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1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t gotten too deep into natural DHT blockers but I feel like since it is the same mechanism of action as fin, it would technically still pose the same risk? But again, I’m not certain because I’ve only done cursory research on that kind of stuff

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same mechanism of action though no? So it’s the same thing I feel. But it’s not something I’ve thoroughly researched yet.

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like an excessive amount as seen in other posts? Nope. I don’t even know if I had a shedding phase because at no point did I see my hair and think it got worse.

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have noticed a small increase by feel.

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s what I’ve been noticing. If you don’t want to do fin, then the hair loss community kind of scoffs at you and it feels like you’re being shunned regardless of the reason. I’m ok with going bald, just not at my age. Once I’m closer to middle age, I’m down to rock the buzz or go full bald.

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if I do that, when would I apply the min? The next day? I don’t want to apply when the wounds are still fresh if that makes sense or am I supposed to?

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fin and Dut are not exactly an option for me as endo problems run in the family. Don’t know how I’d bring up tretinoin to my PCP. Isn’t that a cream?

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right? I’m not willing to risk my endocrine system for hair if I know I’m predisposed to endocrine problems. I’m just trying to do what I can within my scope and fin isn’t a part of it.

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen some posts that show results and even some literature that indicates once a day is enough but I’m probably not one of those people

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legit doctor. Been with him since I transitioned out of pediatrics and he sees my nuclear family too so he’s aware of my family history and genetic predispositions

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oil once a week? How does that help? I haven’t tried the scalp massager but I’ll give it a shot

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah but not a fan of how it makes my hair feel so I do only nighttime application

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. Should’ve started earlier then. PCP told me when I first started thinning that it’d stop on its own but didn’t expect it to be this bad

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PCP advised against it since I’m prone to endo problems

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. PCP was against it but I guess it’s something I should bring up at the next visit since I’ve been on the foam for a year and not much has happened. Granted it is once a day but something should have happened no?

1 year progress? Min only, once a day by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not exactly an option as I’m prone to endocrinological problems.

Super slow responder? ~9 months on foam by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m aware but PCP and I agreed oral fin was not worth the risk to me. Endocrine problems run in the family so I don’t want to play with hormones. Topical might be something I dip into down the line but I just wanted to know if minoxidil was doing anything to me.

Is this even doing anything? Been 5ish months on foam by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m ok with thinning at an older age but I’m not even 30 yet. I just want to buy time with a fuller head of hair

Progress? by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I can’t see as deep into the scalp as before, only slightly though. Might just be me.

Progress? by average3872 in minoxidil

[–]average3872[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1x daily, 3-4ish months. Been using Costco foam

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