community Minoxidil and fine lines / ageing
Minoxidil may cause fine lines and dark circles, but effects might be reversible with retinol. Users report mixed experiences, with some noticing skin changes and others not.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Began MTF HRT (estradiol/spironolactone) at 39. The images are about 5 months apart. I haven't started minoxidil yet as I'm waiting to see how far I can get with suppressing T alone. I'm guarded, but hopeful I won't be needing wigs eternally.
A transgender individual began MTF HRT with estradiol and spironolactone at 39 and is monitoring hair regrowth before starting minoxidil. They are hopeful about not needing wigs permanently.
community Aggressive minoxidil shed post HT +8 months
The user experienced significant hair shedding and dryness after starting minoxidil 8 months post-hair transplant, despite using finasteride and oils like castor and pumpkin seed oil. They expressed concern over the loss of density and the appearance of a failed transplant.
community Nuclear topical fin formulation?
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and a custom topical formulation with minoxidil, cetirizine, finasteride, progesterone, and hydrocortisone. The user seeks advice on the effectiveness of these ingredients for diffuse thinning.
community HairClone: Good info from their site
HairClone aims to rejuvenate miniaturizing hair follicles through follicle banking and cell expansion, with treatments potentially available in the UK by 2022. The process involves extracting, storing, and cloning hair follicles, but full regenerative treatments will take many years to develop.
community Six months progress - oral fin/min
The user shared six months of progress using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and minoxidil (3mg) with positive results. They do not use topical minoxidil and have not experienced side effects like erectile dysfunction.
community 5 Months! 1mg fin everyday. 1ml min topical every night. 1.5mm Microneedling with darma pen every week.
A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using 1mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil topically every night, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. Responses included skepticism and congratulations.
community Minoxidl is working on my hairline after 6 months
Minoxidil improved the user's hairline after 6 months, with visible baby hairs and less scalp visibility. The user plans to start finasteride after a year, considering health checks first.
community Progress? You decide: ~4 months needling, 3 weeks Morr-F (topical fin)
The user reported using Morr-F (topical finasteride and minoxidil), microneedling, castor and coconut oil, rosemary oil, and various supplements. They observed some hair regrowth, particularly fine hair on the crown and hairline, after four months of needling and three weeks of Morr-F.
community 1 month on Fin 1mg daily plus vitamins
The user has been using 1mg of Finasteride daily and vitamins for a month, noticing hair growth, especially at the temples. They plan to share their two-month progress in the future.