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As promised, here are the final results from one solid year (plus) of consistent use of the low-level laser cap and no other treatment except ketoconazole shampoo. I took these photos this evening. I have a couple photos of the same area in different lighting. I think in some lighting the...

I know these are a little late, as I had said I would post photographs at the 6-month mark, but I eventually got around to taking pictures on September 7 of this year, which is closer to the 8-month mark. Again, I have only been using the low-level laser therapy cap and ketoconazole shampoo...

I will have to keep an eye out for that, if I can. The vertex does seem to be relatively stable. It's a little thin, but there is still strong coverage. Perhaps that's significant.

It is a little hard to tell. However, that might be a good sign, that the hair loss isn't progressing noticeably. Some days it "feels" relatively thin and I still do experience some shedding, yet there also does seem to be some thickness and stability. Overall I do think it is having some...

Sorry for your troubles bro. It looks like you still do have some good hair coverage on a large portion of your head though. I wouldn't give up all hope yet or immediately give up. I suggest you try to MAINTAIN the hair coverage you currently have, then after a year or so, it might stabilize...

I recommend using the Rogaine (or generic) Foam, as that is less messy and won't mess up your hair as much. Also, make sure that when you start a treatment, you stay on it at least six months before making a judgment as to whether or not it is working. Most doctors say it takes at least 3 - 6...

Several doctors say it can take up to 6 months or even 8 months before a drug like finasteride would show noticeable effects (https://www.realself.com/question/leeds-gb-propecia). I imagine it might be similar for dutasteride.

The first thing I would ask is how long have you been using those treatments consistently? Medical professionals will often tell you that it takes at least six months of consistent use of a treatment before you notice any results...

Here are the results of generally consistent use of the 200-diode laser helmet after 4 months of usage. I have not included any other treatment during that time period, except for ketoconazole shampoo every other day. I took these photos today. I plan to post similar photos at the 6-month...

I am looking to see if I can track any changes over time. In other words, I want to see if there is a noticeable improvement, everything (hairline location and density) stays the same, or there is a noticeable decline. If the hairline recedes further, for example, pictures can hopefully show...

I plan to post photos in a few days, as it will be the 4-month mark of the treatment (I didn't get on a consistent regimen until around January 9 of this year).

No problem. I wouldn't worry about that too much, as the finasteride will be halting or slowing down the thinning process during the entire 6 months you are using it (remember, it takes 6 months to NOTICE the results, but finasteride acts immediately when you start using it). Also, 6 months...

It is true that using finasteride and minoxidil together produces a more powerful effect than using either one on its own (http://press.endocrine.org/doi/abs/10.1210/jcem.74.2.1309834). However, there is nothing wrong with testing how well one of them works on its own, if you want to try out...

I have experienced hair loss for about 4 years now. It began with a receding hairline, followed by overall thinning on top. I am interested in knowing which treatments help and which do not, so I can deal with my own hair loss in the most effective and convenient manner. There seem to be...

If you are shedding, that could be a sign of male pattern baldness. However, it could be another type of hair loss, so I would first go to a dermatologist to obtain a diagnosis. Supposing you do have male pattern baldness (I am not sure, but it's possible), then if you haven't been using any...