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      community Fin 3 months / Min 2 years / microneedling 2 weeks

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started using Minoxidil for hair loss two years ago, saw good results, but experienced shedding again after 1.5 years. They then started using finasteride and microneedling, which showed positive results, but caused some side effects like reduced spontaneous erections, leading them to experiment with a lower dosage.

      community Six months on min/fin + supplement chews

      in Progress Pictures  12 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 49-year-old is using minoxidil, finasteride, and supplement chews for hair growth, experiencing thick growth except on the top, and seeking advice on improving density. Suggestions include continuing treatment, considering additional options like oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermapen, and possibly a hair transplant, though cost is a concern.

      community 3 Months Dut/Oral Min Progress

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is 3 months into using dutasteride and oral minoxidil after switching from finasteride, noticing potential regrowth with small hairs at the temples. They take 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily, with some eyelash and eyebrow growth observed.

      community 6 Months on Fin/Min, Progress and shedding anxiety

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shares progress on hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil twice daily, tretinoin at night, and oral finasteride daily, experiencing a second shedding phase but still seeing positive results. They seek advice from others who have experienced similar shedding.

      community Microneedling without topical minoxidil. What's the consensus?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      Microneedling is more effective when combined with minoxidil, especially for temple regrowth, but is considered near-useless on its own. Users suggest combining microneedling with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for better results, while some caution against potential scalp damage.

      community I fixed my hair shedding without Fin, Dut, RU, Pyri and Microneedling

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports significantly reduced hair shedding by using a topical mixture containing 10% Minoxidil, 0.1% Melatonin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 5% Rosemary Oil, and 5% Peppermint Oil, and attributes the success mainly to Melatonin. They also use a copper peptide serum (AHK-Cu) for hair growth and Ketoconazole shampoo for scalp cleaning, but have stopped using other treatments like Finasteride and RU58841.

      community Taking minoxidil feels like working out, for my hair

      in Chat  17 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil, such as palpitations and insomnia, and switched to topical minoxidil, which led to noticeable hair regrowth, especially at the hairline. They also use finasteride and observed increased hair shedding initially, which later stabilized.

      community 11 month progress on oral min/fin

      in Progress Pictures  424 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin, with noticeable results after 3-4 months. They reported a decrease in libido as a side effect and considered switching to minoxidil only, but were advised against it.

      community Does Peppermint oil have a shedding phase?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user has been using peppermint oil with caffeine on their scalp and is experiencing more visible scalp, questioning if it's a shedding phase or ineffective treatment. Another person suggests the peppermint oil is not working and the user is naturally losing hair, implying that more established treatments like minoxidil or finasteride would be preferred.

      community Minox experimentation on pubic hair

      in Minoxidil  280 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied minoxidil to their pubic hair for 3 months, resulting in hair growth over 4 inches, and is considering using it for a scalp hair transplant. They plan to continue the treatment despite their wife's disapproval.

      community Regrowth? Min massaging and derma stamp

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed baby hairs after using minoxidil for two years, along with daily massages, derma stamping, and drinking peppermint infusions. Another user suggested starting with topical finasteride and eventually switching to oral finasteride, despite the original poster experiencing side effects from topical finasteride.

      community 4 weeks to 12 weeks on oral fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair stubble after using 1mg finasteride, 3mg minoxidil, microneedling twice weekly, and daily biotin and vitamin D. They plan to grow their hair out to assess coverage.

      community 5 months oral 1.2mg Fin, 3mg Min. Switching to Dut. 39M

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for five months with some progress and plans to switch to dutasteride, while also considering a hair transplant for better coverage. Suggestions include adding microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, and possibly using both oral and topical treatments for improved results.

      community 6 months on oral minox with no result

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who had taken oral minoxidil for 6 months without seeing any results and the advice given in response, which included trying microneedling in combination with topical minoxidil, as well as seeking a dermatologist's opinion.

      community I just got back from the animal hospital and lost my cat

      in Minoxidil  475 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a tragic experience where their cat died after being exposed to Minoxidil, warning others of its toxicity to pets. Some users discussed switching to oral hair loss treatments, while others expressed condolences and shared their own concerns and experiences with topical treatments around pets.

      community Temple regrowth, what worked for you?

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and microneedling are commonly used for temple regrowth, with varying results and timelines. Consistency and patience are emphasized, with some users seeing progress after several years.