A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hair growth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facialhair growth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 3 mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25 mg oral Finasteride for hair loss. They experienced new hair growth, some facialhair thickening, and no significant side effects.
The conversation discusses using a microneedling device on the face after using it on the scalp, with suggestions to use a depth of 0.2mm for facial treatments. Caution and proper sterilization are advised due to the sensitivity of facial skin.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 2 months and Finasteride for 1 month to address hair loss, particularly at the temples. They are questioning whether the new small hairs are facialhairs or new scalp hair.
The conversation discusses using scalp antiandrogens like RU58841, pyrilutamide, or fluridil on the face to reduce sebum production, noting that clascoterone (winlevi) is an approved facial antiandrogen with underwhelming reviews.
The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facialhair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.
A user who has been shaving his head for 15 years looking for potential treatments to regrow hair; the replies range from advice to try out medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, to suggestions of changing up his look with facialhair or hobbies.
An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facialhair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.
A user shared their 4-month experience using minoxidil twice daily for hair loss, noting significant but slow progress in hair growth, especially around the temples and hairline. They also mentioned side effects like facialhair growth and dryness, and recommended minoxidil over other treatments like castor and coconut oil.
Finasteride's effectiveness and side effects may vary based on male phenotypes, with some users noting differences in response related to body and facialhair characteristics. Some users report success with lower doses, while others experience side effects, suggesting individual variability in response to the treatment.
The conversation discusses using olive oil, shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer before applying minoxidil to combat the drying effects of alcohol in hair treatments. The user asks if facial moisturizer like Cetaphil is safe for the scalp.
An 18-year-old experiencing mild hair thinning is prescribed ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol, and a solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin. They are hesitant to start finasteride due to concerns about systemic absorption and its impact on facialhair development.
A user shared a 6-month update on using a daily tablet combining finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins C, B5, and B6 to address hair thinning. They are pleased with the results, despite experiencing some facialhair regrowth as a side effect.
The user shared a 4-month update on using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamins for hair regrowth, with occasional derma-rolling. They experienced initial shedding but saw significant hair growth, including facialhair.
The user is using 5 mg of oral minoxidil, 1.25 mg of finasteride, and a dermaroller for hair loss, and plans to reduce the minoxidil dosage after a year. They have not experienced side effects like facial bloating and are considering the safety of long-term use.
The user has been using 5% minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, along with microneedling and ketoconazole, to treat hair loss, showing significant progress over a year. Side effects mentioned include brain fog, watery semen, and facial dryness.
OP used finasteride 1mg and 2.5mg oral minoxidil since late April, showing hair improvement despite some initial libido issues. Users discussed side effects, costs, and alternative treatments, with OP noting increased facialhair but no significant body hair growth.
A user reported success with a once-a-day chewable pill containing Min 3mg, biotin 2.5mg, fin 1.1mg, vit B5 10mg, vit B6 2mg, and vit C 100mg for hair regrowth. They experienced no side effects and noticed healthier hair and more facialhair.
The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.
A 28-year-old man with hair loss is seeing regrowth in his temple area after 2 months of treatment with Dutasteride, a 1.5mm Dermaroller, topical Minoxidil, and Biotin supplements. He also notes an unexpected positive side effect of Dutasteride clearing up his light facial acne.
This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellushairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and other treatments for hair regrowth, showing promising results in the temple area. Despite some skepticism, there is optimism about potential improvement.
The conversation is about whether vellushair should be included in hair fall counts, with data showing daily hair loss. The consensus is that shedding, including vellushair, is normal and within physiological limits.
A 21-year-old noticed vellushair regrowth on their hairline after adopting a healthy lifestyle and meditation, without using treatments like Minoxidil or Finasteride. Other users are skeptical, attributing the regrowth to placebo effects.
The user is using oral minoxidil, ghk-cu, and HGH for hair regrowth, noticing small vellushairs on the crown. They avoid traditional DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of ghk-cu.
Finasteride and Dutasteride block DHT, which is needed for vellushair to become terminal on the beard but not on the scalp. The user considered using DHT cream but learned it's unnecessary for scalp hair.