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, and switched to topical finasteride, which led to significant hair shedding. They are considering other treatments like RU58841 or topical dutasteride and are advised to check testosterone levels and address potential underlying health issues.

      community Month 13 - Oral Fin, Top Min and Keto shampoo

      in Is this regrowth?  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is using 1mg oral finasteride daily, applying topical minoxidil 1-2 times daily, and using Nizoral shampoo twice a week for hair regrowth. They are discussing their progress at month 13 of this treatment regimen.

      community Jxl069 (pp405 api) week 8 update

      in Progress Pictures  200 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared minimal results from using JXL-069 for hair loss, noting a slight lengthening of vellus hairs and plans to switch to a prodrug variant due to limited effectiveness. They also mentioned using finasteride and minoxidil, which have plateaued in results.

      community 1 year of treatment + frontal transplant = life-changing results.

      in Progress Pictures  718 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using a combination of liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, resulting in life-changing improvements without side effects. The user emphasized the importance of proper research for hair transplant clinics and expressed gratitude for finding an effective treatment protocol.

      community I wrote a poem about pp405 (potential treatment)

      in Satire  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A poem humorously suggests hope for a new hair loss treatment, PP405, while users debate the effectiveness and side effects of current treatments like Finasteride. Concerns are raised about Finasteride's side effects, especially for young users, and skepticism about new treatments is expressed.

      community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  61 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.

      community I quit oral min during in shedding phase

      in Minoxidil 6 months ago
      The user stopped using oral minoxidil due to shedding and is continuing with oral finasteride and hair vitamins. They are advised that shedding is temporary and to maintain finasteride use, with examples of others successfully managing hair loss with similar treatments.

      community Topical melatonin/oral

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.

      community 10 months CB and Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  113 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person with Alopecia Areata on their beard is using CB-03-01 and oral minoxidil for treatment. Some users question the effectiveness of CB-03-01 for beard hair, suggesting that minoxidil alone may be responsible for any observed hair growth.

      community Wanting to switch from topical to oral

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching from a topical hair loss treatment to oral medication. They currently use a topical solution with Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Tretinoin, and Ketoconazole and are seeking advice on transitioning to oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil.

      community 6 Months Oral Dut/Min Progress

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased libido after switching from oral finasteride to 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, following hair loss induced by a testosterone cycle. He reported initial shedding and decreased libido with finasteride, but no side effects with dutasteride, and noted improvements in hair density, temple regrowth, and reduced acne.