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      community 14 months later after doing something about my hair.

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old started hair loss treatment in September 2022 with oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, then switched to a spray version in June 2023. They also improved their diet, exercised, used biotin shampoo daily, and micro needled weekly, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth.

      community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months

      in Progress Pictures  254 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.

      community 8 months of topical min causing insane shed

      in General  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP experienced significant hair shedding after 8 months of using topical minoxidil and plans to start finasteride. They are concerned about hair loss and have scheduled a dermatologist appointment.

      community [rant] being hairless is ruining all my self esteem

      in Chat  178 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss is causing distress and self-esteem issues, with discussions on treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Some suggest topical treatments or lifestyle changes, while others stress the importance of confidence and self-acceptance.

      community Sometimes, the problem is the hair structure…

      in Progress Pictures  165 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old shared his hair loss journey, using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 6 months with positive results and no side effects. He recommends growing hair out and getting a good haircut to improve appearance and confidence.

      community Hair falling out on Finasteride?

      in Transgender  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      Shedding is common when using finasteride and minoxidil, and it typically stabilizes after a few months, with potential regrowth following. Users report varying experiences, but shedding is generally seen as a normal part of the treatment process.

      community ~ 4 months progress so far, hoping it gets better

      in Is this regrowth?  71 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 4 months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and various supplements. They reported increased body hair and some acne as side effects but noticed less hair breakage with silk pillows.

      community 10 months of minoxidil + cheating

      in Transgender  180 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy, and cyproterone acetate during their male-to-female transition. Another user discussed their successful hair transplant after transitioning and using finasteride, highlighting the challenges of hair loss and regrowth during transition.

      community 5 month post hair transplant ~2500 grafts to frontal third + finasteride 1mg/day + topical minoxidil 2x day + caffeine shampoo 1x day since HT procedure

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving a hair transplant of approximately 2500 grafts to the frontal area, daily use of finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and daily caffeine shampoo since the hair transplant procedure. One person is skeptical about the improvement in the crown area with just finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Further prolactin research....

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      HMI 115 did not work as expected for hair regrowth in humans, unlike in macaque monkeys. There is anticipation for further research on prolactin's role in hair loss, with expectations that pharmaceutical companies will likely solve this before universities.

      community Hairloss due to medication -- recovery?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Medication caused hair loss, which stopped after discontinuing the drugs, but hair hasn't regrown yet. The user is considering seeing a doctor for further advice and possibly using biotin supplements.

      community Hairline slowly coming back from the dead 💀

      in Is this regrowth?  508 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced positive hair regrowth using oral and topical minoxidil, oral dutasteride, microneedling, and supplements. They noted improved hairline and temple density with minor side effects like a few forehead pimples.

      community 9month progress on minoxidil foam

      in Progress Pictures  127 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 31-year-old woman shared her 9-month progress using 5% minoxidil foam for hair loss, noting significant improvement after initial shedding and seeing regrowth by month 4. She also used ketoconazole shampoo and has been on spironolactone for acne, but did not use finasteride.

      community My post after 13 months of treatment

      in Is this regrowth?  32 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding from months 4 to 11 after starting oral dutasteride and minoxidil but saw improvement by month 13. They recommend patience and using a DHT blocker to stabilize hair loss.

      community True hair loss Vs shedding cycle

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user stabilized hair loss with oral finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, and underwent a stem cell and PRP procedure. Recent increased hair shedding may be due to restarting dermarolling, affecting minoxidil absorption, or the waning effects of the stem cell treatment.

      community Topical FIN/MIN, Dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole and DHT blocking shampoo

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and argan oil for hair loss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.

      community What I've been dealing with, so far.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female in her late 30s experienced hair thinning due to health issues and treatments, including antibiotics and stress. She started using minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins from **hers** and is currently dealing with shedding and possible weight gain.

      community Fuzzy weird hair in the front, seasonal shedding

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair loss, particularly fuzzy hair in the front, and is concerned about male pattern baldness. Treatments mentioned include Propecia (finasteride), minoxidil, PRP treatments, dermarolling, peppermint oil, and apple cider vinegar.

      community Extreme Shedding/Hair Loss 7 months on Fin

      in Transgender  233 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 20-year-old FTM individual started finasteride for hair loss with initial success but experienced increased shedding after 7 months. They are considering oral minoxidil as advised by their doctor to address the worsening hair loss.