community How to get rid of oily hair, not scalp?
To reduce oily hair, wash the scalp thoroughly with shampoo and avoid touching the hair with hands. Applying a watery body lotion to wet hair may also help lessen oiliness.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Thought I would just make this simply post to explain finasteride and minoxidil with an analogy.
Finasteride stops hair loss by blocking DHT, while Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing blood flow to hair follicles. Using both can help regrow hair, but results vary by individual.
community 24 years old, 6 month progress on once daily 1mg fin and twice daily topical minoxidil
A 24-year-old shared six months of progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting improved hairline and temples with no side effects. The user experienced initial shedding but noted significant regrowth and no erectile dysfunction issues.
community Been fighting hair loss the last 5 years
The user has been successfully managing hair loss for five years using oral minoxidil and finasteride. They experienced significant improvement and plan to continue the treatment without breaks to maintain results.
community 24 weeks of treatment. Best decision of my life
A 32-year-old male used 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for 24 weeks, experiencing improved skin and hair growth with initial side effects that resolved after three weeks. He plans to try dermastamping to address a stubborn cowlick area.
community 6th Month Checkpoint! There is progress (I think?)
The conversation discusses a user's six-month progress in treating hereditary hair loss using a regimen that includes minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other medications. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and logic of the treatment, with some users suggesting additional methods like microneedling.
community Since Dutasteride is dose dependent, is there any real difference in taking 0.5mg daily vs every other day?
Taking dutasteride daily at higher doses results in more effective DHT suppression compared to every other day dosing, due to its dose-dependent nature and long half-life. Even at lower doses, dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss.
community Bryan (the guy who reversed aging) shares treatment that reversed his hair loss
A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.
community FINALLY stopped shedding constantly after 1 year on 5ar inhibitors!! Moral of the story: Just wait
After using finasteride for 7 months and dutasteride for 5 months, the user experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and scalp itchiness. They advise patience with hair loss treatments and suggest focusing on a good haircut and reducing stress.
community Diffuse thinning is a curse. You don't realize it's happening until way too late.
Diffuse hair thinning and treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Early detection and treatment are crucial for effective management.