Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with sideeffects.
A user shared their progress after using a topical treatment combining 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride for two months to address hair loss at the temples. They apply 5ml nightly without sideeffects and plan to switch to a different brand soon.
The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Sideeffects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.
Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning sideeffects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant sideeffects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.
People regret not starting hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride earlier, as they've lost significant hair by waiting. Some experienced sideeffects like itchy nipples or increased libido, but overall, they wish they had acted sooner to prevent hair loss.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for three years. Commenters are impressed, discussing the effectiveness and asking about additional treatments like derma rolling and sideeffects.
A user reports improved hair at 31 compared to 21 using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, with significant gains from oral minoxidil. Other users discuss their experiences, with mixed results on regrowth and sideeffects like heart racing and excess body hair.
The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Sideeffects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.
An 18-year-old male's successful hair regrowth after three months of using finasteride 1mg daily. He reported no sideeffects and other users expressed admiration and curiosity about his results.
The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on sideeffects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.
The user shared their 6-month progress using Dutasteride .5 daily, RU 100mg once a day, and 15 mg oral Minoxidil for hair loss. They reported visible results, no sideeffects, and increased body hair, despite concerns from others about the high dosage and potential health risks.
A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential sideeffects.
Finasteride may affect blood sugar and metabolism, with some users reporting increased blood sugar and changes in body composition. To manage potential sideeffects, users suggest exercise, intermittent fasting, and dietary adjustments.
A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor sideeffects like headaches and increased body hair.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer sideeffects, greater bioavailability, and could be more effective than oral minoxidil.
A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no sideeffects.
The conversation discusses the risks and methods of ingesting liquid minoxidil for hair loss. Concerns include dosing accuracy, safety of ingredients, and potential sideeffects compared to using oral minoxidil tablets.
A user named Narnz00 shared their progress pictures for hair loss after using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and 1mm dermarolling. They mentioned having no sideeffects and consulting with professionals.
The conversation is about someone noticing hair regrowth after using a scalp massager and considering a hair transplant. People suggest using finasteride or dutasteride, but there's debate on their effectiveness and sideeffects. Some see progress, while others are skeptical without consistent photo evidence.
The conversation is about hair loss and the use of finasteride as a treatment. Some users share their positive experiences with finasteride, while others mention sideeffects they have experienced.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, who has been using finasteride for 11 years and then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil, has experienced minimal sideeffects and significant hair regrowth. They also mention that sideeffects are rare and often related to other factors such as poor diet and low testosterone levels.
A 20-year-old man shared his one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. He experienced no sideeffects, saw results within weeks, and despite occasional shedding, his hair grew back thicker and in previously bald spots.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of medications, including dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They have not experienced any noticeable sideeffects and are considering a hair transplant in the future.
The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential sideeffects of the treatments.
Oral minoxidil can cause serious heart issues like cardiac hypertrophy and arrhythmias, prompting some users to reduce dosage or switch to topical treatments. Despite significant hair regrowth, sideeffects such as shortness of breath and chest pains are common concerns.
User experienced significant hair improvement after 9 months using topical fin/min spray. Noticed positive changes around 3-month mark and chose topical treatment due to fewer sideeffects.
User's hair loss treatment progress includes 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil tablets twice daily, microneedling 3 times a week, and Fungoral shampoo twice weekly. Good progress and minimal sideeffects reported.
User shared hair growth progress since January using treatments like minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin oil, and derma roller. Others suggested solutions for minoxidil sideeffects and recommended adding a multivitamin.
User OmniStrife experienced amazing hair regrowth using 1/4 of a Finasteride pill daily for 6 months. Others discussed their results, availability of pills, and sideeffects.