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      community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

      in Microneedling  39 upvotes 1 year 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 3-month progress with fin and min

      in Update  756 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male is experiencing positive hair regrowth after 3 months using oral finasteride (1mg) and topical minoxidil (1ml twice daily), despite side effects like scalp itchiness and dandruff. He plans to continue the treatment long-term and may switch to foam minoxidil to alleviate scalp issues.

      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.

      community RU58841 has gotten rid of my acne

      in Product  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      RU58841, combined with 5% minoxidil, helped reduce acne and hair loss. Users discussed using RU58841 cream for acne and shared experiences with other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.

      community 21M 9 months of 1mg Fin/2.5 Min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5% minoxidil for 9 months with some improvement in hair density. They plan to add collagen, 1% ketoconazole shampoo, and biweekly microneedling to their routine.

      community 50 days on 10% minox .1%fin &biotin compound

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 50 days of using a compound with 10% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and biotin, expressing satisfaction with the results. Another user commented positively on the progress.

      community 3 Month Progress Update M(21). Oral fin and topical min

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 21-year-old male shares a 3-month progress update using 1 mg oral finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting no side effects and noticeable hair growth. Users commend the results and encourage continuation of the treatment.

      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

      community M 20 | 5M Fin / 2.5M Min | Progress

      in Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's successful hair loss treatment using ketoconazole shampoo, 0.5mg finasteride, and 5% liquid minoxidil. They noticed significant results after 4 months, with reduced hair fall observed earlier.

      community Aggressive diffuse thinning after 1 year of fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hair loss.

      community now exactly 2 years since starting 1mg oral fin

      in Progress Pictures  749 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily and recently added minoxidil 5% to address remaining gaps. They reported no significant side effects, attributing any perceived changes to weight fluctuations rather than the medication.

      community What's better:Min2x a day or min + tret 1x a day?????

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 23-year-old male with early stage 4 hair loss is using a treatment routine that includes minoxidil 5% with tretinoin once daily, finasteride 1mg every other day, 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, and derma rolling twice a week. The discussion is about whether using minoxidil twice a day is better than combining it with tretinoin once a day.

      community Stimulate hair growth- without minoxidil

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is seeking alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth, currently using 0.1% topical finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include microneedling, red light therapy, rosemary oil, and other topical treatments like cetirizine, Stemoxydine, and Latanoprost.

      community Progress: 1 year mtf hrt, 9 months Min/Fin

      in Transgender  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year on male-to-female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and nine months using minoxidil and finasteride. They noted a reduction in body hair and attributed much of the hair regrowth to the addition of minoxidil.

      community Minoxidil permanent face changes?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Excessive use of topical minoxidil led to unwanted facial changes and side effects. The user plans to switch to oral minoxidil with microneedling for hair regrowth.

      community Let’s talk about micro needling

      in Microneedling  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling combined with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone. Optimal results are seen with weekly microneedling using 0.5 - 1mm needles and regular minoxidil application, avoiding minoxidil on the needled area for 24 hours.

      community KX-826 1% Phase II Results from China Just Dropped

      in Research/Science  37 upvotes 10 months ago
      KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) 0.5% and 1.0% solutions showed promising results in increasing hair count for male androgenetic alopecia, with the 0.5% dose slightly outperforming the 1% dose. The treatment was well-tolerated with no sexual side effects, but skepticism remains due to past inconsistencies in trial results.

      community 12 months of progress (min+ fin)

      in Progress Pictures  97 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss progress after 12 months using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. Goal is to maintain and improve hair until old enough for hair transplant.

      community 1 year progress 1mg oral Finasteride, 5% topical Minoxidil. 36M

      in Is this regrowth?  176 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 36-year-old man shared his one-year progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, showing significant hair regrowth on his hairline, eyebrows, and beard. He reported no major side effects, except for some eye irritation from minoxidil application near the eyes.

      community Hold up... CosmeRNA/SAMiRNA is actually coming real soon?

      in Technology  31 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discovered CosmeRNA, a new hair loss treatment with clinical research backing, set to release soon. The conversation revolves around its potential effectiveness, cost, and how it compares to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users expressing hope for a side-effect-free option.