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      community Chest pain on Oral minoxidil (18M)

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.

      community Foligain foam & scalp problems

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      Foligain foam caused severe scalp irritation and flakiness, unlike Rogaine foam. The user plans to consult a dermatologist for treatment options.

      community Shaved at 21, time for me to move on after very little improvement from meds.

      in Shaved/buzzed  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hair growth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hair transplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.
      M25 - Start taking meds or shave it off?

      community M25 - Start taking meds or shave it off?

      in General  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a 25-year-old considering whether to start using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841, or to shave his head. He is seeking advice due to his family history of baldness.
      Thinning in Hairline and Vertex - What do I do?

      community Thinning in Hairline and Vertex - What do I do?

      in General  345 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old male is experiencing hair thinning at the hairline and vertex, considering using a dermapen or dermastamp, and seeking advice on whether to continue with natural remedies like onion juice and rosemary oil or start using minoxidil or finasteride. He is also looking for recommendations on microneedling devices.
      Someone please save me (19M)

      community Someone please save me (19M)

      in General  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing hair loss and shedding despite using Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil for six months. They are concerned about potential infections like folliculitis and are considering stopping the treatments due to stress and hair loss from various areas, including eyebrows and eyelids.

      community Scalp Itch/Continued Shedding after years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced continued hair loss and scalp itch despite using finasteride and switching to dutasteride. They sought advice on managing these issues, with suggestions including adjusting medication frequency and trying different shampoos.

      community 1000's of new tiny white hairs

      in Is this regrowth?  270 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user observed new tiny white hairs after 12 days of using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and biotin, hoping they will become terminal hairs. Others advise that while some hairs may not fully grow, consistent treatment, patience, and scalp massages could enhance results.

      community Quitting minox - going for alternatives

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to side effects and is trying alternatives like vitamin D supplementation, scalp massages, cold showers, oil treatments, zinc shampoo, and dermarolling. They report improved scalp health and some new hair growth, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of these methods.

      community lost all my gains switching from liquid to foam

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      Switching from liquid to foam minoxidil led to hair loss for OP, possibly due to a second shedding cycle. OP experienced allergic reactions to propylene glycol in the liquid form, causing dandruff and itchiness, which improved after switching to foam.

      community Frustrated this week, shaving an option after a decade of trying

      in Update  61 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and is considering shaving their head. They are advised to maintain consistency with medication, consider oral minoxidil, and explore hair transplant options.

      community Anyone on Dutasteride have reduced scalp oil?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride may reduce scalp oil and itchiness more effectively than finasteride, with some users experiencing drier skin and improved hair thickness. Users report varying results, with some noticing benefits after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, while others use a combination of treatments including minoxidil.

      community New vellus all over — just 9 days into once-daily 5% minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  159 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg finasteride for three months and recently started using 5% minoxidil once daily, resulting in new vellus hair growth. The user is hopeful that minoxidil will positively impact terminal hairs and is considering adding a derma stamp to the routine.

      community Moisturizing your scalp?

       6 upvotes 12 years ago
      The conversation discusses using olive oil, shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer before applying minoxidil to combat the drying effects of alcohol in hair treatments. The user asks if facial moisturizer like Cetaphil is safe for the scalp.

      community Itchy scalp from power shampoo with biotin ?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing an itchy scalp after using a shampoo containing biotin, saw palmetto, and caffeine, and is questioning if it's due to the shampoo or balding. They are seeking feedback on others' experiences with similar shampoos.

      community Oral Minoxidil - Week by week progress thread.

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user shared their experience with liquid Minoxidil, which initially worked well but caused severe skin irritation, leading them to stop. They are now trying oral Minoxidil and plan to document their progress weekly.