After a hair transplant, the user noticed unexpected new hair growth without using medications or vitamins. Many advised starting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to maintain the results and prevent future hairloss.
The user had a hair transplant five years ago and started using minoxidil three months ago. Commenters recommend adding finasteride or other DHT blockers to prevent further hairloss and maintain results.
DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hairloss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.
A 19-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil since December, with initial success, but has experienced hair thinning and loss since May. Despite using microneedling and tretinoin cream to enhance minoxidil, his dermatologist advised using only minoxidil, causing concern about worsening hairloss.
A 24-year-old male is experiencing emotional stress from hairloss despite seeing significant progress after 4.5 months of using oral dutasteride and minoxidil, and has now switched to topical treatments. Many users encourage him to continue with the oral treatments due to his impressive results and suggest waiting at least a year before considering a hair transplant.
Hair regrowth from treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and finasteride is not permanent; stopping these treatments typically results in hairloss resuming. Beard hair can become permanent with minoxidil use, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing treatment to maintain gains.
User shared 2.5-year progress using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement and reduced hair shedding. Persistence with finasteride led to thicker hair and fewer hair fall issues.
The conversation speculates on whether Tom Cruise uses hairloss treatments like Finasteride or Dutasteride, with some suggesting he naturally has good hair like Brad Pitt, while others joke about Scientology or genetics playing a role. Specific treatments mentioned include Finasteride, Dutasteride, and possibly high-quality hair products or procedures like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).
An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hairloss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.
The user is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, dermarolling, a hair thickening conditioner, and hair vitamins for hairloss treatment. They stopped taking testosterone due to medical reasons and are now technically on estrogen, but it's unclear if this impacts their hair growth.
A human trial involving the use of Verteporfin as a treatment for hairloss, which has been ongoing for 119 days with an update on its progress. Treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 have also been discussed.
A hair transplant of 3361 grafts, 11.5 months after the procedure, that resulted in a very natural looking NW1 hairline; the person who underwent this procedure has not experienced any hairloss and is expecting to have no future hairloss either.
A user has been taking finasteride, using a derma-roller, LLLT, and argan oil, but experienced significant hairloss at the one-year mark. They are concerned if this is a normal shedding phase or something to worry about.
Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hairloss solution.
The user experienced side effects from daily 1 mg Finasteride and switched to 0.5 mg every other day, supplemented with creatine, tongkat ali, tribulus terrestris, vitamin D3, bromantane, l-tyrosine, and caffeine. They also use weekly 1.5 mm microneedling and daily 50 mg RU58841, except on microneedling days, to manage hairloss.
A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birth control pills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hairloss.
The conversation critiques the influence of "Clavicular" on young men regarding hairloss treatments, highlighting the dangers of following unscientific advice and the rise of body dysmorphia. It emphasizes the importance of safe, medically advised treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, while warning against reckless experimentation and early surgeries.
The user "Mysterious_Aspect364" shared their progress with hairloss treatments. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year and six months respectively. The replies mostly congratulate the user on their progress and suggest using a dermaroller with 1.0 needles on the hairline combined with minoxidil.
Having hair improves social interactions and treatment by others, with hair transplants and finasteride enhancing confidence and attractiveness. People often receive more positive attention after addressing hairloss.
A new supplement for hair growth combines black rice, prickly pear, and saw palmetto, showing promising results in increasing hair density and reducing hairloss. The supplement is considered a drug-free alternative to traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
A user experienced hair thinning and scalp issues after using a sebum-regulating shampoo and perm treatments. They are advised to consider potential allergies, try a simple shampoo, and research treatments like finasteride for possible male pattern baldness.
A user wonders if she should tell her boyfriend about his hairloss. Responses suggest telling him gently and discussing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
A user shared a 2-month progress picture showing improvement in hairloss using minoxidil, a derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oils. They also discussed the psychological aspect of believing in the treatment's effectiveness and mentioned not using finasteride.
Stem-cell hair transplants could potentially create thousands of grafts from a single donor graft, offering a solution for hairloss with DHT-resistant hair. Companies like Stemson Therapeutics and OrganTech are working on this technology, which may become available in the future, possibly reducing the cost and making it widely accessible.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for 6 months, inconsistently applies minoxidil, uses rosemary oil occasionally, and Nizoral shampoo twice a week for hairloss. They're unsure if the perceived progress is due to hair growth or increased volume, and are considering using minoxidil more frequently.
The user "Bishiop" shared a comparison of their hair progress over 9 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users commented on the results and shared their experiences with hairloss treatments.
User discusses resentment towards people who dismissed their hairloss concerns and continued to do so even after a specialist confirmed it. Others share similar experiences and discuss the impact of hairloss on self-esteem and societal perceptions.
This conversation discusses the results of a model who claims he went from almost a Norwood 3 to a perfect hairline in 8 months using only Minoxidil and Rosemary oil. The replies suggest that this could be realistic but long-term results would require additional treatments like finasteride or other medications to prevent further hairloss.