The user is using a hair care routine including ketoconazole shampoo, topical minoxidil and finasteride, oral finasteride, Adgain, rosewater, microneedling, and creatine to combat hairloss. They report a stop in shedding and some new hair growth after 2.5 months.
A 22-year-old man experienced significant hairloss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hairloss.
The user experienced significant hairloss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic area, along with itchy, flaky skin and red patches. They have a history of eczema and dermatitis and suspect that stopping shampoo use and taking Ritalin may have contributed to the issue.
The conversation is about a user's successful hair regrowth after 5 months of using 1.25mg Finasteride, 5% Minoxidil, and Nizoral twice a week. The user, aged 28, experienced shedding in the first 6 weeks but has seen significant improvement since.
The user "OP" is frustrated with hairloss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light laser therapy.
Minoxidil and Nizoral alone are unlikely to stop hairloss effectively, as they do not address the root cause, which is often DHT. Many users suggest incorporating a 5AR inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for better results, despite concerns about potential side effects.
A 20-year-old male uses oral finasteride daily, ketoconazole shampoo, rosemary and castor oil, and dermarolls for hairloss. Despite initial shedding and some baby hair growth, he worries these treatments may not be enough long-term.
A user experienced severe hairloss after taking testosterone, despite using treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil. The user regrets taking testosterone, as it seems to have permanently increased sensitivity to DHT, accelerating hairloss.
The user experienced initial hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller but faced setbacks after a treatment break and dry scalp issues. They are considering switching treatments and have added ketoconazole shampoo and reservatol plus to their regimen.
User has itching, dandruff, and scalp issues, considering Nizoral 1% shampoo for treatment. Nizoral's effectiveness for hairloss is uncertain due to limited research, short contact time, and concentration differences.
Creatine does not significantly affect hairloss when taking finasteride. Some users report no change, while others believe it may accelerate hairloss if predisposed to male pattern baldness.
A 20-year-old lost significant hair after one year of treatment, using minoxidil, finasteride, and later dutasteride. They are considering adding RU58841 but are advised to return to finasteride and minoxidil for a year before deciding.
A 19-year-old shares his hairloss experience and treatment routine, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, 2mg oral minoxidil daily, ketoconazole shampoo every 2 days, and a healthy lifestyle. He notes that oral minoxidil is showing better results than topical minoxidil.
The user is experiencing significant hair shedding despite 2 years on finasteride, 1.5 years on RU58841, and 10 months on oral minoxidil, and is frustrated with the ongoing issue. Another user shares a similar experience of losing a lot of hair daily for the last 3 years.
The user experienced hair thinning in the middle of their head despite using finasteride and minoxidil and having a hair transplant. They are concerned about the thinning and considering shaving their head, while being advised to continue treatment and manage stress.
A 24-year-old shared their 2-month progress using oral finasteride (1mg) four times a week, topical minoxidil (5%) daily, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for hairloss. They experienced initial headaches and shedding but plan to continue the regimen due to positive results.
The user is experiencing diffuse hairloss due to high testosterone levels and has tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, nanoxidil, keto/caffeine shampoo, dermarolling, and RU-58841 with limited success. They are seeking advice on safely lowering testosterone levels to manage hairloss.
An 18-year-old male is experiencing hairloss and is using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. He is concerned about continued shedding, mild sexual side effects, and whether to adjust his finasteride dosage.
The user shared a one-year update on using oral finasteride (1.1 mg) and oral minoxidil (3 mg) along with ketoconazole shampoo, reporting significant hair regrowth and satisfaction with the results despite some side effects like thicker eyebrows and chest hair. The user encourages others to start treatment early and plans to continue the current regimen for further improvement.
The user has been using Minoxidil and Finasteride since late 2019 with good results but is experiencing a dry, flaky scalp and shedding hairs. They also use Nizoral, biotin, zinc, magnesium, and collagen supplements, and their dermatologist prescribed fluocinolone acetonide to reduce flaking.
A user shares their 11-week progress using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, 0.8mm dermastamping every 10 days, occasional tretinoin, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth. They plan to continue the treatment for 9 months before considering a hair transplant.
A 25-year-old from Argentina shared approximately four months of hairloss progress using ketoconazole shampoo, finasteride, minoxidil, and PRP therapy. The treatment appears to be part of a regimen recommended by a hairloss clinic.
The user experienced severe side effects from oral finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, and switched to topical finasteride, which led to significant hair shedding. They are considering other treatments like RU58841 or topical dutasteride and are advised to check testosterone levels and address potential underlying health issues.
The user shared progress pictures showing hairloss improvement after using finasteride for about a year and plans to get a hair transplant in May, while also considering adding minoxidil to their treatment. They also mentioned using Nizoral and Neutrogena for dandruff, which may be related to the hairloss treatment.
A user started finasteride for hairloss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Replies suggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.
The user is experiencing worsening hairloss and has been using finasteride for nearly three months but continues to see hair fall, especially during and after showers. They are seeking advice on whether to continue the treatment.
A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hairloss.
The user is using a regimen of topical finasteride (.025% concentration), minoxidil, Nutrafol, and vitamin D to address hairloss. They experienced initial side effects but reported improvement over 11 weeks and are considering increasing the dosage.
A 25-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for hairloss, with little to no side effects. They experienced initial shedding but have seen positive results and plan to resume microneedling.