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      Advice Needed: Considering Switch from Topical to Oral Finasteride After 2 Years (July 2023)

      community Advice Needed: Considering Switch from Topical to Oral Finasteride After 2 Years (July 2023)

      in General  83 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is considering switching from topical to oral finasteride due to lack of progress with their current hair loss treatment, which includes topical fin/min, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, oral minoxidil, biotin, collagen, tretinoin, and hair masks. A suggestion was made to try oral finasteride for potentially better results and to monitor progress over 6-12 months.

      community Finally something which covered my baldness

      in Hair Systems  99 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 29-year-old tried various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, derma stamp, and a hair transplant, but ultimately chose a hair system to cover baldness and boost confidence. The hair system looks natural and is praised by others for its appearance and feel.

      community Is my brother balding or am I delusional?

      in Satire  937 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, suggesting minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, nizoral shampoo, and various unconventional methods. It also includes jokes about hairlines and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Dudasteride/Minoxidil for 3 years. Anything else?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over three years with good results and is seeking additional treatments to improve hair growth by 10-15%. Suggestions include derma stamping, red light therapy, deep massage, caffeinated shampoos, and biotin supplementation.

      community 4 months on 1.5mg fin and one month min+ derma roller, is it working with me?

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using 1.5mg finasteride daily for four months and added minoxidil with a dermaroller for one month but stopped due to eye floaters. There is some improvement in hair regrowth, and suggestions include continuing treatment, using ketoconazole shampoo, and considering other supplements like vitamin D, saw palmetto, and biotin.

      community 6ish months into treatment. Norwood 69 progress

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user started using Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noticing some progress after six months, despite a recent shedding phase. They also use derma stamping and various topical products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.

      community This is all I’ll use to beat the Norwood reaper

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, tretinoin cream, derma stamping, derma rolling, scalp massagers, and a mix of vitamins and minerals. The user also considers using maca and adapalene, with advice on potential scalp irritation and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community My progress throughout the months

      in Progress Pictures  917 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their successful hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, finasteride, and a dermastamp over six months. They reported no shedding and used Kirkland liquid minoxidil and oral finasteride, while also managing dandruff with Nizoral shampoo.
      Hairloss journey from 18 years of age

      community Hairloss journey from 18 years of age

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  236 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user began experiencing hair loss at 14 and is now starting treatment at 18 with a topical solution of 10% minoxidil-finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Oral finasteride was not recommended due to potential effects on growth, and microneedling will be considered after four months.

      community Am I a Hyper Responder or is this Normal Growth

      in Is this regrowth?  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in 5 weeks using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, biotin, collagen, derma stamping, and a mixture of oils, leading others to label them a "hyper responder." Some users advised caution with microneedling frequency to avoid potential scarring.

      community 2 months in of Minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1%

      in Progress Pictures  1122 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old is using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1% topically for hair growth, with noticeable improvement in two months, especially on the hairline. They also use a derma-stamp every 15 days and report minimal side effects.

      community Progress pictures February 21-April 21

      in Is this regrowth?  535 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress photos showing significant hair regrowth over two months using finasteride, minoxidil, derma stamping, and mint and rosemary oil. Some users doubted the authenticity of the results, while others congratulated the user on the noticeable improvement.

      community 10 months of topical fin/min progress

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 10 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with dermarolling and specific shampoos. Some users suggested switching to oral treatments for better results, while others noted visible improvements in hair thickness and regrowth.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community 8 months progress! Recovered most of it!

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over eight months using 0.5mg dutasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil, with plans to continue treatment and update at the one-year mark. They reported no side effects and started derma stamping to enhance results.

      community 8 months apart - got all my hair back.

      in Update  4799 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully regrew their hair over 8 months using topical minoxidil, finasteride, a healthy lifestyle, and derma stamping. They emphasize the results are genuine and not from hair transplants.

      community 3 months in 2.5mg oral min and 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth after 3 months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily, along with 2% ketoconazole shampoo, rosemary oil, and microneedling. They initially used finasteride before switching to dutasteride and noticed shedding between weeks 2 and 6.

      community 3 month update. Slowly but surely.

      in Is this regrowth?  372 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 39-year-old male is experiencing hair regrowth after three months using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, dermastamping twice a month, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo weekly. He shares progress photos and receives encouragement and advice from others, noting some improvement and considering additional treatments but is limited by budget.

      community 4,5 month progress : Oral Fin, Topical Min, oral Dut

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 4.5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and oral dutasteride, along with biotin, vitamin D, saw palmetto, and multivitamins. They use a combination of finasteride and dutasteride weekly, with micro-stamping, to address hair loss.

      community 5 months until Europe, should I just shave it lol 24M

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old experiencing hair thinning is using minoxidil, finasteride, and nutrafol, and plans to add keto shampoo and a derma roller to their routine. They are considering shaving their head before a trip to Europe and are advised to continue treatment, improve lifestyle habits, and possibly increase finasteride dosage for better results.