A 31-year-old man is experiencing hair loss, using minoxidil with mixed results, and has started finasteride. He is considering a hairtransplant if these treatments are ineffective.
A user discussed using finasteride for six months to treat hair loss, noting minimal side effects and uncertain hair regrowth. They mentioned not using minoxidil and considering future options like hairtransplants.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for 18 months and Finasteride (1mg daily) for 5 months, with minimal side effects. The combination stopped hair loss and improved hair thickness, although a hairtransplant is still considered for a receded hairline.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a single pill containing 2.5mg minoxidil and 1mg finasteride over 11 months, with noticeable improvements starting around month 8. They reported minor side effects initially but none ongoing, and they have not undergone a hairtransplant.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride (Fin) and oral minoxidil (Oral Min), with progress shown using hair fibers like DermMatch and Toppik. The original poster plans a hairtransplant and mentions side effects like reduced libido from finasteride.
The user shared their three-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth before undergoing a hairtransplant procedure. They plan to continue the medication post-procedure due to its success and did not experience significant side effects.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with mixed results and experiences. Some users express concerns about side effects, while others share their regrowth stories or consider alternative solutions like hairtransplants or shaving.
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using Dutasteride and Finasteride and is considering adding Minoxidil. Suggestions include increasing the Dutasteride dose, checking for health issues, and considering a hairtransplant.
Some users believe people falsely claim hair restoration results from finasteride and minoxidil alone, while actually having hairtransplants. Finasteride and minoxidil, often used with microneedling and nizoral, are effective for many, but results and opinions on dosages vary.
The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hair loss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hairtransplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.
A user shared their 11-year journey with alopecia, using finasteride, dutasteride, and a hairtransplant. They encouraged others not to panic, noting that hair miniaturization can take over 15 years to complete.
A user shared one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss at age 42. Suggestions included adding dermastamping, microneedling, and considering a hairtransplant for further improvement.
The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.
A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hairtransplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments including oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 1mg, and suggestions to use a derma stamp on the scalp. Some users believe these treatments can improve hair condition or at least stabilize loss, while one suggests considering a hairtransplant after a year if desired.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss for 2 years and started microneedling, now considering a hairtransplant in Mexico. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and various opinions on hairtransplant locations and the user's current hair condition.
People shared experiences of hair loss after stopping minoxidil, despite also using finasteride. Some tried microneedling or hairtransplants, but stopping minoxidil often led to significant hairline recession.
A 32-year-old has seen positive hair growth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg daily of oral dutasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, despite previously losing hair due to stopping medications and wearing a hair system. They plan to continue treatment and are considering adding dermarolling to their regimen, with a hairtransplant scheduled for the following year.
The user "baselinesims" shared their progress in treating hair loss using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml topical minoxidil, 0.5ml topical dutasteride, keto shampoo, cosmerna, and micro needling. They are happy with the progress so far, with diffuse thinning being taken care of and baby hairs showing up. They plan on getting a hairtransplant in the future. Other users commented on the improved appearance and mentioned that the lighting in the photos may affect the comparison.
A user shared their 21-month hair regrowth journey using oral Finasteride 1mg daily and Minoxidil 5% topical applications. Despite initial discouragement due to slow progress, they saw significant improvement, reducing the need for a hairtransplant to minor fill-ins at the front hairline.
User suggests rotating scalp 180 degrees to address hair loss. Others discuss sanity, ethics, and similar procedures like scalp reduction and hairtransplants.
User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hairtransplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.
A user's progress with hair loss treatments over the past two years, including finasteride, minoxodil and dermarolling. Replies included speculations about whether or not this was the result of a hairtransplant. The user confirmed that it was just meds.
A person experiencing hair loss is using finasteride and considering minoxidil but is worried about side effects like heart palpitations. They seek advice on continuing minoxidil, trying alternatives like microneedling, or considering a hairtransplant.
A user shared their 3-month hair loss progress using finasteride, minoxidil, low-level light therapy, pumpkin seed oil, and rosemary oil. The user saw a reduction in balding crown size but couldn't determine which treatment was most effective.
The user experienced significant hair loss after stopping a treatment of 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride, which they had used from December 2021 to January 2024. They resumed the treatment in April 2025, hoping for regrowth, and are considering additional treatments like transplants and steroid injections.
The user has been using finasteride for 20 years to stop hair loss and is considering using minoxidil and microneedling to regrow hair on the hairline. They are also open to trying other treatments like hairtransplants but prefer less invasive options first.
The user started oral finasteride to improve hair regrowth, especially in the crown area, after only seeing some maintenance and regrowth with a regimen of micro-needling, topical Dutasteride, and Rogaine. They were initially concerned about side effects but decided to proceed after research and consultations.
The user shared their hair regrowth journey using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, silica, biotin, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with cyproterone and estradiol. They reported substantial hairline improvement and some crown thinning, with hopes for further progress.
A 20-year-old has been using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with noticeable crown improvement but continued hairline recession. They are considering adding dutasteride and have experienced no side effects.