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      community watch out, here comes the hair

      in Research/Science  564 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's journey with hair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.

      community Today I started Topical Finasteride & Minoxidil Spray

      in Technology  17 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 32-year-old male started using a topical spray containing 0.01% finasteride and 6% minoxidil to combat hereditary male pattern baldness. He reports no side effects and is optimistic about potential hair regrowth.

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

      in Is this regrowth?  1610 upvotes 4 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 4 months result topical min 5% Nw6

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced good hair growth using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride for 4 months but lost progress after switching to oral minoxidil and finasteride and shaving their head. They have returned to using topical treatments and are seeking advice on similar experiences.

      community 1 Year Topical Min 12.5% + Fin 0.5%

      in Progress Pictures  202 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 45-year-old male used topical Minoxidil 12.5% and Finasteride 0.5% nightly for a year, with noticeable hair improvement and no side effects. He also used a dermal roller monthly and continued using creatine, attributing his hair's healthier appearance to the treatment.

      community An unusual case (progress or not?)

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 43-year-old with a history of hair transplants and long-term finasteride use reports seeing hair regrowth after adding oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and resuming topical minoxidil. Users agree that the hair appears thicker and denser.

      community 3 and half years - Fin, Min — and some micro needling

      in Minoxidil  1786 upvotes 3 months ago
      A nearly 50-year-old male achieved significant hair regrowth and thickening over three years using daily finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and bi-weekly microneedling with a dermastamp. He experienced no side effects and found microneedling particularly effective for the crown area.

      community Kowalski, analysis (Fin + Min, no dermarolling)

      in Progress Pictures  161 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 29-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride and 50mg/g topical minoxidil daily for hair loss, with plans to reduce minoxidil use due to greasiness and considering a hair transplant for receding temples. No side effects from finasteride were reported, and many users suggest a transplant may not be necessary due to good hair density.

      community Finasterid+ oral Minoxidil 8 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  779 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding initially but saw progress after 8 months using 1.25 mg of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They noticed increased hair growth on their eyelashes, eyebrows, and body, and considered increasing the dosage but decided to maintain the current regimen.

      community DJSomeday's guide to hair loss newbies.

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      Minoxidil (Lipogaine) and Ketoconazole shampoo (Regenepure) are recommended for hair loss treatment, while finasteride is considered risky due to potential side effects. Biotin is not advised due to possible health risks, and the user emphasizes the emotional impact of hair loss and the hope for a future cure.

      community 5 months progress on fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  1831 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil over five months, with noticeable improvements in hairline and temple areas. The user experienced minimal side effects, mainly increased eyebrow and eyelash growth, and attributes additional physical improvements to weight loss and exercise.

      community Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 9 months ago
      Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil use, with suggestions to reduce dosage or switch to finasteride. Users recommend hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, or electrolysis to manage excess facial hair.

      community 3 months minoxidil before/after pictures

      in Progress Pictures  147 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using Minoxidil 5% Topical and dermarolling for androgenic alopecia, with plans to start finasteride. Other users commented on the impressive results and shared their own experiences with hair loss treatments.

      community M34, diffuse thinning since 20ish. Few more months to go?

      in Is this regrowth?  104 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, genuine minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting significant improvement after switching from a fake minoxidil product. They advised others to verify the authenticity of minoxidil through a bleach test to avoid counterfeit products.

      community How to make my minoxidil more effective

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about enhancing the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss. Suggestions include using tretinoin alongside minoxidil, though its effectiveness is uncertain.

      community My battle against baldness

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 27-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Pilexil shampoo to combat hair loss, with plans to add Nizoral shampoo and light stimulation. Initial results show reduced hair loss and some hair thickening, despite a period of shedding.

      community Oral Minoxidil Experience (2 months, 1 week in)

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user shared their experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial shedding but some improvement in hair thickness and coloration. They also use dutasteride, RU58841, topical minoxidil, a laser hat, dermapen, Nizoral, caffeine shampoo, castor oil, vitamins, and MSM tablets.

      community 1.5 years minoxidil daily (5%). Fin 1.25 mg daily for 3 months, now switched to MWF schedule. Nizoral every other day, micro needling 1.5mm once a week.

      in Progress Pictures  178 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's experience with treating hair loss using minoxidil daily, finasteride 1.25 mg every other day and micro needling once a week, as well as their experiences with the side effects of finasteride. Replies to their post shared similar experiences and advice on switching from topical minoxidil to oral.

      community Update after 14 months posted last September

      in Minoxidil  871 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user successfully regrew hair using 1.2mg finasteride and 3mg minoxidil daily, without a hair transplant. They experienced significant improvement over 14 months, leading to positive changes in their appearance and confidence.

      community 5mg oral minoxidil + 100mg Spironolactone

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures using 5mg oral minoxidil and 100mg spironolactone, noting increased body hair and faster nail growth. Another user humorously suggested a new sub for people with similar experiences.

      community Minoxidil (3 months) & Finasteride (2 months) Update. 23M

      in Progress Pictures  534 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped due to brittleness.

      community Pelage PP405 Phase 2a completed.

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 4 months ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hair loss, with excitement around a new drug, PP405, and a reformulated oral minoxidil in trials. Concerns about cost, side effects, and long-term use are also mentioned.

      community 2 months in of Minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1%

      in Progress Pictures  1122 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old is using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1% topically for hair growth, with noticeable improvement in two months, especially on the hairline. They also use a derma-stamp every 15 days and report minimal side effects.