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      community Should I Still Be Shedding Despite My Timeline?

      in Update  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite using oral minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, magnesium, and vitamin D3. They are advised to stick with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for a year, as frequent changes might affect results, and are reassured about future hair cloning advancements.

      community Wedding in a year, when do I start treatment?

      in General  144 upvotes 11 months ago
      A person is considering starting hair loss treatments before their wedding in a year, with options including laser treatment with Saw Palmetto shampoo and conditioner, or Minoxidil and Finasteride. They are concerned about potential shedding from Minoxidil and Finasteride and seek advice on when to start treatment to avoid shedding on their wedding day.

      community Got complimented on my hair today

      in Styling  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling, reducing their Norwood scale from 2.5 to 1.5 in six months. They received compliments on their hair, boosting their confidence, and are now reducing their finasteride intake due to quick progress and potential side effects.

      community Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community Switched from fin 1mg to dut 0.5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced noticeable hair regrowth without side effects, though some users questioned the necessity of such a potent treatment given the minimal hair loss. The conversation also touched on potential side effects of dutasteride, such as reduced sperm quality, but the user reported no issues.

      community Don't give up on finasteride folks

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  282 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may take over two years to show results and can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and emotional changes. Alternatives such as dutasteride and minoxidil are discussed, with varying effectiveness and side effects.

      community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.

      community Should I seek a second opinion? 22M

      in General  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing worsening hair loss despite taking 0.25mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily since July. He is considering seeking a second opinion as his dermatologist refuses to increase the finasteride dosage, and he does not use dermarolling or vitamins.

      community Minoxidil+ Spray by keep does it contain propylene glycol?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair regrowth and is considering adding topical Minoxidil but is allergic to propylene glycol, which is present in the product they found. They need a solution with tretinoin that does not contain propylene glycol.

      community What to do as a 21yo german with a receeding hairline.

      in General  185 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old from Germany is experiencing a receding hairline and is considering treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil. They are unsure whether to consult a general practitioner or dermatologist and are concerned about being taken seriously due to their age.
      Finasteride or Microneedling?

      community Finasteride or Microneedling?

      in General  143 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering microneedling due to side effects from finasteride and saw palmetto. They are contemplating combining microneedling with a 3-in-1 treatment to manage hair loss until age 30.

      community 2 years of treatment, hair continues to get worse

      in Progress Pictures  233 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is worried about hair loss despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo for two years and is considering switching to dutasteride. Responses suggest patience, lifestyle changes, or trying additional treatments like microneedling.

      community Yo!! One year update chooms!!!!

      in Progress Pictures  2858 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using 0.5mg oral finasteride, a topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil, and dermastamping. Initial side effects like achy testicles were managed by adjusting the regimen.

      community People who upped from 2.5mg to 5mg oral min..

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Users discussed increasing oral minoxidil from 2.5mg to 5mg for hair regrowth, with some considering higher doses despite potential side effects. They also mentioned using 1mg oral finasteride alongside minoxidil.

      community Do i keep “trusting the process”?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user on finasteride for 7 months is experiencing increased hair loss and is considering adding dutasteride or minoxidil to their regimen. They are seeking advice on whether to switch treatments or continue their current plan.

      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.

      community I’ve been on medications for 5 months now

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, and keto shampoo for hair loss for 5 months, noticing baby hairs but no thickening. Another user suggests trying topical magnesium chloride with UV light as an additional treatment.

      community [24M] A little over 2 years on both fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  186 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male shared his progress after over two years of using finasteride and topical minoxidil, reporting significant improvement from Norwood 3 to Norwood 1.5 with minimal side effects, mainly watery semen. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, noting varying results and timelines for hair regrowth.