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      community (25Y) Oral minoxidil 10 months Oral fin 7 months & other things

      in Progress Pictures  56 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person treated their diffuse alopecia with oral minoxidil (10mg daily), oral finasteride (reduced to 0.25mg daily due to side effects), castor oil, vitamins, and ashwagandha, and plans a hair transplant in Turkey. They stopped using topical minoxidil, have seen improved hair density, but are still experiencing hair loss.

      community Consider 0.5mg after taking 1mg for 1 week

      in Finasteride  112 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user started taking 1mg of finasteride daily but experienced anxiety and brain fog, considering reducing the dose to 0.5mg to adjust. They seek advice on whether this change could help manage side effects and hair shedding.

      community My doc asked me to use this, I'm 17

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss due to hard water was advised by a dermatologist to use a treatment containing Minoxidil and vitamins. A respondent confirmed the treatment's safety but warned that discontinuing Minoxidil could worsen hair loss.

      community Recently had a Doctor appointment this week

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP had a doctor appointment, was advised to try B vitamins and change shampoo for hair loss, and may consider Finasteride if no improvement. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist directly, as vitamins likely won't help much with AGA.

      community 6 months of 1 mg of oral finasteride a day and 2ml of topical minoxidil 5%

      in Is this regrowth?  1603 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after six months of using 1 mg oral finasteride daily, 2 ml topical minoxidil 5%, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D and iron supplements. The user reported no side effects and attributed the success to a combination of treatments for androgenetic alopecia and iron deficiency.

      community Dutasteride with black pepper?

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using black pepper to potentially enhance the absorption of dutasteride for hair loss treatment. It also humorously mentions other unconventional methods and ingredients like grapefruit juice and garlic.
      Is Oral Minoxidil Chewables not as effective?

      community Is Oral Minoxidil Chewables not as effective?

      in General  31 upvotes 11 months ago
      Hims chewable oral minoxidil may be less effective due to its form and dosage of 2.5 mg. The effectiveness is questioned because the source criticizing it sells a competing product.

      community 7 Months. 1mg fin. min once at night. Weekly 1.5mm Microneedling.

      in Progress Pictures  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's progress in treating hair loss using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil once at night, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. The user reports significant improvement and no side effects, while others discuss their experiences and offer advice on similar treatments.

      community 5 Months Oral Fin Min Biotin Daily

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP uses 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin daily, along with a biotin, caffeine, and saw palmetto shampoo. OP noticed results after 5 months, with occasional heart palpitations from minoxidil.

      community Has anyone tried combining Minoxidil with AlphaInfuse?

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of AlphaInfuse, a micro-infusion system with Panax ginseng and Eclipta prostrata extracts, for hair growth and its comparison to Minoxidil. The original poster seeks personal experiences and evidence of its effectiveness.

      community Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05 (sernivo spray)

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user was prescribed betamethasone dipropionate spray for a receding hairline, which caused skin peeling and depigmentation. They stopped using it and are considering alternatives like BPC-157/TB-500 for healing.

      community 6,5 months update. What do you think?

      in Minoxidil  121 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 5 mg of oral minoxidil, 1.25 mg of finasteride, and a dermaroller for hair loss, and plans to reduce the minoxidil dosage after a year. They have not experienced side effects like facial bloating and are considering the safety of long-term use.

      community Micronutrient testing, deficiencies, etc.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.

      community [26M] Min 5 month progress, worse skin?

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced skin irritation and acne while using Minoxidil foam, but after stopping both the foam and a sea salt spray, their skin improved. They plan to try oral Minoxidil, suspecting the sea salt spray, not Minoxidil, was the main cause of their skin issues.

      community How can you make your own PP405

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      People are discussing making their own PP405 for hair loss treatment using JLX069 and DMSO. There is skepticism about the safety and effectiveness of this homemade solution, with some users expressing concerns about potential risks.

      community 39m 1.1mg finasteride 3mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their progress using 1.1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil since January 2024, noting significant improvement without side effects. They previously had an allergic reaction to topical treatments.

      community Started fin .25mg ED on 9/19/25

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user started taking 0.25mg finasteride daily on 9/19/25, along with using 2% ketoconazole, rosemary oil, and dermastamping. They are hesitant to add minoxidil due to heart palpitations.

      community Topical Min (Liquid) Ingestion

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user inquired about safely ingesting topical 5% Minoxidil due to the unavailability of oral Minoxidil in their country. They seek advice on diluting it to match the equivalent of 1mg oral Finasteride.

      community 5 month update on my all natural protocol

      in Update  7 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user updated on their all-natural hair loss protocol, which includes massages, LLLT, Ashwagandha, Supergreens mix, Vitamin D, Castor Oil + DMSO, a specific diet, and headstands. They reported some hair regrowth and improved hair quality, with plans to continue the regimen and monitor results.

      community Starting Finasterid with Vitamin defficiancies

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started finasteride and experienced increased shedding for five months. They are concerned about how low vitamin levels might affect the shedding and effectiveness of finasteride.

      community Castor Oil - Yay or Nay?

      in Product  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of castor oil for hair thickening, with one user noting it may increase prostaglandin E2 and decrease PGD2. The original poster plans to take 1-2ml orally daily.
      18 months of 1mg fin and 2.5mg oral min daily no luck

      community 18 months of 1mg fin and 2.5mg oral min daily no luck

      in General  39 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily for 18 months without success in treating hair loss. They are frustrated with their diffuse androgenetic alopecia and unsure of what to do next.

      community Is it Ritalin? (23 F)

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user suspects Ritalin is causing hair loss due to vasoconstriction and is considering trying Ginkgo Biloba after already taking a multivitamin and hair supplement. Another user mentions experiencing hair shedding with Vyvanse and Dexedrine.

      community 21M 9 months of 1mg Fin/2.5 Min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5% minoxidil for 9 months with some improvement in hair density. They plan to add collagen, 1% ketoconazole shampoo, and biweekly microneedling to their routine.