A 31-year-old male used topical finasteride for a year, reducing hair loss significantly with no side effects. Another user suggested adding minoxidil and using oils for better results.
After 12 years of success with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, the user is experiencing hair thinning and scalp discomfort. They are considering options like switching to oral minoxidil, adding dutasteride, or using ketoconazole shampoo, topical caffeine, rosemary serum, and supplements.
A user shared their 4-year progress using finasteride (1 mg) and 11 months of oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) for hair loss. They reported thicker, better-quality hair with no side effects and plan to continue the regimen, possibly adding micro-needling and dutasteride.
The conversation is about hair loss treatment using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and arginine, showing noticeable progress in one month. The user suggests adding arginine serum for better results.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress after a year of derma stamping, daily minoxidil, and four months of oral finasteride, along with regular workouts. Others discussed the effectiveness of these treatments and additional methods like red light therapy and RU58841.
User shared progress pictures after 2 months of using 5% topical minoxidil, microneedling, and recently adding 0.01% topical finasteride. The minoxidil solution also contains caffeine, azelaic acid, retinol, adenosine, biotin, and niacinamide.
The user is taking 1mg finasteride daily and RU58841 5% but still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding topical finasteride or switching to dutasteride, and are not planning to use minoxidil until hair loss stabilizes.
The post shows a user's hair loss progression after 10 months using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5%, and recently adding Nizoral 2% and dermarolling with a 1.5mm roller. The user is 23 years old.
A user is seeking advice on hair loss treatment and has been prescribed finasteride. They currently use minoxidil, rosemary oil, and castor oil, and are considering adding dermarolling. Respondents suggest daily use of minoxidil and finasteride, with some recommending additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, dermapen, dutasteride, and vitamins.
The user is asking about the effectiveness of tretinoin 0.025% for hair loss, noting significant beard growth since using it for acne. They are considering adding it to their hair loss treatment regimen.
A 26-year-old has seen hair regrowth in 4.5 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and recently RU58841 on the temples. Suggestions include adding weekly microneedling to improve results.
A user has been taking a chewable combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins daily for three months without side effects or shedding. They are considering adding derma rolling to their routine.
The user is happy with their hair thickening after 4.5 months on Finasteride but wants faster crown growth. Replies suggest the results are above average for this timeframe and recommend continuing Finasteride for a year before considering adding Minoxidil.
The conversation discusses that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride for frontal hair loss due to higher 5ar Type 1 enzyme activity in that area. Some users question the validity of this information, while others confirm it with additional sources.
A user underwent a second hair transplant for increased density and to address hair loss in the crown area, with 3,800 grafts at a cost of 2,200 euros at Estepalace, including additional services. Some commenters discussed the appearance of the hairline and the importance of using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant.
A 27-year-old man shared his 3-month hair regrowth results using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride. Commenters suggested adding micro-needling to improve results and praised the clear photo descriptions.
A 22-year-old male is experiencing a significant hair shed and a receding hairline despite being on finasteride for 14 months and minoxidil for 7 months, applied inconsistently on the temples. He is considering adding dutasteride to his regimen once a week.
Mooseman1944 noticed hair regrowth and less shedding during the first 6 months of taking finasteride, but is now experiencing increased shedding and thinning hair. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil if there's no improvement by next August.
A 23-year-old man shared his one-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, starting with a lower dose due to side effects and gradually increasing to 1mg. He experienced manageable side effects and is considering adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride in the future.
A 19-year-old male has been using minoxidil 5% and dermarolling for four months to treat hair loss, applying minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling once a week. Commenters suggest consistent treatment, improving picture quality, and adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor to enhance results.
The user is happy with their hair regrowth after using 2.5mg Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride daily for six months. They are considering adding microneedling to their treatment.
Red light therapy is scientifically proven to promote hair growth by increasing strand density and thickness, and it's an additional treatment to DHT blockers like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the cost and effectiveness of commercial devices, despite studies showing benefits.
A 47-year-old male experienced mixed results with hair loss treatments using finasteride and oral minoxidil. After reducing dosages and adding creatine, he noticed shedding, but switching back to higher doses and changing to pea protein may help regain progress.
A 19-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair thinning and has been on finasteride for six months with consistent shedding. They are considering switching to dutasteride and hoping minoxidil will work better afterwards, while others suggest patience with current treatment and adding dutasteride, RU58841, a good diet, and dermarolling for potential improvement.
A user has been on finasteride for 4 months, experiencing persistent hair shedding despite improvements. Others suggest adding keto shampoo and note that shedding is normal.
The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil with vitamins for 5 months and seen improvements. They are asking if adding topical minoxidil would be beneficial or if they should continue with the oral treatment alone.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair loss improvement after using finasteride for about a year and plans to get a hair transplant in May, while also considering adding minoxidil to their treatment. They also mentioned using Nizoral and Neutrogena for dandruff, which may be related to the hair loss treatment.
A 19-year-old is experiencing diffuse thinning and has been on finasteride for 6 months, noticing a slower but still concerning rate of hair loss. They started taking 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week in addition to 1.25mg of finasteride on other days and are seeking advice on this treatment approach.
A 25-year-old man has been on 0.5mg Finasteride daily for a year, maintaining his hair with some regrowth and plans to increase the dose to 1mg. Some suggest adding Minoxidil for better results, while he considers it if his condition worsens.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using 1mg of finasteride daily for six months, with a break of two weeks due to knee surgery. Some suggest adding minoxidil for better results, while others discuss finasteride's effectiveness in promoting hair growth, which can be slower but significant.