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      community 3 months oral Minox 1.25 mg topical fin .1 %

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for 3 months, noticing fuller, thicker hair with no side effects. Users discuss the effectiveness and side effects of oral versus topical treatments, with some recommending higher doses or additional treatments like topical minoxidil.

      community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

      in Female  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

      community Combining topicals together or use them separately

      in Chat  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      Combining Minoxidil with Finasteride or RU58841 may cause interference, irritation, or reduced absorption. It might be better to apply one topical at a time and wait an hour before applying another.

      community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

      in Microneedling  39 upvotes 10 months ago
      A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.

      community M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced high liver enzyme levels, possibly due to topical finasteride or supplements, and decided to stop using finasteride while continuing minoxidil. After stopping finasteride and supplements, liver levels returned to normal, suggesting finasteride or supplements might have been the cause.

      community 13 months TOPICAL ONLY progress! (Diffuse thinner)

      in Update  551 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's progress in treating diffuse hair thinning using a topical regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, saw palmetto, collagen, and vitamins, along with lifestyle changes. The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride for potentially better results.

      community Is it ok to use minoxidil and other topicals simultaneously?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about whether it's safe to use minoxidil with a mix of stemoxydine, RU58841, alfatradiol, and tretinoin at the same time for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about the absorption and effectiveness when these treatments are applied together.

      community M30, month 4 of dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 30-year-old male is using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements for hair loss, reporting no sexual side effects but experiencing tinnitus. He stopped microneedling and tretinoin cream, saw quick results, and experiences low-intensity shedding.

      community Starting 5mg oral min after being on 2.5mg since February

      in Update  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is increasing their oral minoxidil dosage from 2.5mg to 5mg after using 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil foam for over three years without desired results. They have also been microneedling and using tretinoin cream, recently increasing the tretinoin dosage to 0.1%.

      community MY PROGRESS MIN & FIN (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user started a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but hasn't seen improvement after six months, experiencing increased shedding instead. Suggestions include continuing the treatment for a year, considering topical minoxidil, and possibly adding dutasteride if needed.

      community My progress for 1 year minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy

      in Progress Pictures  101 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's progress using minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy to treat hair loss, with advice from other users on whether or not to continue the treatment. Suggestions included trying oral treatments such as finasteride and RU58841, and considering a hair transplant for more significant results.

      community One year progress on 5% topical min

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of 5% topical minoxidil, with considerations for adding finasteride or dutasteride. Concerns about side effects, such as unwanted body hair growth from oral minoxidil, are also mentioned.

      community Still loosing hair on 1mg FIN ( 11 months) and 0.5mg DUT every alternate days (30days)

      in Update  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and is advised to improve diet, check for deficiencies, and consider other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include sticking with the current regimen, considering a hair transplant, or accepting hair loss and shaving.

      community 9-Month Routine Update. Advice?

      in Update  3 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been using 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 9 months with little improvement and has recently added microneedling, showing slight progress. The new protocol includes switching to 5mg oral Minoxidil, continuing microneedling, and adding Anagenil Complex, while seeking advice on whether to stop topical Minoxidil and the effectiveness of Anagenil Complex.

      community My dermatologist uses oral minox and dutasteride

      in Minoxidil  65 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.

      community 9 months update. 40m, fin/min/ru

      in Progress Pictures  211 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 40-year-old man shared a 9-month update on his hair loss treatment, which includes 1.25mg finasteride, 8% minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamins, with no significant side effects. He has seen improvement in his hair growth and has stopped wearing hats as a result.

      community quit minox before HT or remain on it forever?

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about whether to continue using minoxidil before a hair transplant or stop it and let hair loss progress. Most suggest staying on minoxidil for better results, despite potential long-term use concerns.

      community 1 year progression dut+minox...

      in Progress Pictures  588 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's one-year hair loss treatment using dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, tretinoin, and PRP. Users discuss treatment effectiveness, potential issues with diffuse thinning, and sourcing affordable treatments.

      community ORAL MIN ,DERMAROLLING AND RU58841 PROGRESS 3 months (18,M)

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about an 18-year-old's progress with hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil, dermarolling, and RU58841 over three months, starting treatment after beginning to lose hair at 16. Participants are impressed with the improvement and encourage continued treatment.

      community Prepare to be disappointed by PP405

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 2 months ago
      Delayed release oral minoxidil is seen as a promising advancement for hair loss treatment, offering safer, higher doses and more consistent hair follicle stimulation compared to current options. However, it is not expected to replace finasteride or dutasteride, as it does not prevent androgenetic alopecia.

      community 6months of 0.5 fin 1.5min should I bump up the dose?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatment using finasteride and minoxidil, with the original poster considering adjusting their dosage after experiencing side effects. Other users suggest trying different dosages or adding dutasteride, emphasizing consistency and consulting a specialist if side effects occur.