Hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Visible improvements started around month 6, with initial shedding from minoxidil.
Balding scalps have more androgen receptors, leading to increased TGF-beta, which causes blood vessel loss and hair follicle miniaturization. Blocking androgen signaling and TGF-beta may help prevent hair loss.
A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.
A user's progress with treating their hair loss, including using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, dermapenning twice weekly and ket 2% shampoo two to three times per week. Other users offered advice such as not derma penning too often or shaving the area bald for a couple of months.
A user shared a 4-month progress picture using Minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling once a week for hair loss. They plan to start finasteride soon and have experienced dry scalp and itching from the treatment.
A user shared their hair loss treatment routine, which includes oral finasteride 5 times a week and topical minoxidil twice a day, and plans to add microneedling. They reported positive results, with reduced bald spots and no side effects affecting libido or physical strength.
The user applies Rogaine foam, Toppik hair fibers, and Tresemme mousse to improve hair appearance and has restarted finasteride after a year off. They are considering a hair transplant and are working on self-esteem related to hair loss.
The user experienced significant hair improvement after 4 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily and 5% Minoxidil foam. They reported no side effects and no noticeable shedding phase.
A user successfully regrew hair after nearly going bald by using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, plasma injections, and mesotherapy over 9 months. They plan to try derma rolling and have an alarm set for taking medication, noting increased sexual drive as a side effect.
A 29-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride and 50mg/g topical minoxidil daily for hair loss, with plans to reduce minoxidil use due to greasiness and considering a hair transplant for receding temples. No side effects from finasteride were reported, and many users suggest a transplant may not be necessary due to good hair density.
A 47-year-old man has been using a topical spray containing minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and ketoconazole for hair loss but has not seen any regrowth and is experiencing more hair loss. He is considering switching to a pill form due to frustration with the lack of results.
The user shared a 3-month progress update on hair loss treatment using finasteride (1 mg), minoxidil (5% once or twice daily), and microneedling (1.5mm every 2 weeks) with no side effects. Commenters are impressed, discussing hair follicle revival and the user's method, noting the hair appears darker.
The conversation is about using finasteride, biotin, and Nizoral shampoo for hair regrowth, with recommendations to add minoxidil for better results. Users suggest that minoxidil is synergistic with finasteride and may enhance hair regrowth, while some also mention microneedling as a beneficial addition.
A 20-year-old has seen positive results for hair loss after 4 months using 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermastamping with a 1.5 mm needle. They also used ketoconazole shampoo initially and recommend starting treatment early.
The user is experiencing continuous hair shedding after starting finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil. They are seeking advice on whether the shedding is normal or if it could be due to other factors like telogen effluvium.
The user is using caffeine shampoo with baicapil, microneedling, massage, and procapil lotion for hair loss. Replies suggest the user is balding and recommend finasteride.
This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin, with noticeable results after 3-4 months. They reported a decrease in libido as a side effect and considered switching to minoxidil only, but were advised against it.
A 28-year-old male is concerned about hair loss and is considering starting oral minoxidil now and finasteride after having more children due to fertility concerns. He is worried about losing more hair if he waits four years to begin treatment.
The user experienced some hair regrowth using twice daily topical 5% minoxidil and once daily oral 1mg finasteride, along with dermarolling. They plan to continue this regimen for at least two years and may try additional treatments if needed.
The user shared progress pictures after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg, oral finasteride 0.25mg three times a week, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling for two months. They reported positive results in hair growth.
A 20-year-old using 1 mg finasteride, 2 ml topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss shows progress after three months, with thicker hair and temple regrowth. No side effects reported, and the user is considering switching to oral minoxidil.
The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zinc shampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.
A 38-year-old male shared 5 months of hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements like biotin, zinc, saw palmetto, and pygeum. He is uncertain about the progress.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment options, focusing on finasteride and its potential effects on gynecomastia. The user is considering finasteride while managing hormone levels with supplements like boron, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and P5P, and is advised to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.
An 18-year-old is maintaining a stable hairline using Minoxidil, topical finasteride (Fynzur), and Dermastamp, and is considering adding oral finasteride for prevention. They seek advice on whether starting oral finasteride early is necessary given their family history and current regimen.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil and oral minoxidil/dutasteride, with some mild side effects that diminished over time. They plan to add microneedling to their regimen and have seen hair shedding cycles every six months, followed by thicker regrowth.
Minoxidil and finasteride may cause different shedding patterns; the user experienced shedding with finasteride which stopped, and is now concerned about potential shedding after starting minoxidil. They have been on finasteride for 3 months, minoxidil for 1 week, and had exosome therapy 1 month ago.