A user shared their 10-month progress using 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hair loss. Another user noted the hair looks thicker and healthier, with some recovery at the front.
A user shared their experience with finasteride, noting improved hairthickness but reduced libido and erection issues. They stopped finasteride, saw a return of libido but also rapid hair loss, and are now considering using Cialis to manage sexual side effects while on finasteride.
A user shared a 3-month progress update on using minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, noting thickerhair. Replies included congratulations and advice on consistent lighting for photos.
A 47-year-old has been using finasteride since December 2022 to treat hair thinning and has seen gradual improvement, especially between March and August. They take 1mg three times a week and have noticed increased hair density and thickness.
A 25-year-old has been using finasteride for four years to treat hair loss, starting at age 21, and has experienced significant hairthickening without side effects. Others in the conversation share varied results and experiences with finasteride, with some considering adding minoxidil to their treatment.
The user has been using minoxidil, dutasteride, and mesotherapy for hair loss for 9 months and recently added a derma-roller to their routine. Commenters agree there is visible progress and improvement in hairthickness.
A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hairthickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.
The user "RenegadeMountie" shared their progress with topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. They reported consistent use for 3 months, with noticeable improvement in hairthickness and new growth. Other users recommended using hair loss concealers and expressed confidence in seeing more progress in the future.
A user who has been using Pyrilutamide for 19 days, experiencing some hairthickening in the right temple and crown area but also having ball ache after microneedling; other users offer advice, caution and skepticism as to whether results can be seen in such a short time.
The user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp issues and switched to finasteride, noticing thickerhair initially but experiencing hair loss again. They are considering restarting minoxidil but are concerned about the shedding phase, especially with upcoming vacation plans and a potential second hair transplant.
The conversation discusses the use of topical peptides ahk-cu and ghk-cu for hair loss. One user reported that while these peptides made their hair look thicker and improved scalp health, they did not notice significant hair growth.
The user reported healthier, firmer, and thickerhair follicles with minimal regrowth at the front after using Regenera Activa, topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine solution, and vitamin D supplements. Hair loss has stabilized with no side effects.
After 3 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, the user experienced thickerhair and filled-in thinning areas, with no major side effects except an initial shedding phase. The treatments were prescribed online, and the user noticed results after 2.5 months.
The user increased their dutasteride dose from 0.5mg to 3mg daily to address hair thinning, noticing a change in shedding patterns and possibly thickerhair. Other users discuss the effectiveness of different dutasteride doses on DHT levels and suggest staying consistent with the treatment.
A 23-year-old shares their 5-month progress using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial reduced shedding and later thickerhair shedding. Users reassure that multiple sheds are normal and indicate progress.
The user plans to use a "nuclear protocol" for hair improvement, including topical minoxidil 12.5%, topical finasteride 0.1%, and tretinoin 0.05%, with microneedling once a week. They have seen improvements with minoxidil and are seeking opinions on their approach to achieve thickerhair.
A 31-year-old male shares his 4-month progress in treating hair thinning with tar shampoo, 5% topical minoxidil, and finasteride. He reports thickerhair, no folliculitis, and no significant side effects, except increased libido.
People recommend using Nizoral, The Ordinary Multi-peptide Hair Serum, Minoxidil, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The Ordinary serum is noted for creating an illusion of thickness rather than promoting regrowth.
The user started using finasteride (0.5mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg daily) at 18, leading to healthier, thickerhair and reduced anxiety about hair loss. They experienced no negative side effects and plan to continue the treatment.
User shared a 1-year update on finasteride, noting thickerhair but mild side effects like reduced libido and mild ED. Considering reducing the dose from 1mg to 0.5mg daily to alleviate side effects.
The user has been using finasteride and Alpecin shampoo for about three years, reporting thickerhair but an unchanged hairline. They are happy with their hair progress, noting the most improvement in the past five months, and mention a slight decrease in libido.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months, seeing thickerhair but no temple regrowth, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another person suggested trying microneedling on the temples before changing medications.
The post discusses a 21-year-old male's significant hair regrowth after experiencing shedding periods during an 11-month treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, biotin, and dermaroller. The conversation encourages persistence with the treatment despite shedding phases, as hair tends to grow back thicker and longer.
User reports 3.5 months on oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss. They see improvement in crown area and thickerhair, trusting the process.
User reports five months progress on finasteride and oral minoxidil, with thickerhair and no visible scalp. Started at 2.50mg and increased to 10mg without side effects.
Someone's two-month progress using oral minoxidil (2.5mg ED) to treat hair loss, which has resulted in thicker eyebrows and eyelashes but no scalp changes or shedding.
A user reported positive results with 0.5mg Dutasteride for 9 months, experiencing thickerhair and some regrowth. After stopping due to side effects, they noticed hair loss resuming and are now considering a reduced dosage and mesotherapy with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and vitamins.
Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical for some users, increasing hair density and thickness. Lack of response to topical minoxidil may be due to insufficient sulfotransferase enzyme, which can be upregulated with tretinoin.
The user has been using Dutasteride (Avodart) 0.5 mg since June 2023 to combat hair thinning, experiencing initial side effects but no significant hair regrowth. They seek advice on improving or thickening their hair further.
A 28-year-old male started using oral finasteride and minoxidil on July 14th and noticed slight hair regrowth and thickness after 2.5 months, despite ongoing shedding. Another user advised that shedding is normal and encouraged continued use for up to a year for full results.