The user reported 8 months of hair regrowth progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.025% topical finasteride, with no side effects. They also use Keto shampoo and vitamin D3+K2 supplements.
The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth using finasteride, dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and estrogen over nine months. The user, who is male-to-female (mtf), reports significant regrowth and no side effects beyond typical hormone replacement therapy effects.
A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.
Kintor Pharma completed patient enrollment for a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hair loss. Some believe GT20029 could replace finasteride if effective, while others discuss finasteride's limited efficacy and potential underreported side effects.
User's 2-month progress with hair loss treatment includes Ket 3x a week, Min 2x a day, Dut 0.5 every other day, Vit D 125mcg daily, and PRP once a month. Users discuss treatment effectiveness, side effects, and alternative solutions.
A user started taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily and noticed watery semen, questioning if it's normal or if they should adjust the dosage. Another user suggested it might indicate reduced fertility and may not improve.
A 33-year-old male restarted finasteride after stopping it to conceive, noticing hair loss, especially in the crown area. His current routine includes finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and he plans to continue this treatment for 18 months before making any major changes.
A user is exploring VEGF gene therapy to enhance hair transplant results, considering measuring hair shaft diameter and growth rate. Suggestions include using phototrichograms and possibly adding PRP, though its effectiveness is uncertain.
P-1075 is a more potent hair growth agent than Minoxidil, but it poses significant heart risks, making it unsafe for use. Despite promising results in macaques, concerns about its cardiotoxicity in rats have halted its development.
The conversation is about a person's two-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice most days, biotin gummies, a normal diet, moderate exercise, and scalp massages, with plans to possibly use a derma roller next. They experienced minor side effects at the start but are now using a Keeps subscription without issues.
A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 4 months using topical minoxidil and dutasteride but is concerned about slow-growing baby hairs. Responses suggest patience, as full results can take up to 2 years.
Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.
Clascoterone is promising for hair loss, showing 24.5% improvement in satisfaction compared to placebo. Users consider it an alternative to finasteride, with concerns about absorption and side effects.
The user is asking if they are experiencing hair regrowth while using a treatment regimen that includes hair regrowth gel with castor oil, minoxidil 5% with latanoprost, dermastamping once a week, ketoconazole shampoo, and nizoral cream. They have shared photos after applying these treatments.
A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.
The user shared their 12-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They also used a derma stamp weekly and treated seborrheic dermatitis with Mometasone and Nizoral.
The user discusses their hair loss treatment routine using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, and Ketoconazole shampoo. They report initial side effects from Finasteride but believe the treatment is working and seek opinions on their progress.
A 24-year-old is using 1 mg oral dutasteride and 1 mg oral minoxidil daily, along with monthly mesotherapy including zinc, dutasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and panthenol, to treat hair loss. The user is considering increasing the minoxidil dose but will consult with their doctor first.
The conversation discusses potential new treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), including verteporfin, pyrilutamide, and hair cloning. There is optimism about scientific advancements providing alternatives to minoxidil and finasteride.
The user underwent a DHI hair transplant with 3,066 grafts at Hairtec in the Netherlands and is using finasteride and minoxidil to restore hair, particularly at the crown. They plan to adjust minoxidil dosage and consult with a dermatologist in September.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.
A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
A 44-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from topical to 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg daily finasteride, with no side effects. He noticed hair thickening after two months and credits the oral form's effectiveness.
The user switched from minoxidil to a homemade 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel and noticed no hair fall after two weeks, despite stopping minoxidil. The gel includes water, 2-deoxy-d-ribose, vegetable glycerine, 2-phenoxyethanol, sodium alginate, and rosemary oil, and the user reports healthier-feeling hair.
PP405 shows promise as a hair loss treatment, with 31% experiencing increased hair density in a short trial. It may complement treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but long-term effectiveness and safety need confirmation.
A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A person shared their hair transplant experience, mentioning complications like excessive bleeding and density anxiety, and is using finasteride and minoxidil chewables. They traveled to Turkey for the procedure, paid around $3800, and are considering Mexico for future treatments; nicotine use is a concern for their recovery.
The user has been using oral minoxidil 2.5 mg for 9 months and oral finasteride 1 mg for 4 months, along with microneedling, and has noticed more baby hairs and longer eyelashes but no extra overall thickness. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dose but are concerned about safety due to potential side effects.
Maintaining scalp hair and minimizing shedding, treatments used such as Procapil, supplements, topical caffeine, topical estrogen, and scalp massage; suggestions for anagen extenders or pharmaceuticals to help with a short anagen phase.