The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, maintaining and possibly regrowing hair despite noticing shedding and miniaturized hairs. They are considering adding another treatment due to concerns about ongoing hair loss.
A 48-year-old reported significant hair regrowth after two years using finasteride and minoxidil, with better results on the temples and using a dermastamp for the crown. The user experienced no side effects from the treatments.
The user is using oral Minoxidil, oral Dutasteride, microneedling, and RU58841 for hair loss, noticing slow progress with small hairs appearing. They are inconsistent with microneedling frequency, sometimes doing it weekly or skipping weeks.
User shared 3 months progress using Fin (oral) and Min (foam) for hair loss. Others suggested adding derma rolling and discussed dosages and experiences.
The user started using finasteride daily and ketoconazole occasionally, noticing reduced hair fall but no regrowth. Others shared mixed experiences with finasteride, some considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
The user has been treating hair loss for over 11 years with various methods including Minoxidil, Keto shampoos, vitamins, and microneedling, but has avoided Finasteride due to fertility concerns. They have recently added Zix and The Ordinary Serum to their routine and are questioning their high DHT levels despite their efforts.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil foam once or twice a day, and Nizoral shampoo 3-4 times weekly for 8 months, noticing some shedding but not much growth. Others suggest patience, microneedling, or additional treatments like dutasteride, PRP, or exosomes for better results.
A 20 year old male's four month progress in treating his hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, as well as taking daily supplements such as Vitamin D, Zinc and Fish Oil. Replies were made expressing admiration for the results achieved.
A user who has had positive results from using finasteride, minoxidil and microneedling for hair loss over the past two years. Replies to this post congratulated the user on their progress and praised them for their success.
A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year with little progress in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride. They are also using microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering red light therapy, but are frustrated with the lack of results.
28M shares hair transplant results 6 months after 3633 grafts via FUE by Dr. Rahal in Ottawa, costing ~$24k CAD. Users discuss the impressive results, procedure experience, and cost breakdown.
The user reports thicker and fuller hair after using finasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, and dermarolling for two years. Consistent lighting is noted as important for progress pictures.
A user buzzed their hair and noticed many thin hairs on their scalp, which they believe are new growth from using finasteride for 4 months and minoxidil for 2 months. They are hopeful for more improvement in the coming months.
The user has been microneedling weekly for almost 8 months without seeing progress and is experiencing shedding. They are also using finasteride daily and Kirkland minoxidil twice a day, and had a hair transplant after starting finasteride.
A 25-year-old with aggressive diffuse NW5 hair loss is using Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, RU58841, Ketoconazole, and dermastamping, experiencing slow progress and mental health struggles. Despite some visible regrowth, the user feels discouraged due to ongoing hair loss and is seeking reassurance and advice.
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 shared progress after using 5% minoxidil twice daily, 0.2% topical finasteride once daily, Nizoral shampoo thrice weekly, and microneedling weekly for hair loss. They observed thicker hair after 12-14 months and are curious about further improvement.
The individual had a hair transplant in Turkey with 4052 grafts, resulting in significant hair growth and increased confidence. They use finasteride, rosemary oil, and vitamins, and are pleased with the natural-looking results, encouraging others to consider similar treatments.
The user experienced hair regrowth using a topical solution containing 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, despite an initial shedding phase. They reported no side effects and noted significant improvement in hair density, particularly around the crown area.
CraigMeyerShirtPants used oral finasteride for 15 months and topical minoxidil for 6 months, seeing significant hair growth after cutting hair 4 months ago. Users congratulated and asked about age, brand, and side effects.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
The user used finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months but stopped minoxidil due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are experiencing hair shedding and thinning and are questioning if finasteride alone is sufficient.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about absorption and considering adding tretinoin for better results. Microneedling is suggested as a method to improve absorption, with varying depths and frequencies recommended.
A 23-year-old male uses minoxidil and finasteride daily for androgenetic alopecia and is concerned about dandruff, which a dermatologist addressed with two serums. He uses ketoconazole shampoo twice a week to manage scalp issues.
A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hair growth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.
The user is using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily and 1mg finasteride nightly for hair loss, and has seen positive results in 3 months. They plan to continue the treatment indefinitely as it provides reassurance against hair loss.
The user has been using finasteride weekly for 3 years and regrew most of their hair. They are asking what to expect if they stop using it for 3 weeks.