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      community Thin roots but thick ends hair – anyone else facing this?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing hair that is thick at the ends but thin at the roots despite using minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months. They are concerned about whether this is normal or a sign of miniaturization and seek advice on reversing or improving the condition.

      community New hair growing in small clusters

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth in small clusters using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, a red light cap, and Nizoral 2% shampoo. They are hopeful for continued improvement and thicker hair.

      community Starting at other men’s scalps

      in Update  77 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion, emotional investment in scalp photos. Mentioned treatments: Min (Minoxidil), Fin (finasteride), RU (RU58841).

      community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.

      community 8 Months Progress on Fin and Min

      in Is this regrowth?  229 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old used finasteride, minoxidil foam, and micro-needling for hair regrowth, experiencing initial shedding but later improvement with minimal side effects. They are happy with the results and seek advice on additional products like rosemary oil for scalp health.

      community Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

      community is it fin shed? how to solve this. pls help

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      An 18-year-old male using minoxidil and finasteride is experiencing increased hair loss, possibly due to a shedding phase from finasteride. He also takes zinc, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C, and is concerned about hair loss from his temples.
      Minoxidil foam (5%) one year progress (male, age 23)

      community Minoxidil foam (5%) one year progress (male, age 23)

      in Minoxidil  99 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user used Kirkland brand minoxidil foam twice daily for a year and noticed initial progress, but feels they might be losing progress or experiencing shedding. They are considering starting finasteride but prefer to avoid it and are seeking hair styling advice.

      community 8 months Fin + Oral Minox - still losing some hairs, normal?

      in Finasteride  90 upvotes 1 year ago
      After 8 months of using oral Minoxidil 5mg and Finasteride 1mg, the user still experiences hair loss, particularly miniaturized hairs in the mid-scalp area, along with itching. They are concerned about losing around 40 hairs daily despite treatment.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community [43M] 6 months topical .01%->.025% / 5% min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old man shares his slow progress using low-dose topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair growth, along with scalp massages, microneedling, biotin supplements, and pumpkin seed oil. Another user suggests shaving and warns about potential infertility from finasteride, but the original poster remains optimistic, citing others' successful results.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community Min / Fin - M21 - 1.5 Year Update - Multiple Sheds

      in Update  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, despite multiple shedding phases, and emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early and maintaining consistency. They advise against obsessing over online forums during shedding periods and recommend checking for scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and ensuring proper nutrition.

      community The Hormonal Profile of MPB/AGA

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Regression? Has anyone experienced this?

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.

      community 2 months on topical fin/min ...

      in Update  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a combination of 0.3% topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling once a week for two months with positive results and no side effects. They apply the treatment daily using a spray and have short hair, which makes application easier.

      community Been on fin/min topical spray for 6 months and my hair is the worst it’s been

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using a topical spray containing finasteride and minoxidil for six months but is experiencing increased hair shedding and concerns about its effectiveness. Suggestions include switching to oral finasteride and minoxidil, consulting a dermatologist, and checking for underlying health issues like thyroid function and nutrient deficiencies.

      community Progress finasteride and minoxidil + problem

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair improvement in the central and back areas after using finasteride, minoxidil, and a galenic lotion, but the temple area is worsening. They suspect the lotion might be causing the issue and are considering stopping its use.

      community Topical Fin & Min, 5 Month Progress

      in Is this regrowth?  1182 upvotes 7 months ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using a topical combination of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with weekly dermastamping and ketoconazole shampoo, without side effects. Others suggested additional treatments like red light therapy and PRP.

      community 2 months on topical min and fin.

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical Minoxidil (5%) and finasteride (0.1%) twice daily for 2 months, with occasional missed applications. They also use a zinc pyrithione shampoo every 2 days and do not dermaroll.

      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.