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      community Is mesotherapy supposed to be only on the top of the head? in women?

      in Female  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old woman with hair loss due to anemia and possibly thyroid issues is undergoing mesotherapy, which was only applied to the top of her head. She is considering minoxidil and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment, as her hair loss is not related to hormonal factors.

      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 My Minox Before/After & Restarting Treatment

       9 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user initially had success with Minoxidil for hair loss but stopped due to life changes, resulting in hair loss returning. They plan to restart treatment with Minoxidil, add Nizoral, dermarolling, and supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol, while avoiding pharmaceutical drugs.

      community Only 1.5 months into treatment - is this normal or too fast?

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old started treatment for androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, anti-dandruff shampoo, and a corticosteroid solution. After 1.5 months, they noticed increased hair density and are considering switching to oral minoxidil due to scalp issues.

      community Serious Oral Minoxidil Side Effects

      in Minoxidil  30 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including heart-related symptoms, after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage to 5 mg, leading them to stop the medication and seek medical advice. Many users advised against high doses of oral minoxidil, suggesting anxiety as a possible cause, and recommended consulting a doctor or switching to topical treatments.

      community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  976 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.

      community M30 | Sharing my 15 month progress with ya'll!

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 15-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, increased protein intake, and derma rolling. They also improved their lifestyle by working out, quitting smoking, drinking less, and getting better sleep.

      community Anemia Hairloss

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to undiagnosed anemia and has been taking iron and vitamin D3 supplements, which improved their energy levels but not hair regrowth. They are seeking advice on additional treatments or steps to restore hair after iron deficiency anemia.

      community I just got back from the animal hospital and lost my cat

      in Minoxidil  475 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a tragic experience where their cat died after being exposed to Minoxidil, warning others of its toxicity to pets. Some users discussed switching to oral hair loss treatments, while others expressed condolences and shared their own concerns and experiences with topical treatments around pets.

      community M26 - 9 months after hair transplant! AMA

      in Transplants  624 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.

      community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

      in Female  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

      community 6-month finasteride and minoxidil adventure

      in Progress Pictures  195 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased self-confidence and interest from women after using 1.25mg finasteride and twice-daily minoxidil foam for six months, despite minor side effects like forgetfulness and slight gynecomastia. The user also noted no additional hair growth elsewhere except for using minoxidil on their mustache.

      community 3 hair transplants | 11,102 grafts | 28 yrs old | NW 6/7

      in Transplants  149 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old underwent three hair transplants totaling 11,102 grafts at Eugenix, using finasteride and minoxidil to manage advanced hair loss. Despite limited density, the results are satisfactory, allowing the individual to feel presentable without a hat.

      community This is what some balding dudes are like

      in Satire  1047 upvotes 1 year ago
      Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.

      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 Is anyone else allergic to Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced a painful rash from both liquid and foam minoxidil, suggesting an allergy to minoxidil itself. They are seeking others with similar experiences.

      community 9 years of hair loss process and 27 months of treatment. What's going on?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss diagnosed as chronic Telogen Effluvium and male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride and minoxidil, later switching to dutasteride due to side effects but with limited success. The user plans to return to finasteride due to side effects from dutasteride, while others suggest maintaining consistent treatment and considering additional options like oral minoxidil and lifestyle changes.

      community Unexpected Hair Growth

       5 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced unexpected hair growth and improved skin and nails after adding daily vegetable juices, including carrot, spinach, celery, and beet, to his diet. He is not using any other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

      community (25/f) “I am more than my hair”…. How can I finally get to believing that?

      11 years ago
      A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.

      community 1.5 years on fin/min progress pics, thoughts would be great!

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 42-year-old male shared his 1.5-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg finasteride daily and regular doses of minoxidil twice a day, and recently started using the Derminator 2. He also mentioned his battle with cancer and Cushing's syndrome, which affected his weight and hair.

      community Watching my younger brother bald hurts so much.

      in Treatment  268 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is distressed about his 17-year-old autistic brother's hair loss, projecting his own insecurities despite being on finasteride and dutasteride. Replies suggest the brother might not care about balding, and the poster should address his own issues.