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A user has been taking finasteride (1mg daily) for 8 months and noticed positive results. They mentioned not worrying about hair loss since starting the treatment.

A user began treating hair loss with dermastamping, castor oil, peppermint oil, biotin, and nizoral, and has started taking finasteride (generic proscar) with plans to include DIM and zinc supplements. The user aims to maintain current hair and regrow hair at the temples, and will avoid hair loss forums for a month to minimize stress.

A man, 35, shows 3-month hair regrowth progress using 0.4mg oral finasteride, 1.0mg minoxidil, topical minoxidil once daily, weekly dermastamping at 1.5mm, and ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced initial worsening, has no side effects, and received positive feedback on his early results.

A user's progress after using Finasteride and Nizoral to treat hair loss, which they feel has been successful.

The user has been on finasteride for 16 months and is considering natural remedies like peppermint oil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, green tea extract, l-lysine, and oral castor oil to enhance hair growth in addition to finasteride. They are interested in the potential benefits of combining these natural treatments with finasteride to improve hair loss outcomes.

The user experienced significant hair growth over three months using topical Minoxidil, microdosing Finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They also use Toppik hair fibers and Aveda hair thickening tonic for styling.

The user experienced positive results with topical Minoxidil 6%, Finasteride 0.3%, and Tretinoin 0.025% over two months, with improved hair density and no significant side effects except for a dry, itchy scalp. The user uses a biotin shampoo and conditioner to manage scalp issues and applies the treatment once daily.

The user is experiencing hair loss and plans to use a treatment protocol including Saw Palmetto Berries, MCT Oil, Zinc, testosterone balancers, L-tyrosine, and L-theanine. They also use a specific dandruff shampoo and are open to non-prescription treatments.

The user experienced a noticeable hair transformation in two months using 2mg finasteride daily, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo twice a week, and Biotin shampoo daily. They reported initial side effects from finasteride but saw quick results despite occasional hair shedding.

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 user experienced hair loss after Covid and started using topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil, along with Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol propionate, and clindamycin ointment, which significantly reduced hair loss and scalp issues. Other users suggested trying finasteride for better results.

A user is anxious about starting finasteride for hair loss despite believing in its effectiveness. Others suggest starting with a lower dose and emphasize the low risk of side effects.

The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

The user experienced significant hair thickening after one year of using chewable finasteride (1.2 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) without major side effects, except occasional low libido. The user sourced the treatments from Hims and noticed results around 5-6 months, with shedding lasting about two months.

The conversation discusses using finasteride for hair loss and considers additional supplements like vitamin D3, melatonin, zinc, biotin, and minoxidil. There is debate over zinc's effectiveness, with some suggesting it may not be beneficial for hair loss.

The user is considering using dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss and has recurrent folliculitis. Another user suggests treating the folliculitis and notes diffuse thinning.

The user has been using 5% Minoxidil foam for three months, 1mg Finasteride for 1.5 months, weekly derma stamping, and Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for hair loss treatment. They have not noticed any improvement since February and are concerned about baby hair falling out when applying Minoxidil and shampooing.

The conversation is about managing side effects of finasteride for hair loss, with users discussing splitting 1mg pills into 0.5mg doses to reduce fatigue and other side effects. Some users experienced initial side effects like fatigue and heart palpitations, which improved over time or with dose adjustments.

A user noticed rapid hair thinning and started using finasteride in October 2019. They also use Nizoral and Head & Shoulders with zinc pyrithione, hoping for regrowth and to delay baldness.

The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

Datwagg63 started taking finasteride for hair loss and supplements it with omega 3, vitamins, and a low-carb diet while lifting weights. InternationalBerry suggested adding minoxidil, as it's considered the second most effective treatment after finasteride.

The user followed a hair loss treatment routine using liquid minoxidil, oral minoxidil, and oral finasteride, with plans to stop topical minoxidil by mid-2026. They experienced significant improvement, especially in the crown area, after starting oral minoxidil.

The conversation jokes about hair loss treatments, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil as if they were players in a game. Some users also discuss the use of finasteride for prostate issues and the possibility of splitting the dose.

After 6 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, an individual saw hair loss improvement. They also maintain a good diet and regular gym routine but do not train their calves.

The user has been using finasteride 0.5mg for one month, along with Nizoral, vitamin B12, biotin, rosemary oil, and a dermaroller for two months. They seek advice on additional treatments and hope for progress.

The conversation discusses using crushed finasteride tablets mixed with topical minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and proper concentration of this method.

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 user is seeking recommendations for the best shampoo and conditioner for hair loss, excluding ketoconazole, and is currently taking finasteride 1mg. They are also curious if hair products can still be used alongside hair loss treatments.

A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.

The user started taking 5mg of oral Minoxidil and 1mg of Finasteride daily since May 2025, along with Vitamin D and Biotin supplements, but hasn't seen significant hair regrowth. They are advised to wait 6 to 12 months for results and consider using hair fibers in the meantime.