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User shared 16-month progress using finasteride 1 mg/day and minoxidil 5% solution once/day, noting significant regrowth, especially in temporal peaks. Users discussed shedding, side effects, and positive feedback from others.
community 2.5 months of 1mg fin + 1.25mg OM + dermarolling. Progress or wishful thinking?
A user's 2.5 months of finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dermarolling treatments for hair loss, with various users giving their opinion on the progress made.
community A stress hormone has been found to signal through skin cells to repress the activation of hair-follicle stem cells in mice
Stress can lead to hair loss by affecting hair-follicle stem cells, and this loss is harder to recover from if one has male pattern baldness (MPB). Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to address hair loss, but stress-related hair loss differs from androgenic alopecia.
community 26M with questions about switching from a fin+min blend to dut and min separately
A 26-year-old is considering switching from a finasteride and minoxidil blend to using dutasteride and minoxidil separately, with concerns about shedding and dosage changes. They are exploring options for sourcing and considering using ketoconazole shampoo to manage dryness.
community Is the Serioxyl / Stemoxydine on Ebay legit?
People are discussing if Serioxyl / Stemoxydine sold on eBay is authentic and questioning how sellers have it if L'Oreal may not be producing it anymore. They are sharing experiences and seeking insight on the legitimacy of the product and its availability.
community 5mg min 0.5mg dut - temple regrowth but ravaged crown? 28M
A 28-year-old male is experiencing temple regrowth but crown thinning while using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. The shedding phase is seen as a positive sign of treatment effectiveness, with expectations of noticeable improvements around 6 to 12 months.
community Topical Spironolactone 2.5% MONOTHERAPY x 5 months (MALE)- Nothing else
A man in his 40s treating his slow balding with a daily regimen of 2.5% spironolactone topical solution and Piroctone Olamine Shampoo. Despite initial hair shedding, he experienced no side effects and plans to continue the treatment for at least a year.
community Diffuse thinner regrowth over the course of 12 months
The user shared their 12-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They also used a derma stamp weekly and treated seborrheic dermatitis with Mometasone and Nizoral.
community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)
The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.
community 5 months topical minox 5% /fin 0.1%
User applied topical Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1% daily, with rosemary oil weekly, and saw initial baby hair growth. They plan to add derma stamping and Redensyl serum.
community Minoxidil + Tretinoin if you suspect you have low sulfotransferase enzyme activity
Minoxidil may not be effective due to low sulfotransferase activity, and the user considers adding tretinoin to the regimen. They are unsure about the timing and combination with microneedling.
community We Are So Back. 10 Months Difference
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 10 months by using 1.5mg oral finasteride and minoxidil daily, along with weekly derma stamping, after a previous hair transplant and initial thinning. The conversation highlights the importance of using DHT blockers post-transplant to maintain results.
community Exosomes - do they work as results look promising?
Exosomes are being considered for hair regrowth, with some users reporting initial improvement. One user moved on to using dutasteride and oral minoxidil with positive results.
community 25 y/o – Progress after 3 months of treatment – Can I recover or do I need a second hair transplant?
A 25-year-old is experiencing hair regrowth after 3 months using minoxidil, tretinoin, oral finasteride, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, scalp massage, vitamin D, and biotin. They are considering whether to continue this treatment or plan a second hair transplant.
community 25M - 6 months of treatment with topicals
A 25-year-old male has been treating hair loss for six months using 5% minoxidil once daily, 0.02% DIY topical finasteride once daily, and microneedling every two weeks. He reports increased hair density and some regrowth, particularly vellus hairs, and plans to continue the regimen, possibly adding oral finasteride in the future.
community 3 month(ish) update using topical minoxidil and once a week derma-stamping. May add ketoconazole shampoo
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of topical minoxidil and derma-stamping, with suggestions to add finasteride or dutasteride for better long-term results. Ketoconazole shampoo is also considered for scalp health.
community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment
A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.
community 20-Year-Old Seeking Advice on Diffuse Thinning and Treatment Options
A 20-year-old with diffused thinning is using oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia. They plan to switch to topical minoxidil, finasteride, and bimatoprost, and may consider surgery if their condition improves.
community Fin transformation 6 months.Pretty excited for the 2 year mark
A 19-year-old male using 1 mg finasteride every two days for hair loss reports no side effects and believes maintaining his current hair condition is progress. Some users see no difference in hair regrowth, attributing changes to lighting.
community Started balding at 16-17 but finally @21 got almost all of it back plus more and I think it made my forehead smaller
The user regained hair and reduced forehead size using a routine of 1mg finasteride, 5mg minoxidil, topical minoxidil twice daily, tretinoin before minoxidil, derma stamping weekly, red light therapy daily, and ketoconazole shampoo thrice weekly. They experienced initial side effects with finasteride but adjusted the dosage over time.
community Non-responder to minoxidil for years
A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss with initial success, but later experienced increased shedding and no regrowth. They recently added vitamin D3 supplements and microneedling, which reduced shedding, but are seeking advice on regrowth, with suggestions to try tretinoin with minoxidil and consider dutasteride.
community 2 years oral fin nonresponder, seeing regrowth in ~1 month from adding topical fin
After two years of no regrowth with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, adding topical finasteride and dermastamping led to noticeable hair regrowth in one month. The combination of treatments, particularly the addition of topical finasteride and dermastamping, is believed to have improved absorption and effectiveness.
community 4 month update - nuclear stack, 42m
A 42-year-old user shared a 4-month update on their hair regrowth using a "nuclear stack" including oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, micro-needling, keto shampoo, saw palmetto, biotin, multivitamins, scalp massages, and inversion table. They reported significant progress with minimal side effects and plan to continue the routine.
community The meds work: my dad at 23 yo vs me at 35 yo
Finasteride and oral minoxidil effectively maintain a youthful appearance and full head of hair, despite genetic predispositions to balding. The discussion also considers the impact of DHT blockers on masculinity and aging, with lifestyle choices like sunscreen use and a vegetarian diet mentioned.
community My next option should be what? After a transplant.
The user is unsatisfied with their hair transplant and is considering another transplant, PRP, exosomes, or stem cells. They currently use topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin.
community at what point does RCP no longer benefit?
A user is using Minoxidil, finasteride, saw palmetto, and Minimalist RCP serum to address hair thinning, with some success but concerns about the long-term benefits of Minimalist. They plan to continue Minoxidil and finasteride for another year before considering a hair transplant.
community Insane MTF recovery 18 months blocking androgens
Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.
community Anyone heard of HairStemCell Transplant? They claim not needing to pull the entire hair cell, allowing reuse of same donor area.
community Hang in there buds! Showing my progress
A user shared their hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, biotin, topical minoxidil, and DS thickening shampoo over five months, reporting significant improvements in hair texture and growth. They experienced minor side effects like a slight headache from switching minoxidil forms but noted no issues with finasteride.