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A user reported significant hair regrowth using a homemade 0.01% topical finasteride solution, highlighting its effectiveness and lack of side effects. The discussion included concerns about oral finasteride's side effects and the benefits of topical solutions.

A 22-year-old is using dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, focusing on the crown area, and has not experienced shedding after 11 weeks. They are seeking advice on when shedding might occur and what Norwood level they might achieve.

The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride daily for 96 days and has noticed progress in hair regrowth, particularly on the crown. Suggestions include continuing the treatment, adding micro-needling, and possibly using tretinoin and dutasteride.

The user is using 0.5mg dutasteride daily and 3mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, but hasn't seen improvements after five months. They report miniaturization and thinning, especially at the hairline and crown, and are advised to wait at least a year for better results.

The user is using oral minoxidil, ghk-cu, and HGH for hair regrowth, noticing small vellus hairs on the crown. They avoid traditional DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of ghk-cu.

Dutasteride, taken every other day with vitamin and mineral supplements, successfully increased crown hair density without side effects after seven months. The user plans to leave the subreddit after achieving desired hair regrowth.

The conversation is about a user using minoxidil for 90 days and topical finasteride for 2 weeks to address hair loss, with concerns about finasteride's impact on fertility. The user is also using Nizoral shampoo and microneedling, and is advised to stay consistent despite initial shedding.

A 25-year-old user shared progress pictures after using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for nearly four months, reporting significant crown gains and slight temple progress without side effects. The user chews a Hims 3-in-1 tablet and has not experienced any shedding due to starting with a shaved head.

A 29-year-old shared a 6-month update on using 5% topical minoxidil and occasional dermarolling, reporting improved hair density and a fuller crown. They are considering adding finasteride to their routine but are concerned about side effects.

The user is using a self-made topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil foam for hair loss, experiencing solid regrowth in the frontal area and mild improvement at the crown, but still shedding. They previously used oral finasteride and dutasteride but stopped due to side effects, and are seeking advice on when shedding might stabilize with the topical treatment.

The user is experiencing hair loss and is concerned about a small bald patch despite having thick hair and a full crown. They are considering starting minoxidil and finasteride to prevent further hair loss.

A user shared progress pictures after 9 months on finasteride, starting with 0.25 mg and increasing to 0.5 mg daily, noting improved hair density, especially at the crown, with initial side effects that resolved after the first month. The discussion includes user experiences with finasteride, concerns about side effects, and alternative treatments like rosemary oil and platelet-rich plasma therapy.

Mixing tretinoin gel with Minoxidil for hair application is discussed, with suggestions to mix per application to avoid clogging and degradation. Some users apply tretinoin cream to the hairline and use Minoxidil and finasteride, noting potential irritation on the crown.

The user has been using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil for 9 months and has started experiencing hair shedding, losing 70-80 hairs per day. They noticed good density in the crown area within the first month of treatment.

OP experienced significant hair regrowth with Dutasteride over three years but recently faced a massive hair shed, raising concerns about the medication's effectiveness. OP has not used Minoxidil.

The user increased their oral Minoxidil dosage from 2.5mg to 5mg daily, alongside taking 1mg Finasteride, and noticed gradual hair regrowth, particularly on the crown, with no shedding but increased body hair growth. They did not experience significant side effects and observed improvements in their hairline.

The user has been using a finasteride and minoxidil combo spray from Hims for four months, with positive results and no side effects. They apply four sprays nightly, targeting the crown and front of the scalp.

Using hair fibers daily is generally fine, but it's important to choose a quality keratin-based product to avoid scalp irritation. The user combines hair fibers with a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole.

A humorous discussion on hair loss, suggesting girlfriend ASMR might counteract finasteride's effects, with a proposed experiment involving finasteride, ASMR, and control groups. Participants joke about evolutionary theories, ASMR, and the effects of DHT on balding.

A 26-year-old is using 5% minoxidil twice daily and 1 mg finasteride every other day, along with biotin and collagen supplements, for hair regrowth. They apply minoxidil to the temples and crown and experienced initial shedding in the first month.

A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.

The user had a hair transplant with 2000 grafts in the frontal and mid-scalp areas and has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months. The crown area is expected to improve with continued treatment, and results are generally positive so far.

A 27-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg Oral Minoxidil daily, with minimal side effects. He noticed improvement in hairline and crown after an initial shedding phase, and he did not use Finasteride prior to this treatment.

Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, especially on the crown, but can cause side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction in some users. Opinions are mixed, with some reporting positive results without side effects and others experiencing significant issues.

The user experienced positive hair growth results using oral minoxidil and finasteride initially, then switched to dutasteride and higher-dose minoxidil. They plan to try topical minoxidil foam to improve the crown area and reported increased libido with dutasteride.

The user shared progress after six months using a topical mix of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, reporting significant hair regrowth with minimal side effects. The product used is a spray from Hims, applied to the crown before bed.

A 30-year-old male is experiencing hair regrowth after almost three months using 0.5mg finasteride, topical minoxidil once daily, and weekly microneedling at 0.5mm. The user follows a dermatologist's advice and is hopeful about the results.

The post discusses hair growth progress after using oral minoxidil and oral finasteride for four months, following a hair transplant. The user notes improved hair thickness, particularly in the mid scalp and crown areas.

The user is using topical minoxidil 5% with 0.1% finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma roller for hair regrowth. There is some progress, but it's hard to assess due to varying hair lengths.

The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for nearly four months, along with derma rolling and Nizoral, and is seeing noticeable hair regrowth and thickening, especially around the temples and crown. They are considering continuing the treatment and possibly trying oral finasteride, but are cautious due to a history of depression.