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      community Microneedling doesnt seem to do anything

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 2 years, nizoral for 1.5 years, topical minoxidil for 1 year, and microneedling for 3 months to treat hair loss but hasn't seen improvement or regrowth, even experiencing shedding with new treatments. They are concerned about continued thinning despite the treatments.

      community From n5 to n3 going n2 , 1 year 2mos progress

      in Progress Pictures  373 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair loss from stage 5 to stage 3 using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a Dermapen. They saw results after 6 months, experienced a shedding phase, then saw more gains, advising others not to be discouraged during the shedding phase.

      community Microneedling questions (18yo) on RU

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      An 18-year-old is seeking advice on microneedling while using RU58841 for hair loss. Recommendations include using a derma pen with 0.5mm needles every two weeks and avoiding RU application for 24 hours post-microneedling to prevent absorption into the bloodstream.

      community Starting Min and Nizoral shampoo

      in General  48 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about using topical minoxidil and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss. It discusses whether to use conditioner with Nizoral and how to apply minoxidil without causing scalp irritation.

      community What’s the appropriate dose of oral Min for a beginner?

      in Minoxidil  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old is using oral minoxidil (1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg) for hair loss, with additional weekly dermarolling. They are considering whether to increase the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg but are advised to stay at 1.25 mg for now.

      community Having Ru58841 mailed to my house

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 can be ordered as a powder and compounded at home, but it should be stored at room temperature to avoid crystallization. Pyraulatmide may follow a similar principle.

      community 13 month update - dut, min, niz, 1.5mm roller

      in Progress Pictures  205 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a 13-month hair loss treatment update using dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a 1.5mm derma roller, with the original poster reporting no side effects and some improvement in hair thickness. Participants request before-and-after pictures with consistent hairstyles to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids

      in Research/Science  230 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.

      community 3 month progress NW5 -- lost cause?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.

      community Minox for a year + microneedling for a month

      in Is this regrowth?  117 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for a year and started microneedling recently, but is unsure about hair regrowth and is considering starting finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Other users suggest that combining minoxidil with a DHT blocker like finasteride is necessary for better results, as minoxidil alone may not be effective long-term.

      community 1 Year Fin/Min/Niz update

      in Finasteride  14 upvotes 6 years ago
      User tried finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hair loss with minor results. Derma rolling improved hair thickening significantly.

      community Minoxidil has stopped working for me

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil alone is not enough for long-term hair growth without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride. Users suggest trying lower doses of finasteride or switching to dutasteride to manage side effects and improve results.

      community Why isn't fluridil more widely used and known about?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 5 years ago
      Fluridil, an antiandrogen that is not widely used or known about due to its expense and lack of availability in the US. It is suggested as a potential alternative for people who don't want to lower their DHT through treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and Dermarolling.

      community Somebody has gotta try this- HMI-115 reference anti-body

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential of using a specific antibody, HMI-115, as a treatment for hair loss alongside traditional treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride. The user suggests trying either a 240 mg or 30 mg dose to see if it works.

      community Time for that update again. After 4mos of fin/min/microneedling

      in Update  54 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is updating on their hair loss treatment progress after 4 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil spray, and weekly 1mm dermarolling. The crown area is slowly improving, with a smaller bald spot radius compared to the previous month.

      community Nizoral is drying my hair and I don’t know what else to do

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is experiencing hair dryness and damage after using topical minoxidil and Nizoral. She is advised to reduce washing frequency, use a bond builder like K18, apply a silicone-based serum, and consider using a shower filter and different oils like argan oil for better hair health.

      community 3-month progress with fin and min

      in Update  758 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 So I have good results but theres a catch

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced good hair growth results using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and a topical formulation, but faced temporary numbness as a side effect. They manage this by microdosing oral finasteride and minoxidil and using the topical formulation sparingly.

      community Norwood 1 to 3 is normal, and NOT balding

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      Norwood 1-3 hair loss is considered normal in Russia and not balding. Using finasteride for Norwood 1-3 is seen as unnecessary and risky.