The user started using Minoxidil 5% foam and plans to begin finasteride in December, noticing less shedding but uncertain about regrowth after three weeks. Others suggest it takes at least 3-6 months to see significant results, with some recommending adding finasteride and possibly switching to oral Minoxidil.
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil twice daily and 1.25 mg oral finasteride for hair thinning at the temples. They are considering switching to once-daily minoxidil due to scalp flakiness and future time constraints.
The user had high DHT levels after 8 months on dutasteride, questioning the drug's authenticity. They got dutasteride from a legitimate source and will update on progress.
User discusses using topical Minoxidil twice daily for 4 months, then switching to once daily with oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil. They also mention microneedling monthly and are unsure if oral Minoxidil is better than topical.
Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.
Increasing the finasteride dosage from 1mg every other day to 1mg daily can cause increased shedding, which is normal as hair follicles adjust. Shedding may stabilize in a few weeks to months, and sticking with the new dosage could lead to better long-term results.
User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no side effects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.
The user started using topical finasteride 0.5% and minoxidil 3% for hair regrowth after 8 years of slow thinning and experienced impressive results in 3 months. Some users suggest switching to 5% minoxidil for better effectiveness, while the user reports minor side effects like itchiness and scalp pimples.
A user is considering adjusting their hair loss treatment, currently using 1.0mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, 5% minoxidil foam, and Nizoral 1%. They are seeking advice on whether to increase dosages or switch treatments, and if reducing dosages later would affect their progress.
Topical finasteride absorption starts almost instantly, but the exact time needed for full absorption is unclear. Users suggest it may not need to stay on all day.
A 27-year-old man is using a daily routine of 5% Minoxidil spray in the morning and a topical mix of 5% Minoxidil/0.1% Finasteride at night, along with microneedling. He reports significant hair improvement despite ongoing shedding.
The conversation discusses finding a finasteride dosage that reduces DHT by about 25% to minimize side effects, with considerations for topical versus oral formulations. Alternatives like dutasteride mesotherapy and topical treatments are explored, with concerns about systemic absorption and potential impacts on athletic performance and hormone levels.
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 fish oil.
The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for a year to stabilize hair loss and is considering a hair transplant. They are taking 5mg of oral minoxidil daily and are unsure of its effectiveness but have noticed more hair than a year ago.
The user started a hair care routine using 0.5mg finasteride daily, 2ml of 5% minoxidil, and 4.5mg of cetirizine topically to address hair loss. They plan to provide updates and are also interested in cetirizine's potential to reduce scalp itching and redness due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after 7 months of using a topical solution and is considering switching to oral treatment. They are concerned about thinning hair around the corners and temples.
The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.
A 20-year-old female is using finasteride 5mg and spironolactone 100mg for severe hirsutism and is experiencing minor side effects like water weight loss and irregular periods. She is concerned about potential future side effects and hair regrowth on her scalp.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.
The conversation is about a user's progress in hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil for 9 months, followed by dutasteride and minoxidil for 4 months, and recently adding RU58841. The user reports no side effects and anticipates further improvement.
The user has been using Morr-F Aqua 5% (minoxidil) once daily for over three months to address male pattern baldness and is seeking feedback on their progress. They are unsure if the current dosage is sufficient and whether the aqueous base is effective compared to other versions.
A 17-year-old is experiencing rapid hair loss from NW1.5 to NW3 in six months and feels dermatologists are unhelpful. They are using Minoxidil (Rogaine) and seeking advice on application.
Low doses of finasteride, even as low as 0.25 mg, can effectively prevent hair loss without significantly lowering DHT levels. Combining finasteride with natural DHT-lowering solutions may achieve similar results to higher doses.
A topical serum made from monounsaturated fatty acids showed rapid hair growth in mice within 20 days, but it remains experimental for humans. Users humorously discussed the frequent success of hair growth treatments in mice and expressed skepticism about translating these results to humans.
The user is experiencing hair miniaturization despite using dutasteride 0.5mg daily and oral minoxidil 3mg daily for three months. They are advised to continue the treatment as full effects may take up to a year.
The user experienced hair density loss after increasing finasteride dosage from 3x to 7x a week. It was suggested that this might be a temporary adjustment issue, and adding minoxidil could help.
The discussion revolves around the frequency of applying topical finasteride for hair loss treatment. The main question is whether applying it every 4-5 days could still be effective, given that its half-life in the scalp tissue is 5-6 days.
A user is seeking advice on creating a homemade finasteride foam similar to over-the-counter Minoxidil foam, due to issues with glycerin and propylene glycol in their current solutions. They are considering using a mixture of ethanol/alcohol and water for the foam.
A 40-year-old user reports promising hairline improvement after 4 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil foam 2-2.5 times daily. The hairline vellus hair appears to be turning terminal.