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      community Minoxidil alternate approaches

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including the use of 2.5mg Dutasteride, 1mg Finasteride, and Minoxidil 5%, with concerns about side effects like water retention and facial changes. The user is considering alternative Minoxidil applications, such as microneedling and sublingual Minoxidil, to minimize side effects.

      community Still receding at 8 months on finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and microneedling to address hair loss but continues to experience recession after 8 months. Suggestions include being patient as treatments can take 12-18 months to show effects, considering a switch to dutasteride, and consulting a dermatologist for potential underlying scalp conditions.

      community 4 months into min/fin topical spray with 1-2x week microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing potential hair regrowth after 4 months of using a minoxidil and finasteride topical spray combined with microneedling 1-2 times a week. They notice some scalp redness and irritation but are unsure if the increased hair density is due to regrowth or longer hair.

      community Dermaneedling+minox+tretinoin+azaleic acid and hair loss

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user stopped oral treatments due to side effects and switched to a regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, azelaic acid, and dermaneedling, with recent addition of topical finasteride. They are questioning the long-term effectiveness of non-hormonal methods and considering hair transplantation.

      community 3 months of progress (10 year battle)

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user switched from Finasteride to oral Dutasteride 0.5mg and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg, along with microneedling and Nizoral shampoo, to combat hair thinning. They report progress but note limited improvement in the temples.

      community M21 one year progress fin only

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old shares their one-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, experiencing initial shedding but eventual regrowth, especially on the crown. They consider switching to dutasteride due to continued hair loss at the front temple and mid-scalp areas.

      community 2 years into fin/min. (First 2 are before)

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the positive effects of using Minoxidil and Finasteride for two years, with improvements in hair health and darkness noted. However, some side effects such as hair falling out easily and severe adverse reactions were also mentioned.
      16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      community 16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      in General  126 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and bald spots, using Nizoral, rosemary oil, fluocinolone, and receiving PRP treatments. They are considering oral minoxidil and finasteride but are hesitant due to age and financial constraints.

      community 14 months into fin + min and my hair is way worse than before

      in Chat  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Suggestions included reducing microneedling frequency, switching to oral minoxidil, adding tretinoin, and considering dutasteride.
      1.5 years topical min and fin where do I go from here

      community 1.5 years topical min and fin where do I go from here

      in General  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for 1.5 years, which has thickened existing hair but left some areas thin. They suspect the treatment may be causing dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis and are seeking advice.

      community Vitamin E and K deficiency (F,25)

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hair loss.
      19M: Hair Thinning After 5 Months on Finasteride & Minoxidil, Need Advice

      community 19M: Hair Thinning After 5 Months on Finasteride & Minoxidil, Need Advice

      in General  100 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 19-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil since December, with initial success, but has experienced hair thinning and loss since May. Despite using microneedling and tretinoin cream to enhance minoxidil, his dermatologist advised using only minoxidil, causing concern about worsening hair loss.

      community Retin-a (tretinoin) increase effect of minox

      in Minoxidil  27 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses how applying topical tretinoin for 5 days can convert 43% of individuals who initially do not respond to minoxidil into responders, enhancing the effect of minoxidil on hair growth. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil and tretinoin.

      community Pili migrans? Lichen something? Seb derm?

      in Female  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.

      community Am I crazy or is this recovery?

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

      community 2 months update with fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  71 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 32-year-old is seeing new hair growth after two months of using minoxidil foam twice daily, finasteride every other day, and weekly microneedling. They previously had a hair transplant but did not use medication afterward, which they now regret.

      community Minoxidil and seborrheic dermatitis

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      Minoxidil use may worsen seborrheic dermatitis, causing itching and dandruff. Users consider stopping minoxidil or switching to foam to improve scalp condition.

      community 2 months consistent minoxidil 5% progress.

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their 2-month progress using 5% minoxidil and microneedling for hair loss, noting no significant changes yet. The discussion includes opinions on minoxidil, finasteride, and personal experiences with hair loss treatments.
      18m what norwood is this and what can i do please help

      community 18m what norwood is this and what can i do please help

      in General  162 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss and is using treatments like dutasteride, microneedling, and topical finasteride, while considering adding RU58841. They are also using Minoxidil on the temples and are worried about testosterone-related hair loss.

      community Duality of (diffuse thinning) man

      in Chat  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over two years with mixed results and is considering starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, though both are hard to obtain. They are also contemplating a hair transplant in the future due to diffuse thinning.

      community do you HAVE to microneedle with min?

      in Minoxidil 2 months ago
      The user experienced chest pain and increased heart rate after microneedling while using topical minoxidil for hair loss. They are unsure if minoxidil is effective without microneedling.