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      community What oral minoxidil dosage works for you all?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user is considering using 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, having already seen some results with 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride. Others suggest starting with a lower dose to monitor tolerance and adjust as needed.

      community How you guys use minoxidil? Need advice.

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old with Norwood 4 hair loss is using minoxidil, finasteride, oral minoxidil, a multivitamin, and derma rolling, seeking advice on whether to increase minoxidil usage despite cost concerns. A dermatologist recommended the regimen, and the user added derma rolling and tretinoin.

      community Scared to hop on minoxidil

      in General  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about concerns over starting minoxidil due to the initial shedding phase, with minoxidil being the only available treatment option. Despite fears, shedding is a normal part of the process and indicates new hair growth.

      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.

      community Minox 3mg, Finasteride 1.2mg (6 month perfect adherence)

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Significant hair improvement was achieved using 3mg Minoxidil and 1.2mg Finasteride over six months, with no side effects, leading to reconsideration of a hair transplant. A detailed skincare routine, including tretinoin and SPF, also improved skin appearance.

      community 2 years of treatment with fin, dut and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced chronic telogen effluvium and mild male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and later switched to dutasteride, which stopped excessive hair shedding. Other treatments like low-level laser therapy, hair loss shampoos (except ketoconazole), and supplements were ineffective.

      community Doing everything still losing hair

      in Minoxidil  17 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a topical finasteride-minoxidil solution. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil dosage, addressing vitamin deficiencies, especially Vitamin D, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.

      community Is min/fin the only remedy?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are the primary treatments for hair regrowth, but they must be used continuously to maintain results. Alternatives like dermarolling and lifestyle changes are suggested, but their effectiveness varies.

      community 3 months results of oral Minoxidil and Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  193 upvotes 6 months ago
      After 3 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, the user experienced thicker hair and filled-in thinning areas, with no major side effects except an initial shedding phase. The treatments were prescribed online, and the user noticed results after 2.5 months.

      community 6 months progress topical min/fin (19)

      in Progress Pictures  98 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is using a treatment of topical minoxidil 7% and finasteride 0.1% twice daily, along with a low-level laser therapy cap, biotin, and collagen supplements, and is seeing good progress on the hairline and temples but not the midscalp. They experienced initial shedding, saw results by month three, and are happy with the progress, though some users express concern about using finasteride at a young age.

      community Minoxidil works only with Retinoic acid

      in Minoxidil  314 upvotes 9 months ago
      Minoxidil is more effective when combined with retinoic acid, such as tretinoin or tazarotene, enhancing hair growth. Some users experience significant regrowth, while others see minimal effects or side effects.

      community Using Maneup Instead of Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 51-year-old woman switched from Minoxidil to Maneup, a copper peptide treatment, experiencing initial hair loss but later regrowth with different hair texture. Users debated Maneup's effectiveness, with some considering it alongside finasteride.

      community 9 months oral min, 2 months topical min. Late 30s.

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user used oral finasteride, topical minoxidil foam, a derma roller, keto shampoo, Hims thick fix shampoo, hair dye, and rosemary oil for hair restoration. They reported no side effects and noted significant improvement, especially in the hairline.

      community 4 months progress at oral fin and oral minoxidil

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported progress in hair growth after 4 months using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, and is considering adding RU58841 to block DHT on the scalp. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and mild erectile dysfunction, and take supplements like zinc, iron, fish oil, vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin E.