community Derm made me a topical finasteride solution but I'm sceptical
A dermatologist prescribed a topical hair loss treatment containing finasteride, biotin, melatonin, and caffeine without alcohol. The user is skeptical about its effectiveness.
Search
for
Sort by
Community Join
990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Microneedling + minoxidil routine is confusing AF. I need help before I fry my scalp
The conversation is about using microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users discuss the frequency and needle depth for microneedling, and the timing of minoxidil application, with varying opinions on the best practices.
community My understanding of how androgenetic alopecia works (plus FIN and DUT)
Androgenetic alopecia is affected by scalp DHT levels, not sensitivity, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride aiming to optimize these levels. Personalized DHT management is crucial for effective hair growth.
community 6.5 month progress with Dustasteride, Topical minoxidil and microneedling.
Progress made in treating hair loss using Dustasteride, topical Minoxidil and microneedling.
community Small hairs emerging over the past month.
A user reported using oral Minoxidil 3mg, oral Finasteride 1mg, topical Minoxidil, dermarolling twice a week, and taking biotin and vitamin D daily for 10 weeks. They noticed small hairs growing at the hairline after 6 weeks.
community Just saw a post from a hyper responder to topical minoxidil and wanted to show my experience.
A user shared their 1-year and 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, topical and then oral Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting hair darkening and some side effects like watery semen and testicular pain. Despite initial setbacks after switching to oral Minoxidil, they are seeing progress and plan to increase the dosage.
community Is it okay to use topical fin/min immediately after dermastamping?
The conversation discusses the timing of applying Minoxidil and finasteride after microneedling. Opinions vary, with some suggesting immediate application and others recommending waiting to avoid skin irritation.
community day 107 of kx826 .5% . 1+ years on topical minoxidil.
The user has been using topical minoxidil for over a year and added kx826/pyrilutamide to improve hair growth, avoiding finasteride due to side effects like lowered libido and panic attacks. They report positive results with reduced shedding and healthier hair, particularly in areas previously unresponsive to minoxidil.
community 3 month update, topical Min/Fin
A 39-year-old has been using topical 5% minoxidil for 11 years, added microneedling, and recently started using a topical combination of minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride, noticing some hair regrowth after three months. They experienced minor side effects when switching finasteride concentrations and plan to continue the treatment, possibly adding oral finasteride or dutasteride if significant progress is seen after a year.
community Dealing with Retrograde Alopecia
User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.