A user's successful hairloss treatment using ketoconazole shampoo, 0.5mg finasteride, and 5% liquid minoxidil. They noticed significant results after 4 months, with reduced hair fall observed earlier.
Hairloss is emotionally challenging, but acceptance and focusing on other life aspects are important. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are discussed, with emphasis on the emotional impact over physical changes.
A 21-year-old shares their one-year progress using finasteride for hairloss, experiencing initial shedding but eventual regrowth, especially on the crown. They consider switching to dutasteride due to continued hairloss at the front temple and mid-scalp areas.
Many people become hyper-aware of hairloss in themselves and others, often leading to feelings of jealousy or self-consciousness. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are commonly discussed as solutions to combat hairloss.
A mid-30s individual is experiencing hairloss at the front and temples but not the crown, and is seeking affordable treatments. They have ordered pumpkin seed oil capsules due to cost and side effects concerns with official treatments.
A user shared their 16-year hairloss journey using finasteride and minoxidil, noting slow hair thinning despite a family history of severe balding. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil but stopped for personal reasons, experiencing no significant side effects from finasteride.
A 30-year-old started hairloss treatment in September 2022 with oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, then switched to a spray version in June 2023. They also improved their diet, exercised, used biotin shampoo daily, and micro needled weekly, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth.
The user started using minoxidil at 18 and finasteride at 19, but at 22, their hair is still getting worse. Some suggest trying dutasteride and RU58841, while others advise accepting hairloss and keeping hair short.
A 23-year-old male with aggressive hairloss has tried various treatments, including minoxidil (both topical and oral), dutasteride, multivitamins, and PRP sessions, but has seen limited success. He is considering a hair transplant and seeks advice on whether this is a reasonable approach.
The person experienced worsening hairloss despite using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are considering increasing dutasteride dosage, trying microneedling, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, and are advised to consult a trichologist.
The user shared their hairloss progress over a few months using minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. They reported reduced hairloss and plan to continue their routine, possibly increasing dosages gradually.
An 18-year-old with early hairloss is advised to consider minoxidil and finasteride, with a doctor's consultation recommended. Alternatives like a hair system or shaving are suggested due to potential medication side effects and lifelong commitment.
A 25-year-old male with 10 years of hairloss is using minoxidil and considering adding finasteride or dutasteride, possibly with microneedling, to improve hair regrowth before a hair transplant. Community members suggest starting a DHT blocker immediately, considering oral minoxidil, and addressing low vitamin D and HDL levels.
A 25-year-old from Argentina shared approximately four months of hairloss progress using ketoconazole shampoo, finasteride, minoxidil, and PRP therapy. The treatment appears to be part of a regimen recommended by a hairloss clinic.
A 26-year-old is starting a hairloss treatment using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil foam twice daily, 2% ketoconazole shampoo weekly, and microneedling once a week. They noticed worsening hairloss over the past year and are seeking advice.
A 23-year-old feels devastated by hairloss despite using Minoxidil and finasteride since age 18, and is advised to embrace baldness, improve physical fitness, and consider hair systems. The conversation emphasizes self-acceptance, confidence, and exploring new interests to improve mental well-being.
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
The user experienced hairloss and used Minoxidil and Finasteride to improve hairline and density, but stopping Minoxidil led to a setback. They plan to continue both treatments daily to increase hair density and are considering applying Minoxidil to the entire scalp.
The user experienced a receding hairline and tried minoxidil, which may have slowed the process but caused puffy eyes. They are hesitant to use finasteride and suspect oily dandruff might be an aggravator.
The user has been using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and minoxidil foam for hairloss but feels their hair is not as thick as desired. They have stopped using RU58841 due to lack of results and are concerned about hair miniaturization despite these treatments.
Hairloss progress after 12 months using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. Goal is to maintain and improve hair until old enough for hair transplant.
A person in their 20s is struggling with hairloss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.
A 20-year-old experiencing hairloss was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia and prescribed finasteride, minoxidil, and multivitamin/zinc pills. They are considering starting finasteride and minoxidil daily to maintain their hair and stop further loss.
The user started experiencing hairloss at 26 and began treatment with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. After 8 months, they noticed hair regrowth, especially baby hairs, and remain hopeful for further improvement.
Finasteride is effective for DHT/AR-driven hairloss but not for chromosome 20-driven cases, where treatments like minoxidil, prostaglandin analogs, and low-level laser therapy may be more beneficial. Genetic testing can help determine the underlying cause of hairloss to tailor treatment effectively.
A 21-year-old male shared his extensive hairloss treatment protocol, which includes Dutasteride, RU58841, Ketoconazole shampoo, oral Minoxidil, pyrilutamide, MK677, dermastamping, and castor oil, and reported improved hair regrowth and overall well-being. He has experienced no side effects and has also improved his diet and lifestyle.
The user has been using a hairloss treatment protocol including topical dutasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, a laser cap, and vitamin D for 15 weeks, showing impressive progress. Feedback suggests continuing medical therapy for 12-24 months before considering a hair transplant.
An 18-year-old noticed significant hairline recession and is concerned about further hairloss. They plan to improve their lifestyle and are advised to use finasteride and minoxidil and consult a dermatologist.
The user "baselinesims" shared their progress in treating hairloss using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml topical minoxidil, 0.5ml topical dutasteride, keto shampoo, cosmerna, and micro needling. They are happy with the progress so far, with diffuse thinning being taken care of and baby hairs showing up. They plan on getting a hair transplant in the future. Other users commented on the improved appearance and mentioned that the lighting in the photos may affect the comparison.