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      community 10month fin/min - micro-needling and rosemary biotin & more

      in Minoxidil  635 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment routine involving daily minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, rosemary oil, and biotin supplements. The user shares personal experiences, noting no side effects from finasteride and emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing hair loss.

      community Can I put oral dutasteride into my minoxidil?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 46-year-old male is considering adding topical dutasteride to his hair loss regimen, which includes oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, miconazole nitrate, pumpkin seed oil, microneedling, DHT oil blocker, lipogaine, and ketoconazole shampoo. He plans to start with a 0.025% concentration in lipogaine once a week to monitor for side effects.

      community 4 months Fin 0.3-0.5mg, 5% foam min, dermastamp

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 36-year-old started using finasteride (0.3-0.5mg daily), 5% minoxidil foam, and weekly dermarolling/dermapen treatments to address hair loss. They also began taking supplements for low ferritin and vitamin D, hoping to improve hair thickness and cover a bald spot.

      community 3 months on Hims Topical Spray

      in Progress Pictures  429 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray, nizoral shampoo twice a week, and a daily biotin gummy for 90 days to treat hair loss. The user and others discuss the cost, dosage, and effectiveness of the treatment, with some suggesting cutting hair short for better results.

      community I had my DHT Levels measured (Topical solution)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical finasteride for hair loss, with the user considering whether oral finasteride might be more effective in reducing DHT levels. Other users suggest alternatives like dutasteride, RU58841, saw palmetto, and a combination of Redensyl, Procapil, and Capixyl, while debating the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

      community Is the juice worth the squeeze? I'm concerned about density.

      in Progress Pictures 5 months ago
      The user is using biotin, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, green tea, Minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and derma rolling to combat hair loss but is hesitant to use finasteride due to potential side effects. Others suggest that without finasteride or dutasteride, the natural approach is unlikely to be effective long-term.

      community 2 month progress on diluted hims spray.

      in Progress Pictures  306 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user diluted a Hims spray with Kirkland's minoxidil to lower finasteride concentration and has been applying it for nearly 3 months, noticing baby hairs at the temples. They also use a dermastamp, saw palmetto, and biotin supplements, and are seeking advice on their hair loss stage.

      community hair loss treatment alternatives and ideas to improve gain

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The post discusses using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hair loss, along with spearmint capsules, pueraria mirifica, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins. The user is also considering microdosing finasteride with trans treatment and mentions the potential of herbal enemas and hair systems.

      community 7 months progress. Minoxidil + Dermaroller + Finastride + Biotin + Ketoconazole

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their seven-month hair loss progress using minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermaroller, reporting no side effects and recommending the routine before considering a hair transplant. They use topical treatments daily and wash their hair every two to three days, with plans to continue the routine for another five months.

      community 2ddr thread, I'll try to add to it monthly

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a hair loss regimen involving 2ddr applied twice daily, tretinoin weekly, and occasionally micro-needling. They report feeling increased scalp thickness and seeing some hair growth progress.

      community 5 months Minoxidil+Fin progress

      in Is this regrowth?  77 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 5-month progress using topical Minoxidil (5%) and Finasteride (0.1%) twice daily, along with derma stamping, improved Vitamin D levels, and increased protein intake for hair regrowth. The user is considering dutasteride if progress plateaus and uses a sulfate and paraben-free shampoo.

      community Need motivation, can’t live normally

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

      community Using a 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel. My experience 2 weeks in.

      in Treatment  38 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user switched from minoxidil to a homemade 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel and noticed no hair fall after two weeks, despite stopping minoxidil. The gel includes water, 2-deoxy-d-ribose, vegetable glycerine, 2-phenoxyethanol, sodium alginate, and rosemary oil, and the user reports healthier-feeling hair.

      community Hang in there buds! Showing my progress

      in Progress Pictures  509 upvotes 1 month ago
      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.

      community UK Shampoo recs - Piroctone Olamine

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.

      community 7 month on Finesteride 1mg. Regrowth or not?

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for seven months to address hair loss but hasn't seen noticeable regrowth and is experiencing brittle, thinning hair with scalp issues. They are also using Salisia and Re’equil Salicylic Acid shampoo for potential psoriasis and are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.

      community 3 month progress - fin + min..

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reports hair regrowth at the crown and thickening at the front after three months using 1mg finasteride, 0.5% minoxidil, biotin supplements, vitamin D, and argan oil shampoo and conditioner. They express a wish that hair growth could occur at the back of the head as well.

      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 Derm stopped me from using Minoxidal

      in Update  55 upvotes 5 months ago
      A dermatologist advised stopping minoxidil due to heavy shedding, suggesting alternative treatments like Betaval Lotion and supplements, but many users disagreed, recommending continuing minoxidil and adding finasteride for better results. The conversation highlights skepticism about the dermatologist's motives and emphasizes the importance of understanding the type of hair loss before choosing treatments.

      community RU 58841 or do I go for Nizoral shampoo instead? Have curly hair

      in Ketoconazole  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is considering whether to add RU58841 or Nizoral shampoo to their current hair loss treatment of finasteride and minoxidil, noting budget constraints and concerns about hair dryness. They are unsure if RU58841 is worth adding or if they should use both treatments to see the effects.

      community Flakey scalp due to minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      Minoxidil can cause scalp flaking and dryness, often due to its alcohol content. Switching to foam minoxidil or using antifungal shampoos like Ketoconazole may help reduce these side effects.