A user experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They're considering trying dutasteride or shaving their head if the situation doesn't improve.
The user shared their journey with hair loss, using minoxidil initially, then adding microneedling and finasteride, and finally undergoing a hair transplant. They expressed regret for not using finasteride earlier due to fear of side effects and found the combination of treatments effective in the end.
A user shared their one-year progress with hair loss treatment, using topical minoxidil, 2% keto shampoo, microneedling, and finasteride. They plan to start dutasteride and are considering switching to oral minoxidil.
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.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving finasteride topical, minoxidil oral and topical, pumpkin seed oil, turmeric drink, weekly derma rolling, and regular head massages. Another user plans to start a similar regimen, including finasteride, minoxidil, keto shampoo, and GHK-Cu vials.
The user followed a hair loss routine with 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil initially, and dermastamping, but stopped minoxidil and dermastamping after 8 months. They also used ketoconazole shampoo briefly and take biotin daily, reporting no side effects and planning to continue finasteride.
The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year and is considering alternatives like dutasteride, RU58841, or mesotherapy. They are concerned about maintaining their hair until their mid-20s and are seeking suggestions for additional treatments.
Oral minoxidil caused changes in hair texture, making it curly, dry, and lifeless, raising concerns about whether this is a temporary phase or permanent. Users discussed potential side effects of oral minoxidil, including heart issues, and suggested consulting a dermatologist and monitoring health markers.
The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.
A user is concerned about hair loss in the temple area despite using Minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months and is curious if PP405 can help. Responses indicate uncertainty about PP405's effectiveness, with some optimism about future treatments and AI speeding up drug discovery, but emphasize waiting for clinical trial results.
Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.
The conversation covers aggressive hair regrowth treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also mentions PRP, laser therapy, GHK-Cu injections, and hormone therapy for maximum regrowth.
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil with added tretinoin, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant for better results.
The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.
A 32-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.
The user is experiencing severe hair loss despite using treatments like DUT, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, RU58841, and vitamins. They plan to buzz their hair due to the ongoing hair fall and its impact on their mental health and self-esteem.
Finasteride helped stop hair loss progression and slightly thickened hair, but reduced beard and chest hair growth. The user also uses ketoconazole shampoo for scalp itchiness.
Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and dutasteride worsened hair condition, leading to frustration and heart issues, prompting a return to topical treatments and the addition of tretinoin. Patience and consistency are advised, as these treatments can take years to show results, and abrupt changes may cause shedding.
The user is happy with their hair regrowth after three months of using a 4-in-1 pill containing minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and biotin, along with microneedling and saw palmetto shampoo. They experienced initial shedding but are pleased with the progress and have not had any side effects.
A 25-year-old is experiencing hair regrowth after six months of using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They report less shedding and healthier hair, with some side effects like GERD due to weight gain.
A 23-year-old discusses their hair loss treatment using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical tretinoin under medical supervision. They stress stabilizing hair loss before a hair transplant and plan to continue the regimen for at least 18 months.
A user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment progress, which included 3200 FUE grafts, oral finasteride and minoxidil, keto shampoo, and biotin. The user also mentioned micro needling their temples for further growth and plans to observe the effects of finasteride and minoxidil over the next 6-12 months.
A 24-year-old male with aggressive androgenetic alopecia is using 1mg finasteride daily and considering a treatment stack including 0.5mg dutasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and RU58841. He seeks advice on the safety and effectiveness of these treatments and whether any adjustments are needed.
A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.
The user has been using a hair loss treatment regimen including RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but still experiences hairline recession and fatigue despite high testosterone levels. They are considering adjusting their dutasteride dosage due to concerns about libido and energy levels.
The user is using a comprehensive hair loss prevention regimen including Dutasteride, RU58841, topical treatments, red light therapy, microneedling, and supplements like Nutrafol, while avoiding Minoxidil. They also supplement with vitamin D and zinc and plan to start testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in January.
The user has seen no regrowth after 1 year and 2 months on finasteride, despite increasing the dose, and is inquiring about the potential of future treatments like verteporfin and gt20029 for hair regrowth.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and bald spots, using Nizoral, rosemary oil, fluocinolone, and receiving PRP treatments. They are considering oral minoxidil and finasteride but are hesitant due to age and financial constraints.