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      community Using minoxidil for both hair and beard. And hair progress

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements to stabilize hair loss and thicken hair. They are considering using minoxidil foam on their beard to address empty patches but are concerned about side effects.

      community 3months 2.5mg minoxidil - oral

      in Minoxidil  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of oral minoxidil for hair loss, with some users suggesting combining it with finasteride for better results. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of minoxidil alone, especially for younger individuals, while others emphasize the importance of finasteride in treating male pattern baldness.

      community 2 months of nightly 5% minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  485 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 25-year-old user shared progress after two months of using 5% minoxidil nightly on their scalp and beard. Many users suggest combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent hair loss due to DHT, while others express concerns about potential side effects of these DHT blockers.

      community MINOXIDIL + FINASTERIDE 3-MONTH PROGRESS

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 3-month progress using topical minoxidil 6% twice daily and finasteride 1mg six days a week, along with a hair and scalp treatment. They reported no side effects and plan to add a dermastamp to their routine.
      Oral min after 3 months

      community Oral min after 3 months

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been taking 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil daily since mid-January and has used finasteride for about five years, noting a decrease in its effectiveness. They are questioning whether their hair appears thicker due to minoxidil or if it's just longer.

      community Topical Finasteride Minoxidil: Experience/Price/Research

       3 upvotes 7 years ago
      Topical finasteride combined with minoxidil is used for hair loss treatment, with some users experiencing fewer side effects compared to oral finasteride. Morr-F, a topical solution, shows better results than minoxidil alone, with minimal adverse effects reported.
      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 minoxidil scalp Inflammation, lossing my hair very fast,

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced scalp inflammation and rapid hair loss after using minoxidil, despite initial success. Suggestions included switching to minoxidil foam, using oils, trying aspirin, and considering RU58841 for inflammation and hair loss management.

      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 6 Months topical 5% minoxidil twice a day.

      in Progress Pictures  147 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using topical 5% minoxidil for six months with minimal results and is worried about greasy hair and potential side effects of adding finasteride. Others suggest combining minoxidil with finasteride for better results, while discussing potential side effects like erectile dysfunction.

      community March 22 – jan 23 fin 1mg minoxidil 5% every few days . 22 male .

      in Update  614 upvotes 3 years ago
      Jamesdunn8811 has been using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil to treat his hair loss over the past four months, with successful results. He has experienced no side effects and noticed increased thickness and baby hairs growing in both temples.

      community Fin 1mg Topical Minoxidil 5% 3 months

      in Is this regrowth?  43 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old is using oral finasteride 1mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, dermastamping, Nizoral shampoo, and supplements for hair regrowth. They report positive results and plan to update with longer hair in the future.

      community Minoxidil results - Starts July 7

      in Minoxidil  294 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil for hair loss, with the original poster sharing positive results after three months of use without finasteride. Many users suggest adding finasteride to maintain gains, while others share their experiences and concerns about side effects and application methods.

      community Minoxidil alone?

      in General  40 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing painful side effects from finasteride and is considering switching to oral minoxidil and biotin to maintain their hair. They are seeking advice on whether this change would help preserve their current hair.

      community Topical minoxidil and salicylic acid

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 6 months with decent results and recently added topical minoxidil. They are concerned that salicylic acid in their skincare products might reduce minoxidil's effectiveness.

      community Minoxidil not working anymore..

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male has been using minoxidil for 2 years but is seeing worsening results. He is seeking alternative treatments, avoiding finasteride due to side effects, and finds rosemary and argan oil ineffective.

      community Topical minoxidil 3 months results

      in Progress Pictures  624 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user named "mr_mime125" who experienced results from using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) solution 1.5 ml twice a day for the first two months followed by just minoxidil (5%) 1 ml once a day in the last month, resulting in a drastic improvement to their hairline. Other users discussed their progress while asking questions and offering encouragement.

      community 3 months topical min. Also been on fin a year.

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user saw significant hair growth along the hairline after using topical minoxidil for three months, in addition to being on finasteride for a year. They also use a derma-stamp weekly and recommend waiting 8-12 hours before applying minoxidil after derma-stamping.

      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 Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community Low dose oral minoxidil, any success stories?

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil shows mixed results, with some users experiencing hair regrowth and others seeing no significant change. Finasteride is also commonly used, often in combination with minoxidil, and is generally considered effective with a low rate of side effects.

      community Frequency/strength of topical minoxidil application

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Minoxidil (Min) for hair loss treatment. It concludes that applying a 5% solution once daily is sufficient, and applying it twice daily doesn't provide much more benefit. However, if a higher concentration is beneficial, it can be achieved by more frequent application.

      community Oral min vs topical comparison

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.

      community Your experiences with minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  18 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil is effective for many users, with some experiencing initial shedding before seeing regrowth, while others report side effects like facial edema and heart pain. Combining minoxidil with finasteride or other treatments can enhance results, but individual experiences vary widely.

      community Minoxidil alternate approaches

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including the use of 2.5mg Dutasteride, 1mg Finasteride, and Minoxidil 5%, with concerns about side effects like water retention and facial changes. The user is considering alternative Minoxidil applications, such as microneedling and sublingual Minoxidil, to minimize side effects.

      community Let's talk about the use of minoxidil 15%

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      Minoxidil 5% is no longer effective for the user, who is considering stronger minoxidil or oral options despite availability issues. Suggestions include trying minoxidil 15%, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and exploring other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.

      community Average tressless user after taking oral minoxidil

      in Satire  1439 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) and finasteride (Fin) as treatments. The conclusion is that some users have seen success in maintaining their hair with minoxidil, but there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community Minoxidil doing wonders already

      in Minoxidil  479 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are effectively improving hair growth, with the user experiencing significant progress in less than two months using topical minoxidil and occasionally finasteride. The user also incorporates wild hair growth oil, tea tree oil, and dermastamping into their routine.