The user is considering cutting a 5mg finasteride pill into quarters to take 1.25mg daily due to concerns about side effects. They are also contemplating using 0.5mg of dutasteride instead.
A man in his 50s, who has been on Finasteride for 15 years, is considering adding a custom topical Minoxidil blend to his treatment due to recent hairline recession. He questions whether the custom blend is more effective than generic Minoxidil, expresses concerns about shedding and body hair growth, and seeks advice on application timing with styling products and whether to pursue other treatments like PRP or laser.
A user hopes to regrow hair using a routine of Min/fin solution twice daily, dermarolling twice weekly, multivitamins daily, and biotin twice daily. Another user doubts the effectiveness of biotin and multivitamins.
The user shared their 11-month hair regrowth journey using 0.83mg finasteride, Minoxidil twice daily, random derma rolling, and occasional Ketoconazole showers. They reported significant improvement, moving from a Norwood scale of 5.5 to around 2.5-3, and encouraged consistency for results.
The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and is advised to add minoxidil to their treatment. Concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of combining finasteride and minoxidil are discussed.
The conversation is about a user trying hair fibers to cover hair loss while waiting for Rogaine (Minoxidil) to work. Some suggest using Finasteride or other treatments for better results, while others criticize the appearance of the fibers.
A joke about someone named "Fin Diesel" living life one milligram at a time, referencing the treatments Finasteride and Minoxidil used to treat hair loss; users discussed whether the look would be better with or without hair.
The user has been using 5mg Minoxidil, 1.1mg Finasteride, and 1mg Biotin for four months to address hair loss. They haven't noticed significant improvement yet but are documenting progress with monthly pictures.
The user is discussing their hair loss treatment stack, which includes CB-03-01, Fluridil, Alfatradiol, Cosmerna, microneedling, and Stemoxydine. They have seen some new hair growth but wish they could use finasteride.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after increasing their dosage of minoxidil to 5mg daily and finasteride to 5mg three times a week. They reported noticeable improvements within five months and encouraged others to consider this treatment.
The conversation is about a female seeking advice on using bicalutamide for female pattern hair loss (FPHL) and considering switching from pumpkin seed oil pills to a stronger treatment. She is looking for dosage information to discuss with her dermatologist.
User shared positive results after 4 months using 1.25mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, daily biotin, and weekly dermarolling. They expressed gratitude to another user for the advice.
The conversation discusses using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) for hair regrowth, with users sharing mixed experiences and side effects like hair loss in new areas and increased anxiety. The original poster plans to continue testing and comparing it to minoxidil, noting potential instability in 2DDR formulations.
The post discusses hair growth progress and treatments used, including finasteride, minoxidil, and various hair care products like Australian organic argan oil mask and products from dslaboratories. The user is considering switching to a finasteride and minoxidil pill combination and testing a gray hair serum.
The conversation is about a user's 13-month progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement but considering a hair transplant for increased density. The user also takes biotin and saw palmetto, uses Hims shampoo, and plans to consult a surgeon for potential grafts.
Hims chewable oral minoxidil may be less effective due to its form and dosage of 2.5 mg. The effectiveness is questioned because the source criticizing it sells a competing product.
PP405 shows potential for hair growth, with 31% of advanced balding men experiencing over 20% increase in hair density in 8 weeks. However, skepticism persists due to selective data presentation and lack of long-term results, with comparisons to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning despite using oral minoxidil (3mg), dutasteride (0.5mg), microneedling, scalp massaging, and vitamins. Suggestions include increasing the minoxidil dose, checking for scalp conditions, and continuing current treatments.
The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase after 7 months on finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about the sustainability of the treatment. Others encourage continuing the treatment, explaining that shedding is normal and should stabilize over time.
The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.
A user created oral minoxidil sugar cubes due to lack of prescription access, leading to a humorous discussion about unconventional and potentially unsafe methods of using minoxidil. The conversation highlights the lengths people go to for hair growth.
Spraying pyrilutamide on the crown area shows noticeable improvement compared to using a dropper. Applying directly to the vertex is challenging without wasting the product.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Conversation focuses on foods with sufficient procyanidin b2, such as dark chocolate and apples, and the required dosage.
The conversation is about finding an affordable source for KX 826 powder for hair loss treatment. One user mentions using it alongside dutasteride and minoxidil.
M23 with diffuse thinner hair experienced improvements after 7 months on Fin, but noticed hair thinning again recently. Seeking advice on when second shedding stops and better hair growth begins.
The user experienced noticeable hair density improvement after two months on 1.25mg oral finasteride, taken six times a week, without using minoxidil. The user reported no side effects and plans to consider minoxidil in the future.
Person 1, with slow hair loss, might need less finasteride than Person 2, who is balding rapidly. The suggested doses are 0.25 mg finasteride three times a week for Person 1 and 1 mg daily for Person 2.
A user shared their 4-month progress using 2.5mg minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and 10mg biotin, noting slight testicular discomfort initially but no significant hairline changes yet. Another user reported similar treatment results, with hair darkening at the scalp center and small temple hairs.
A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.