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      community 3 months on topical fin/min/stamping

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for three months to address hair loss. They are considering adding tretinoin and are discussing the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.

      community Six months progress - oral fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user shared six months of progress using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and minoxidil (3mg) with positive results. They do not use topical minoxidil and have not experienced side effects like erectile dysfunction.

      community 8 months update. Oral Fin, topical Min and 1.5 dermaroll

      in Progress Pictures  189 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil for over 10 years, started Finasteride 8 months ago, and is happy with the hair recovery results; they also use a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and a 0.5mm occasionally. Some believe starting with Minoxidil is less effective than addressing DHT directly, and there's curiosity about whether dermarolling aids absorption.
      Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      in Research  147 upvotes 5 months ago
      Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

      community Will oral minoxidil accelerate twink death?

      in Minoxidil  140 upvotes 11 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can increase body hair growth, but effects differ among individuals. Some recommend topical minoxidil to prevent unwanted body hair while preserving scalp hair.

      community M33 - 3 months of oral minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  59 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3 months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil but also noticed unwanted body hair growth. Suggestions included switching to dutasteride or adding finasteride to address hair loss more effectively.

      community Regimen update - Added oral Minox and RU

      in Is this regrowth?  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user updated their hair loss treatment to include daily dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin, and RU58841. Commenters feel the extensive treatment is unnecessary for the user's level of hair loss.

      community 1 year on 0.5 dut + 2.5 oral min / crown progress

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil for a year, recently adding microneedling and topical minoxidil, with some improvement but the crown remains the weakest area. Consistency and realistic expectations are advised, as progress is slow and coverage is challenging with fine hair.

      community 5 Months Minoxidil (and ~1.5 Years Fin/Dut)

      in Progress Pictures  594 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and from topical to oral minoxidil, despite some patchiness along the hairline. The user reduced the oral minoxidil dose due to low blood pressure concerns.

      community 3 Month Minoxidil & Dermastamp progress

      in Progress Pictures  143 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 3 months of using Minoxidil and dermastamping, noting additional biotin use. Replies suggest adding finasteride to maintain results and highlight effective regrowth from microneedling and Minoxidil.

      community Caffeine affects on oral minoxidil

      in Chat  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Caffeine may interfere with oral minoxidil because caffeine increases blood pressure while minoxidil lowers it. Users discuss potential interactions and effects on hair loss treatment.

      community First 2 months on oral fin and min.

      in Progress Pictures  191 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after two months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil, along with inconsistent derma rolling. Replies noted hairline improvement and good coverage, especially with afro hair.

      community Both pictures are 18 months apart

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user started dutasteride and oral minoxidil but saw no improvement in crown hair regrowth. Users suggest increasing the minoxidil dose and seeking a second opinion.

      community How good is Minoxidil mixed with tretinoin

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil combined with tretinoin may improve hair regrowth due to their synergistic effects. Using a gel with 0.025% tretinoin and antibiotics might still be beneficial.

      community 21 Month Finasteride+13 Month Minoxidil+2 Month Stemoxydine

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  88 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a 21-month treatment of hair loss using Finasteride, a 13-month treatment with Minoxidil, and a 2-month treatment with Stemoxydine. Replies suggest enhancing results by adding a micro needling pen and tretinoin to the regimen, and consider Finasteride and Minoxidil as crucial treatments.

      community Anybody here cooking oral minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  25 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about making oral minoxidil pills for personal use, including inquiries about ingredients and binders. The user mentions taking 2.5mg of oral minoxidil daily.

      community Oral minoxidil or topical with tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of oral minoxidil versus topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil might be more effective for non-responders to topical treatments. Concerns about side effects and the role of enzymes in activating minoxidil are also mentioned.

      community The Oral Minoxidil hype, use your head .

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the risks and uncertainties of using oral Minoxidil for hair loss, emphasizing that topical Minoxidil may be just as effective. It also mentions alternative treatments like micro-needling and retinol.

      community Oral minoxidil — is it actually worth it?

      in Minoxidil  42 upvotes 5 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like increased heart rate and edema. Finasteride is recommended, with dutasteride as an alternative if needed.

      community Started Oral Fin/Min on September 27th

      in Progress Pictures  88 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user started taking oral finasteride (1.2mg) and minoxidil (3mg) on September 27th, seeing significant improvement in the crown area but not the hairline, with no major side effects except increased body hair. They are considering a hair transplant after a year to address the hairline.

      community 20 month fin+minoxidil chewable progress pic

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil chewables over 20 months, along with a specific conditioner and a new treatment, GHK-Cu. Others discussed their own hair loss experiences and treatments, including oral finasteride/minoxidil and considering hair transplants.

      community Injured temple with derma rolling

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP injured their temple using derma rolling and tretinoin, causing peeling and potential hair follicle damage. Users suggest the injury might be permanent, possibly resulting in scar tissue where hair won't grow.