The conversation is about choosing between Ketoconazole/Nizoral 1%/2% or selenium for dandruff. The user also mentions starting finasteride soon for androgenetic alopecia.
The user shared their 9-month finasteride and 6-month minoxidil hair loss treatment results, including using a dermaroller, dermapen, and tretinoin, with plans to switch to dutasteride and possibly try oral minoxidil. They experienced initial shedding with minoxidil but saw improvement and reported no side effects.
The user shared their hair regrowth progress using a combination of treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, Sulfogenz, KX-826, low-level laser therapy, and microneedling. They plan to continue medication for another year before considering a hair transplant, noting steady improvement but not major changes.
A 36-year-old started using finasteride (0.3-0.5mg daily), 5% minoxidil foam, and weekly dermarolling/dermapen treatments to address hair loss. They also began taking supplements for low ferritin and vitamin D, hoping to improve hair thickness and cover a bald spot.
A natural compound called C3A from Aronia Chokeberry can help prevent hair loss by counteracting the effects of DHT. The user has been taking 50 grams of dried organic Aronia Chokeberry daily for 30 days and will update with photos in 60 days.
After two years of no regrowth with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, adding topical finasteride and dermastamping led to noticeable hair regrowth in one month. The combination of treatments, particularly the addition of topical finasteride and dermastamping, is believed to have improved absorption and effectiveness.
The conversation discusses hair transplants, including the use of techniques like FUE and the importance of a good donor area to avoid visible bald patches. It also touches on alternative treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrolutimide, and debates the idea of embracing baldness versus seeking treatments.
The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth after 3 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, weekly 1.5mm derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo every other day, with no side effects. The conversation includes various responses, questions about the user's ethnicity and previous scalp condition, and suggestions for topical treatments.
A 30-year-old man shares his positive experience with a topical solution containing 0.1% finasteride, 7.5% minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine, and fluocinolone acetonide after experiencing side effects from oral finasteride and no results from 5% minoxidil. He reports noticeable hair growth in two months with minimal side effects, attributing success to the new topical combination.
The conversation discusses using Sandalore for hair loss treatment, with a focus on finding the correct concentration for a topical lotion. The consensus is to start with a 0.1% concentration due to potential scalp irritation at higher levels.
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for 4 months and is questioning if there's regrowth. Responses suggest that diffuse thinning takes longer to show results, but there is some progress noted.
The user has been using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, along with microneedling, vitamins, and nizoral shampoo. They recently increased the topical treatments to twice daily for faster results, experiencing only initial shedding.
The user is considering using tretinoin with topical finasteride due to poor absorption and side effects from oral finasteride. They are also contemplating switching to topical dutasteride, while others suggest trying oral minoxidil or lower oral doses.
A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.
User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.
Anxious_Bee_67's 4 month progress with a hair loss treatment regimen of 1 mg oral finasteride once a day and topical minoxidil twice a day, which has brought "hope" to others who are fighting the Norwood Reaper. Replies include encouragement for further progress and advice on other treatments that can be used in conjunction with the current ones.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil for two years and is considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include microneedling, stress management, and alternative treatments like topical finasteride or ketoconazole shampoo.
A 34-year-old has been using finasteride for 18 months and minoxidil for 3 months, along with ketoconazole shampoo, supplements, and microneedling, to address hair loss. They report stabilized hair loss, thicker hair in previously miniaturized areas, and new hair growth along the hairline.
The user shared their 4-month progress using a topical solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, reporting initial shedding that stopped after 2.5 months and noticeable regrowth, especially in the crown area. They use Glenmark Hair4U F from India and have experienced no side effects.
The user shared their one-year progress using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, reporting good results with some shedding phases. They experienced no side effects and noted improved hair density, especially in the frontal area.
The post discusses a user's one-year experience using finasteride 1mg daily for hair loss, including initial irregular use, continued shedding of weak hair, acne in the thinning area treated with fusidic acid, and weekly use of Ketoconazole. A reply suggests adding Minoxidil for potentially full hair recovery.
The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair density using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with microneedling as an additional treatment. They are considering a hair transplant for low-density areas but are uncertain due to existing follicles.
A user shared a 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg finasteride every other day, Naz shampoo twice weekly, and daily vitamin D and omega 3, without using minoxidil or dermarolling due to scalp sensitivity. Commenters noted the significant results from a low dose of finasteride and questioned the role of vitamins in the treatment.
A 25-year-old male experienced hair regrowth after switching from topical minoxidil to a combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, along with microneedling and multivitamins. He reported no significant side effects from finasteride, except mild discomfort, and emphasized the effectiveness of oral finasteride over topical solutions.
Hair regrowth using finasteride 1mg daily and topical minoxidil twice daily, with a hair transplant after three years, showed significant improvement over four years. The user is satisfied with the results despite not having access to oral minoxidil.
The user has been using a topical solution containing minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months but is not satisfied with the results, as there is no significant hair regrowth or thickening. They are questioning whether they are a non-responder or if they should continue the treatment longer.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma stamp for 3 months with significant improvement. They are now adding ketoconazole to their routine.
The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.
Orient Bio is developing a PLGA formulated version of Cyclosporine A to stimulate hair growth without its immunosuppressant effects. Users discuss various treatments like Clascoterone, PP405, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, expressing hope for new developments and sharing personal experiences with these treatments.