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      community Red light therapy - research says they work, reviews say they don't - Turns out commercial device are severely under-powered, so could this actually work?

      in Technology  78 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hair growth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.

      community 5-Months Update: Minoxidil + Red Light Therapy + Lifestyle Changes

      in Progress Pictures  1031 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.

      community This and ketoconazole 2% life changing

      in Ketoconazole  69 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride, clobetasol propionate, and ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation warns about the potential side effects of clobetasol, a powerful topical steroid, and emphasizes its short-term usage.

      community Why don’t more people use hair fibers?

      in Product  527 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair fibers can effectively cover thinning hair when used with minoxidil and hairspray but require daily application and can be inconvenient in certain conditions. Some users prefer treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, or wigs due to the maintenance and limitations of hair fibers.

      community On Fin / Min for 1 year plus... is this progress?

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year with little progress in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride. They are also using microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering red light therapy, but are frustrated with the lack of results.

      community 6 Month Progress Update - Long Journey

      in Progress Pictures  475 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved over six months using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, biotin and collagen shampoo, and MSM powder. The user feels more confident and may consider a hair transplant if necessary.

      community What alternatives exist for Octa Sabal Plus?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about finding alternatives to Octa Sabal Plus for hair loss treatment. It mentions using ingredients like pumpkin seed oil, octacosanol, and soybean extract, but suggests finasteride as a more effective option.

      community Alternatives to 5% Foam minoxidil causing redness and itchy scalp

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced redness and itching from using 5% minoxidil and is considering trying a lower dose or alternative treatments like 2% minoxidil, mesotherapy, PRP, or rosemary oil. They are seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options for hair stimulation.

      community 1.5 Year - Bad Results (HT, FIN, MINO, PRP, etc)

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.

      community Castor Oil and Pumpkin Seed Oil

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of castor oil and pumpkin seed oil for hair thickness and shine, with concerns about oral consumption. The user is already using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Growing hair witch capsaicin and occasional topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  60 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their experience using capsaicin from chili peppers and occasional topical minoxidil to promote hair growth, noting noticeable improvements without significant side effects. They previously experienced side effects from dutasteride and minoxidil but found the new regimen effective and manageable.

      community Progress and results of 3 months of Fin+ Min

      in Progress Pictures  662 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using topical Minoxidil 5% and oral Finasteride 1mg daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo and derma stamping, reporting significant hair growth without side effects. Some users doubted the results, while others discussed potential side effects of Finasteride and alternative treatments.

      community 2 months into minoxidil 6% fin .3% tret .025% topical

      in Is this regrowth?  260 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing solid hair regrowth after two months using a regimen of minoxidil foam, a 3-in-1 topical spray containing finasteride and tretinoin, and weekly dermastamping. They report no side effects and attribute success to the combination of treatments and a supportive diet and lifestyle.

      community Topical minoxidil, biotin shampoo/supplement (pills)

      in Progress Pictures  66 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses successful hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and biotin shampoo/supplements, avoiding finasteride due to its side effects. Specific brands of shampoo, conditioner, and biotin pills were inquired about but not mentioned.

      community 1 year results on Big 3 + dermaroll

      in Treatment  97 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user who experienced hair loss at age 23, but started treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling and biotin vitamins at age 32 and saw significant regrowth results in 1 year. Treatment methods such as rolling their head on the carpet were also discussed.

      community One year results on Big 3 + Dermaroll (32y/o NW7)

      in Treatment  214 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user who experienced significant hair regrowth over the course of one year by following a regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling, biotin vitamins, vitamin D3 and collagen peptides. The post includes before/after photos and details on the brands used.

      community One year 2.5mg Minoxidil 1.25mg finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  185 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after one year of using 2.5mg Minoxidil and 1.25mg Finasteride for hair loss. The discussion includes suggestions for additional treatments like dermastamping, dutasteride, and increasing Minoxidil dosage, with mixed opinions on the effectiveness of current treatments.

      community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

      in Treatment  548 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.

      community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

      in Research/Science  643 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

      community Hair much worse after 6 months?

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.

      community Topical Dutasteride is Here.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  153 upvotes 5 years ago
      The availability of Topical Dutasteride, a potential treatment for hair loss, which can be purchased without prescription from MinoxidilMax. Other treatments discussed include Topical Finasteride and PRP injections, with discussion around dosage, efficacy, side-effects and safety.

      community 108 days of dutasteride 0,5 mg daily use 25M

      in Progress Pictures  836 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced positive hair regrowth after 108 days of using 0.5 mg daily Dutasteride and Alpecin caffeine shampoo, without Minoxidil. The discussion included advice on dosage, potential side effects, and comparisons with Finasteride and Minoxidil.