A 26-year-old male shares his hair loss journey, using finasteride and fishoil daily since the pandemic. He briefly tried biotin and microneedling but stopped due to inconvenience.
The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hair loss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.
Taking curcumin, omega-3 fishoil, vitamin D, and theaflavin supplements significantly reduced hair fall. The user suggests others try these supplements and report their results.
A 23-year-old shares their hair and eyebrow regrowth journey, attributing success to a routine involving Minoxidil, Dutasteride, vitamins, biotin, and fishoil, alongside improved lifestyle habits. They report no side effects from Dutasteride and minor itchiness from Minoxidil, noting significant improvements in appearance and satisfaction with the results.
The user experienced reduced hair shedding after using Equate brand minoxidil, along with a regimen including collagen shampoo, fishoil, biotin, gym workouts, and sauna sessions. They reported seeing positive results after 40 days.
Hair loss can stabilize at a certain level and may not be permanent, especially if hormonal. The user experienced hair regrowth after using fishoil and derma rolling, but is hesitant to use Minoxidil or finasteride.
Switching from 1mg to 5mg finasteride cut into four pieces led to increased hair shedding, from 3 hairs to 10-30 hairs a day. The user also takes multivitamins, biotin, and fishoil.
The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth using a regimen of 1mg oral finasteride, 1.25mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, biotin, vitamin D3, fishoil, and weekly microneedling with a 1mm needle roller. They are pleased with the progress and hope their protocol can help others achieve similar results.
A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily for 3.5 months, along with vitamin D, fishoil, iron, and biotin, and reports significant hair growth without side effects. The user plans to continue the treatment and is considering cutting hair to assess progress more accurately.
The user experienced hair loss starting in college, worsening over time, and tried various treatments including Vitamin D, biotin, fishoil, and scalp massages. They recently started taking finasteride (Fin) and plan to continue a healthy diet, reduce stress, and possibly add Nizoral and Rogaine.
The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with a hair loss treatment using a topical spray containing finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express interest or skepticism, while the original poster also mentions using biotin gummies, fishoil, and a multivitamin.
The user had a hair transplant and uses oral minoxidil, a red laser therapy helmet, fishoil, collagen, and sardines for hair thinning but avoids finasteride due to side effect concerns. Many suggest these methods may not be effective long-term without a DHT blocker.
A user's successful hair regrowth after 7 months of using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and adding micro needling 4 months ago. The user also took biotin, fishoil, and collagen supplements, and reduced finasteride intake to once every 3 days due to minor libido decay.
The user has been taking finasteride for a year, experiencing no major side effects except watery semen, and has noticed healthier, thicker hair with some regrowth but mostly maintenance. They also use Nizoral for dandruff, take supplements like D3 and fishoil, and plan to continue finasteride while waiting for new treatments.
A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fishoil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.
Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, FishOil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.
Natural remedies like rosemary oil, coconut oil, and onion juice are generally seen as less effective compared to medical treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some users believe natural oils can help, but modern medicine is often more reliable.
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This user has been taking finasteride for 22 months and minoxidil for 1 year to reduce hair loss, with apparent success; they have also avoided tight cornrow hairstyles to further protect their hairline.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.
A 32-year-old man from Vietnam, at Norwood 7 hair loss, is using Minoxidil, Finasteride, rosemary oil, NMN, and CoQ10 to regrow hair. Despite minor improvements, alternatives like hair systems or accepting baldness are suggested due to advanced hair loss.
The user shared their experience with hair loss and treatment using Dutasteride, which improved their hair thickness without side effects. They advise others to take the pill if they care about their hair and regret not starting treatment sooner.
People discussed using vitamin D supplements for hair loss, with some also using steroid injections, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and zinc. Despite supplementation, one user noted no improvement in hair condition, but acknowledged the general health benefits of addressing vitamin D deficiency.
A 28-year-old male experienced significant hair improvement in two months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, 1mg finasteride every other day, weekly dermastamping, daily scalp massages, and rosemary oil. The user reports no side effects and questions if the rapid progress is typical or if they are a hyper responder.
A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Insulin resistance may increase DHT production, contributing to hair loss, and addressing it through diet, nutrients, and natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil could help reverse hair loss. Some users prefer medications like finasteride for more effective results.
A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.
A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.
A 27-year-old woman is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, considering options like Spiro, Viviscal tablets, Rogaine, dermarolling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, castor oil, jojoba oil, and spearmint tea. She has a history of hair loss since childhood, has tried various treatments, and is looking for effective solutions before accepting her condition.
Dutasteride capsules should not be bitten or opened due to their foul taste and potential caustic effects. Users shared experiences of accidentally biting capsules and the unpleasant taste, with some suggesting swallowing techniques to avoid this.