Finasteride worked better for frontal scalp hairloss, while dutasteride helped the crown and mid-scalp but worsened the frontal area. The user shared personal experiences and invited open dialogue.
A user shared their hairloss journey, showing improvement after starting finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil 5%, and microneedling. They are curious about their degree of baldness and why their hair has thinned.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is considering using finasteride again, along with ketoconazole shampoo and curl cream, to manage their long hair. They are concerned about the appearance of new hair growth and the potential shedding phase from minoxidil.
The user has been using dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg for 1.5 years and is concerned about hairloss despite visible improvement. Others suggest continuing the treatment, adding microneedling, PRP sessions, or consulting a doctor for further advice.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over three years, switched to oral minoxidil, and recently started dutasteride and dermarolling but still experiences thin hair. They are seeking suggestions for improving their hair condition.
Focus on scalp health, not just DHT suppression, is crucial for hair regrowth. Effective treatments include Hair Restoration shampoo, LLLT laser cap, microneedling, and topical finasteride.
A 19-year-old experiencing severe hairloss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.
Hairloss advice: get a shorter haircut and use hair building fibers like Toppik to improve appearance. User on big 4 treatments: Minoxidil, dermapen, Nizoral, and finasteride.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Dutasteride (Dut) and Minoxidil (Min) in reversing hair thinning. The user has been using Dut for 3 months and Min for a couple of years, and while hair fall has reduced, thinning continues. Other users suggest that Dut can reverse hair thinning over time, possibly beyond a year, and the outcome depends on individual body reactions and the degree of hair miniaturization.
The user shared their 3-year hairloss treatment progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, PRP, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplements, noting improvements and no side effects. They also discussed transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride and increasing minoxidil dosage, while considering the effectiveness of PRP and micro-needling with long hair.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, specifically using a combination of oral and topical minoxidil, oral and topical dutasteride, and PRP. There is skepticism about the authenticity of the results, with some users questioning the changes in hair and skin appearance.
A 25-year-old male experienced significant hairloss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.
A 26-year-old male with high testosterone is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy. Suggestions include adjusting dutasteride dosage, monitoring iron levels, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.
A user is experiencing worsening hairloss despite using finasteride, PRP treatments, and supplements like vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and iron. They are seeking advice on whether to continue with finasteride, increase the dosage, or try additional PRP sessions.
A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hairloss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hairloss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.
GT20029, a new hairloss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A 30-year-old started hairloss treatment in September 2022 with oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, then switched to a spray version in June 2023. They also improved their diet, exercised, used biotin shampoo daily, and micro needled weekly, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth.
The user has been using minoxidil for years without success, but after adding DUT (dutasteride) to their routine, they have seen progress in their hair growth.
A teenage girl who has been diagnosed with ADA and is struggling with hairloss, which has caused her to lose confidence. She is looking for recommendations on treatments such as finasteride or Minoxidil, and lifestyle advice including vitamins and other supplements that might help with the issue.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in their twenties and are now discussing the best treatments for long-term management of hairloss, such as finasteride and Minoxidil, as well as potential alternative treatment options like RU58841.
The user has been using a strong combination of hairloss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hairloss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hairloss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hairloss if one is sensitive to it.
A user is skeptical about a "miracle hair cream" claiming to reverse hairloss and seeks opinions on its effectiveness. They are already using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping weekly but want additional help for temple hair growth.
Minoxidil and finasteride have stabilized hairloss but not significantly improved regrowth. The user is considering dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or a hair transplant for better results.
The conversation is about finding a suitable hairbrush for diffuse thinning hair without causing separation or flattening. The user is using oral dutasteride, minoxidil foam, Nizoral, microneedling, and Pura D’or shampoo and conditioner.
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for 2 years, initially seeing regrowth but now experiencing thinning again. They are considering adding low-dose dutasteride or oral minoxidil to their regimen to address the issue without side effects.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment and is experiencing shedding after 4 months. Another person suggests that this is not unusual and recommends giving it more time.
The user experienced significant hair improvement after 15 months of treatment, using finasteride initially, then switching to dutasteride, and recently adding topical minoxidil. They credit their progress to dutasteride and support from Haircafe, a YouTuber.
The user is using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and biotin for hair regrowth. They experience side effects like ED but are willing to continue for hair preservation.
A user's 20 year journey with hairloss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.