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      community Fuzzy Feeling To Scalp?

      in General  60 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking oral finasteride for 2 months, experiencing more hair loss but noticing some fuzzy hair growth on the scalp. They are questioning if this new hair growth is significant.

      community How Dangerous is Oral Min Really?

      in Minoxidil  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is generally effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and facial puffiness. Users highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure due to potential cardiovascular risks.

      community Oral Minoxidil - Week by week progress thread.

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user shared their experience with liquid Minoxidil, which initially worked well but caused severe skin irritation, leading them to stop. They are now trying oral Minoxidil and plan to document their progress weekly.

      community 3 months on dut plus oral min 5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  388 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride and increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5mg daily, resulting in significant hair regrowth in three months. They stopped using tretinoin and reported minimal hair shedding and noticeable new hair growth.

      community 8 months of 0.5 mg dut daily, 14 months of 5 mg oral min

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily for 8 months and 5 mg oral minoxidil for 14 months to address hair thinning. Despite some users seeing no change or improvement, the user feels their hairline density has decreased and corners have worsened.

      community 20M NW6 diffuse —> NW1 Fin/Dut

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.

      community Can oral minoxidil cause significant changes in blood pressure? (deprecated thread)

      in Minoxidil  214 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss and observed changes in blood pressure after taking oral minoxidil. They experienced no visible symptoms from topical minoxidil, finasteride, or other treatments and are seeking feedback on whether these blood pressure changes are typical for oral minoxidil users.

      community First month on minoxidil, crown update.

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss after one month of use, with a user questioning if complete hair regrowth is possible and another suggesting the perceived improvement may be due to lighting differences rather than actual hair growth.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

      community 2 month progress (26M) oral fin + oral min

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 2-month progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noting side effects and adjustments in dosage. They also use Nizoral shampoo and previously tried topical treatments and a hair system.

      community Ru with gloves because of Systemic absorption?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about whether to use gloves when applying 5% RU58841 to avoid systemic absorption and if washing hands with water is sufficient. Users question the concern, noting it is applied to the scalp.

      community Ru58841 ruined my life. Here’s why.

      in Product  130 upvotes 4 years ago
      User experienced shortness of breath, high blood pressure, red eyes, and eye floaters after using RU58841 for hair loss. They warn others to avoid RU58841 and stick to finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.

      community 1.5 years. Oral Fin and Min only.

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1 mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) daily, with minimal side effects. They also use testosterone to balance any libido effects from finasteride.

      community Thoughts on this 2-deoxy-D-ribose Topical?

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about skepticism towards a new hair loss treatment containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose, copper peptides, and exosomes, with concerns about the legitimacy of the product and its website. The treatment's effectiveness and authenticity are questioned due to lack of testing and transparency.

      community Switching from topical min to oral min. Is it the right choice?

      in General  97 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering switching from topical minoxidil to a combined oral treatment of finasteride and minoxidil for better consistency but is concerned about potential side effects like shedding, dizziness, and swelling. Another user advises that oral minoxidil should only be used under medical supervision with regular health checks and suggests using reputable brands like Pfizer's Loniten.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community Healed results of my SMP + Before picture.

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their positive experience with Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) for hair loss, highlighting the natural look achieved by a specialized artist. The procedure cost $2600 and was done by Alex Corona in Panama City Beach, FL.

      community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

      community 2 months progress on oral and topical MIN

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 2-month progress using oral and topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, topical rosemary oil, keto shampoo, a derma pen, and scalp massages for hair loss. They reported significant improvement and plan to continue with updates.

      community Problem with Topican Finasteride, sides

      in General  119 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced side effects like shallow breathing, loss of libido, and erectile issues after using topical finasteride with minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering whether to continue the treatment despite these side effects.