The user shared progress on hair loss treatment, starting finasteride in 2018 and adding minoxidil in November 2023, with significant improvement. The user started treatment at age 31.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and is considering dutasteride and a hairtransplant. They feel frustrated and hopeless due to the lack of results and its effect on their mental health.
Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hairtransplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.
Participants want to maintain hair until at least age 30, using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hair loss remains a concern, with some considering hairtransplants.
User shared progress pictures of hair regrowth on the crown/vertex after a transplant and using finasteride, Minoxidil foam, and a dermapen. They hope to fully regrow or increase density in the crown area.
The conversation is about a user's progress with hair loss treatment using 0.5mg oral finasteride and 50ml of Essegen-F topical finasteride daily, with improved hair density and minimal side effects. The user also used ketoconazole shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis and noticed significant hair regrowth over 1.5 years.
A 26-year-old male shared his hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling, noting dissatisfaction with hair thickness but hoping for improvement. Users discussed side effects, treatment effectiveness, and shared personal experiences with similar treatments.
The user shared a 4-year hair loss treatment update using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality. They started with finasteride before switching to dutasteride and experienced fast results in the first year, with continued improvements in hair thickness over the past two years.
The user has been experiencing hair loss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hair growth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hairtransplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.
A 21-year-old experienced significant hair loss after steroid use and stopping minoxidil. He plans to regrow his hair using a regimen of dermarolling, Lipogaine, finasteride, and vitamins.
A 21-year-old's hair loss journey which involved using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1mg/day, and PRP treatments every month for 2 months with the results seen in two videos; as well as beliefs about no poo concept.
A user shared their 21-month hair regrowth journey using oral Finasteride 1mg daily and Minoxidil 5% topical applications. Despite initial discouragement due to slow progress, they saw significant improvement, reducing the need for a hairtransplant to minor fill-ins at the front hairline.
The user's first hairtransplant failed, and they are preparing for a second one. They are considering whether to continue multivitamins and B complex before the surgery, and are asking for advice on supplements to take for hair loss that do not include DHT blockers, finasteride, minoxidil, or high-dose biotin, and are contemplating iron, folic acid, vitamin C, and NAC for before and after the surgery.
The user had more hair at age 39 than at 27 after using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and ketoconazole for over two years. Initially started with finasteride but switched to dutasteride after six months.
The user shared their hair regrowth journey using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, silica, biotin, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with cyproterone and estradiol. They reported substantial hairline improvement and some crown thinning, with hopes for further progress.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after two years of using finasteride, minoxidil, and a laser helmet, along with maintaining scalp health with specific shampoos. Consistency and patience were key to their success, despite initial heavy shedding.
The user has been on 1mg finasteride daily for two years, experiencing initial shedding and some hairline recession, with limited regrowth. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, switching to dutasteride, or considering a hairtransplant for better results.
The user started using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, showing promising hair regrowth in a short time. They plan to add microneedling and possibly a hairtransplant in the future.
The user is concerned about having a straight, low hairline after a hairtransplant and is unable to take finasteride due to high estrogen and prolactin levels. They have used minoxidil with limited success and are considering further transplants to lower the hairline, while others suggest the risks of using up donor hair too quickly.
A 21-year-old male has used 5% topical minoxidil and 1.25mg finasteride for 2 years, improving overall hair but not regrowing temples or crown. He is considering additional treatments like microneedling or dutasteride after a clinic advised against a hairtransplant due to existing but damaged follicles.
A 30-year-old male, 19 days post-hairtransplant, is experiencing normal shedding and is concerned about hair loss. He is taking Dutasteride and Minoxidil tablets daily and is advised to trust the process as shedding is a typical phase.
The user felt pressured during a hairtransplant consultation at Bosley, where they were advised to undergo FUT surgery and use a laser cap for maintenance, but did not meet with a doctor. Other users recommended seeking a second opinion from reputable doctors like Dr. Rassman and suggested trying finasteride first.
This conversation was about a user's experience with hair loss treatments over two years, using finasteride and minoxidil which resulted in significant improvement.
A new technique developed by scientists in Japan to reverse balding using hair follicle cell transplants, and the discussion around the effectiveness of this approach compared to other treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Replicel, and Hairclone.
Akshay Kumar's hair restoration appears conservative, likely involving a small-session FUEhairtransplant or non-surgical treatments like PRP, with subtle improvements in density and frontal framing. The overall success is rated 3.5/5, with ongoing maintenance suggested for longevity.
A user who experienced significant hair regrowth over the course of one year by following a regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling, biotin vitamins, vitamin D3 and collagen peptides. The post includes before/after photos and details on the brands used.
A 19-year-old shares positive results after one year on finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, and Nizoral shampoo, reporting no side effects and improved hair density despite initial shedding. Others discuss mixed experiences with finasteride, some considering alternatives like dutasteride or hairtransplants.
If treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, microneedling, and exosomes fail, opinions differ on using a hair system or shaving. Some choose shaving for simplicity, while others consider hair systems despite maintenance concerns.
Hair cell therapy and follicle cloning are still in experimental stages, with treatments like hair multiplication and regenerative hair therapy being marketed but not yet proven to create unlimited new follicles. There is skepticism about the effectiveness and legitimacy of these treatments, with some considering them scams.
A 32-year-old male shared progress pictures after one year of using oral finasteride 1 mg and 10 months of oral minoxidil 5 mg for hair loss. He seeks advice on whether to continue treatment or consider a hairtransplant.