Significant hair regrowth was achieved using finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil over a year, despite initial shedding. The treatment is recommended, though it may cause increased heart rate and body hairgrowth.
Oral minoxidil significantly enhances eyelash growth, with some users experiencing increased body hair. Finasteride is used alongside to manage hair thinning, with mixed results on body hairgrowth.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil improved hairgrowth. A healthier lifestyle, including quitting smoking and better diet, also contributed to the progress.
TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hairgrowth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
The user experienced noticeable hair thickening after 75 days using 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly dermastamping. They also reported increased body and facial hairgrowth.
The user experienced increased hair density and improved hairline definition after 8 months of using 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil (both oral and topical) daily, though the hairline recession hasn't reversed. They noticed fuller eyelashes and increased shedding, but overall hairgrowth is outpacing the loss.
Low iron and ferritin levels can contribute to hair shedding, and low ferritin can reduce the effectiveness of finasteride. Supplementing iron and vitamin D can help improve hairgrowth and overall health.
A 25-year-old woman using minoxidil 2% for hair loss is experiencing faster hairgrowth and new baby hairs but continues to lose hair and see miniaturization. Suggestions include switching to minoxidil 5%, checking vitamin levels, using Nizoral, and considering a DHT blocker.
The user is experiencing promising hair regrowth after 10 weeks of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, with noticeable new hairgrowth. They report no significant side effects, except for some unexpected hairgrowth in new areas.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and oral finasteride (1mg), with no side effects except initial shedding. The user noticed thicker eyebrows and beard, and the hairline improved with baby hairs, but the hair quality differs from the rest of the head.
Finasteride can slow beard growth, but minoxidil and dermarolling may enhance beard thickness. Minoxidil is suggested for permanent beard gains, while finasteride is mainly for scalp hair maintenance.
This conversation is a humorous discussion about the effects of Minoxidil and Finasteride on hairgrowth, with some users speculating that it may have turned the poster into a "scientific horror story".
User discusses topical liposomal finasteride for hair loss, hoping to avoid breast growth side effect. Conversation includes using minoxidil, fluridil, and dermarolling, and mentions minimal systemic absorption of liposomal finasteride.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5mg oral Minoxidil and 0.5mg oral Dutasteride daily, with no side effects except increased body and eyebrowhair. They are concerned about progress plateauing but have not experienced shedding.
A user's progress with hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil (oral and topical), Microneedling, and RU58841, which resulted in positive results after 5 months. Another user commented on the faster growth at the front compared to the crown.
A 20-year-old reports significant hair regrowth and darkening after 3 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects. The user also notes increased beard and body hairgrowth, and the treatment costs about 12€ monthly.
The user is using a topical routine of finasteride and minoxidil, noticing increased hairgrowth, and is considering adding tretinoin for skin issues. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, but care should be taken to allow proper absorption to avoid unintended facial hairgrowth.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical minoxidil but faced issues with gynecomastia when using oral minoxidil and finasteride. They plan to have surgery for gynecomastia and consider using finasteride again, while questioning if minoxidil alone can maintain hairgrowth.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using oral and topical minoxidil and finasteride for over three months. They reported minimal side effects, such as facial hairgrowth and minor bloating, and are optimistic about continued progress.
A 45-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 1.5 mg minoxidil after initially starting with finasteride. He reports no major side effects, except increased hairgrowth in unwanted areas, and attributes his success to being a good responder to the medication.
A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after four months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, and weekly 1.5mm derma stamping. He reported no side effects from the treatments and noted increased hairgrowth in other areas of his body.
The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.
The post discusses the confusion about the optimal microneedling depth and frequency for hairgrowth, and when to apply treatments like minoxidil. A reply suggests the best method is using a 1.25mm depth every 7 days with a specific device, holding it for 10 seconds to stimulate hairgrowth.
The user has been experiencing hair loss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hairgrowth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hair transplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.
The effects of finasteride and dutasteride on beard growth, whether minoxidil would help with facial hair loss caused by DHT blockers, and anecdotal evidence from users who have experienced either decreased or increased facial hair density while using these treatments.
The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair quality using topical minoxidil on temples and oral finasteride daily. They also noted thicker eyebrows and some side effects like minor erectile dysfunction.
The user is considering using RU58841 and pyrilutamide for hair loss, debating between powder and topical forms, and is currently using a combination of dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and supplements. They report no significant side effects from finasteride and dutasteride, and are seeing some hairgrowth, but not on the scalp.
A 35-year-old reported significant hair regrowth after six months of using daily oral finasteride (1mg), oral minoxidil (1.25mg), and topical minoxidil, with no major side effects except increased hairgrowth in unwanted areas. Noticeable improvements were seen around four months after starting finasteride.