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The user has been taking 2mg oral minoxidil and 1mg finasteride but has seen no hair regrowth after 8 months, leading to concerns about being a non-responder. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dosage or switching to dutasteride, while also using keto shampoo and microneedling, but remain skeptical about the effectiveness of minoxidil.

A user's 15 month progress with finasteride and minoxidil treatments, which have produced great results. Microneedling depth and frequency were discussed in the replies.

The user did not respond to minoxidil and is considering using tretinoin to improve results. They also explored finasteride, microneedling, adapalene, red light therapy, and oral minoxidil as potential treatments.

Microneedling may still be beneficial for those on oral minoxidil due to its effects on tissue repair and blood flow, not just absorption. Some users report mixed results, and the effectiveness of combining microneedling with oral treatments remains debated.

A 30-year-old woman experiencing rapid hair loss is using 5% Minoxidil, Saw Palmetto, vitamins, and Nizoral, but is advised to see a dermatologist as her symptoms may indicate a condition other than androgenetic alopecia, such as alopecia areata or a thyroid issue. Many suggest a biopsy and blood tests to determine the underlying cause.

The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.

The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for almost a year, experiencing initial shedding, followed by regrowth, and then another shedding phase. They are concerned about the effectiveness of their current regimen and are considering adjusting their finasteride dosage.

A 29-year-old male is using topical minoxidil and microneedling for hair regrowth and is considering adding finasteride. Users suggest adding finasteride for better results.

A 27-year-old is experiencing increased hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. They are concerned about the shedding and seek reassurance and advice from others.

A 23-year-old male has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years for temple recession, adding topical minoxidil and tretinoin 5-6 months ago, and recently adjusted thyroid medication and added iron supplements due to deficiencies. He noticed some baby hairs but no significant growth yet, and reports no shedding on dutasteride.