A 23-year-old is using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil nightly, seeing new hairgrowth after two months. Others share experiences and advice, noting progress and potential shedding.
A user shared a 3-month hair regrowth transformation using Finasteride 1mg, Minoxidil, and occasional derma rolling. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid growth, while others suggest the user might be an exceptional responder to the treatment.
Pyrilutamide from Ligand Chem was used by several individuals to address hair loss, with mixed results and no significant side effects reported. Some users switched to Minoxidil Max for better value, while others noted no hairgrowth or only a reduction in shedding.
User shared 8-month hair loss treatment progress using topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, and microneedling. They experienced watery semen as a side effect but saw significant improvement in hairgrowth.
The conversation discusses the positive effects of taking finasteride (Propecia) for hair loss, with users sharing experiences of minimal side effects and improved hairgrowth over several years. The original poster emphasizes the importance of consistent use and mentions using Nizoral shampoo occasionally.
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hairgrowth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
The post and conversation are about the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss. Some users noticed increased hair density, while others experienced unwanted hairgrowth in different areas of the body.
A 21-year-old is using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil 5% to treat hair loss, noticing reduced shedding and new hairgrowth, especially around the hairline. They experience mood changes as a side effect of dutasteride and are hopeful about continued progress with this treatment combination.
A 23-year-old male used 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil for 90 days, experiencing hairgrowth and side effects like watery semen and lethargy. He advises continuing medication for hairgrowth and adopting healthy habits.
The user started using minoxidil and finasteride about four months ago for hair thinning but is unsure if it's working, as they haven't noticed new hairgrowth and feel their hair has thinned. Other users advise patience, suggesting that significant results may take 12 to 24 months, and recommend consistency in treatment.
PP405 and ABS-201 are promising treatments for male pattern baldness. PP405 shows rapid hairgrowth in human trials, while ABS-201 shows significant regrowth in animal studies but is still in early human trials.
Finasteride may be losing effectiveness for the user after 4.5 years, possibly due to intense workouts or a synchronized hair shedding cycle. Suggestions include switching to Dutasteride or continuing with Finasteride while considering a hair transplant for hairline density.
Shedding is common with minoxidil, and it often indicates new hairgrowth. Users discuss experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, noting that results can vary and patience is needed.
A 30-year-old man using minoxidil for hair loss is seeing stabilization but no significant regrowth. He is hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects and is seeking alternative methods to promote hairgrowth.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hair loss, along with DHT blockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hairgrowth progress.
A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.
A 31-year-old male experienced hair thinning and initially used topical minoxidil, then switched to finasteride, which caused significant shedding. He later adopted a regimen of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and anti-dandruff shampoo, leading to positive hairgrowth results, though he noted increased body hair as a side effect of oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses making a topical melatonin solution for hair loss treatment, questioning if isopropyl alcohol can dissolve melatonin. Melatonin is soluble in lipids and alcohol, but it's unstable and should be mixed fresh regularly; it may help hairgrowth by affecting certain cellular signaling pathways and has anti-androgenic effects.
User reports being on finasteride for 3 months, experiencing initial shedding but noticing new hairgrowth and increased density. They also started using castor oil daily and considered trimming their long hair to improve visual thickness.
A user experimented with applying pure rosemary oil to a single hair strand twice daily, observing increased thickness and pigmentation, but questioned if the oil or the application method caused the change. Some users noted rosemary oil might be as effective as 2% minoxidil for hairgrowth, though others warned about potential harm from using undiluted oil.
This user has had success with Minoxidil foam, achieving significant hairgrowth in three months without using finasteride or derma rolling. They are considering incorporating a DHT reducing strategy such as finasteride in the future.
Androgenetic alopecia is affected by scalp DHT levels, not sensitivity, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride aiming to optimize these levels. Personalized DHT management is crucial for effective hairgrowth.
A 31-year-old woman is using Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and supplements like a multivitamin, Herbadal, pumpkin seed oil, and vitamin D for genetic hair loss, noticing thicker hair but no new growth after one month. She is considering adding minoxidil and is aware of Dutasteride's risks, especially regarding pregnancy.
The user started finasteride two weeks ago and has been using minoxidil for over a month, while also supplementing with Acetyl L-Carnitine. They are curious if others have experienced hair shedding or growth with Acetyl L-Carnitine, especially when used with finasteride and minoxidil.
The user has been using minoxidil at night and finasteride daily for several months, experiencing initial hairgrowth but later regression and thinning. They're considering switching to dutasteride and seeking advice on the cause of their hair loss and potential treatments.
The user "Top_Replacement_7777" shared their positive results with finasteride for hair loss. They asked about maintaining their hair with finasteride and the impact of vaping on hairgrowth. Another user reassured them that vaping wouldn't affect their progress.
A new study that found a single chemical could potentially be responsible for hair loss, and the potential to use this discovery to stimulate hairgrowth. The conversation also includes various treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, DUT, and Botox for hair loss.
The conversation discusses using RU58841, topical finasteride/minoxidil, MK677, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss. MK677 is mentioned as a growth hormone that improves hair health and recovery from microneedling.
The user is using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair loss but is concerned about the lack of growth in small hairs. Others suggest patience, as results can take up to two years, and emphasize the importance of exercise and diet.
A 21-year-old male has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for 45 days, noticing some new hairgrowth but continued hair loss. A reply suggests he is likely shedding and should give it more time for better results.