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A user started using topical finasteride 0.1% with Aloe Vera 0.05% on May 19, 2023, to address hair loss that began at age 27. They plan to post progress pictures every three months.

OP experienced significant hair shedding after 8 months of using topical minoxidil and plans to start finasteride. They are concerned about hair loss and have scheduled a dermatologist appointment.

A user experienced rapid hair loss and was prescribed Desonide cream for mild Alopecia. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness and potential side effects.

The user started balding at 16/17 and tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride with little success. They recently started applying diclofenac gel to their bald areas and noticed some hair regrowth, attributing this to diclofenac's ability to lower prolactin levels and its anti-inflammatory effects.

The user shared progress pictures after using topical minoxidil for 8 months and topical finasteride for 5 months, along with other treatments like tretinoin cream, microneedling, and specialized shampoos. They are seeking feedback on their hair regrowth progress and are concerned about reaching a plateau.

The conversation discusses using USB microscopes for scalp photos and provides a link to an overview of trichoscopy. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

The conversation discusses managing hair loss and scalp issues, with users sharing experiences using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, ketoconazole, sulfur soap, and topical anti-androgens. Suggestions include trying sulfur soap, scalp massages, spironolactone, and dietary changes to reduce sebum production and dandruff.

User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.

The user experienced severe scalp itching and hair loss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.

The user is experiencing scalp irritation from using tretinoin and alcohol-based hair loss treatments like stemoxydine. They find that Aquaphor helps with the pain but is difficult to apply in hairy areas.

The user is using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss and is concerned about shedding and potential aggressive hair loss. They noticed some regrowth in trichoscopy pictures but are unsure about real-life changes.

The conversation is about a person experiencing hair loss, using topical minoxidil for 8 years, now at Norwood scale 3, and considering topical spironolactone and oral minoxidil after a tricho test recommendation. They are seeking others' experiences with topical spironolactone.

The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.

A 29 year old user's progress with topical Fin/Min and microneedling treatments to improve hair loss over the span of 4 months.

A user shared their positive experience with a 4-in-1 topical solution containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin, along with weekly microneedling using a 1.2mm dermastamp. The user reported no noticeable side effects and mentioned that the biotin likely doesn't contribute to hair growth.

The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for two years with decent regrowth and recently added microneedling to their routine. They are questioning if the small hairs observed are new regrowth from microneedling or just vellus or miniaturized hairs.

The user experienced severe hair loss, itchy scalp, and skin issues after trying no-shampoo, and wonders if it's male pattern baldness or an immune issue. They have a history of eczema, dermatitis, and jock itch, and have tried various treatments like coconut oil, peppermint, pumpkin seed, and onion.

The user started using topical finasteride 0.025% and minoxidil 5% twice daily, seeing initial improvement but later experiencing shedding and scalp pain. They are considering increasing the finasteride dose to 0.05% while using keto shampoo and dermarolling, and are debating the effectiveness of low versus standard doses of finasteride.

The user experienced hair regrowth and thickening using 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, red light therapy, and microneedling. Some shedding occurred around 4-6 weeks into the treatment.

A user's extreme regimen for hair loss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.

The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

A 23-year-old male switched to a topical solution containing Fin 0.1% and Min 5% from a previous solution with Fin 1% and Min 5%, noticing increased hair shedding. He is concerned about losing around 50 hairs while using ketoconazole shampoo.

The user experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a DIY topical solution, then to Essegen F. They noticed increased hair shedding with the topical finasteride and are concerned about its normalcy and duration.

PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.

A 21-year-old experiencing itchy and burning scalp with hair loss was diagnosed with MPB and scalp inflammation. They were prescribed Ketoconazole, Prednisone, Clindamycin, and Finasteride, and are considering trying antihistamines, dietary changes, and "nopoo" to alleviate symptoms.

A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.

Dutasteride 0.5 mg significantly reduces both scalp and hair follicle DHT, with a greater reduction in hair follicle DHT. The discussion questions which reduction is more important for androgenetic alopecia and diffuse thinning.

The user is experiencing hair improvement in the central and back areas after using finasteride, minoxidil, and a galenic lotion, but the temple area is worsening. They suspect the lotion might be causing the issue and are considering stopping its use.

A 41-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride (0.025%), minoxidil, microneedling every two weeks, and occasional Nizoral 2% shampoo. He advises against using creatine due to personal experience with increased hair shedding.

The conversation is about a user's progress in treating diffuse hair thinning using a topical regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, saw palmetto, collagen, and vitamins, along with lifestyle changes. The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride for potentially better results.