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      community 30 M diffuse shining/bolding crown - stack

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old with diffuse thinning and a balding crown is using a treatment regimen of a 2-in-1 pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, along with various supplements. After two weeks, no side effects have been experienced, and updates with pictures will be posted monthly.

      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 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 First 3 pics are at 6 months .5 mg fin daily, last 3 are 13 months

      in Progress Pictures  75 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.
      Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      community Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      in General  157 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.

      community Hair corners more secure after 5.5 years on fin

      in Progress Pictures  212 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's hair improvement after 5.5 years on finasteride, with various users commenting on the results and discussing their own experiences with hair loss treatments. Some users can't see a difference, while others inquire about the dosage used.

      community How to tell if it’s miniaturizing vs regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth and miniaturization, with the user transitioning to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and occasionally using topical minoxidil. The user observes baby hairs near the hairline but less on the scalp, indicating possible regrowth and shedding.

      community Long term Fin/Min random shed experience

      in Update  15 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding while using finasteride and oral minoxidil but found that the shedding eventually stopped, and hair returned to its previous state. They advise patience, continuing medication, and maintaining good nutrition, including Vitamin D.

      community 4 month top fin/min - is it shedding or not working?

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after four months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if it's a normal shedding phase or if the treatment isn't working. They are considering switching to oral treatments and have increased their finasteride concentration, while also using keto and caffeine shampoos.

      community 11 months oral fin + min capsule

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil for 11 months, with noticeable regrowth on the crown but minimal improvement on the hairline. They experienced no significant side effects and plan to continue the treatment long-term.

      community 3.5-4 month progress is this hyper response?

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3.5-4 month progress using Topical Minoxidil, Oral Finasteride, Keto 1%, and Dermastamp, reporting positive results despite some shedding and flaking. Replies praised the progress and inquired about the treatment routine and temple condition.

      community Is it an llusion or a regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg for 3 months and is unsure if they are experiencing hair regrowth or if it's an illusion. Some responses suggest it is regrowth, while others think it's an illusion due to angles and lighting.

      community 5 Months Fin/Min Transformation

      in Progress Pictures  98 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatment with Finasteride and Minoxidil showed significant improvement in 5 months. No side effects experienced, only minor shedding at the beginning.

      community 20M any change or are you seeing any Progress ?

      in Is this regrowth?  18 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, and omega-3 for hair loss treatment. They are concerned about progress, but responses suggest patience and addressing dandruff for better results.

      community Pili migrans? Lichen something? Seb derm?

      in Female  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.

      community Mineral deficiencies vs MPB vs Thyroid

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair improvement using a topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin combo, along with supplements like zinc, copper, magnesium, vitamin D3, K2, iodine, and boron. They believe these changes are due to addressing mineral deficiencies and possibly thyroid issues, despite skepticism from others.

      community Is this finally regrowth at my temples?!

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil, noticing thicker and longer baby hairs, suggesting potential regrowth at the temples. Other users agree it looks like a sign of success.

      community 1.5 years on oral 0.5 mg dut and 2.5mg minox

      in Is this regrowth?  8 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years for temple recession, adding topical minoxidil and tretinoin 5-6 months ago, and recently adjusted thyroid medication and added iron supplements due to deficiencies. He noticed some baby hairs but no significant growth yet, and reports no shedding on dutasteride.

      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.