A user shared progress pictures after 15 months on 0.5 mg finasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth starting around 9 months. They no longer see the need for a hairtransplant.
The user tried minoxidil 5% for 3 years with little improvement, then switched to a 15% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride solution once daily and started using pyrilutamide, resulting in significant hair regrowth over time. They are considering a hairtransplant but are continuing with topical treatments to maximize hair growth first.
The user "jsonparquet" shared their 11-month progress using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral for hair loss. Other users expressed amazement and suggested waiting another year before considering a hairtransplant. One user shared their own experience of slow but steady gains over 3 years using a regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil.
The post discusses the rarity of baldness among South Korean men. Users suggest this could be due to early treatment, high beauty standards, accessibility of healthcare, and genetics. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are commonly used, and hairtransplants are also popular.
Despite using treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and GHK-Cu injections, the individual continues to experience aggressive hair thinning and is seeking a specialist for further help. Suggestions include trying finasteride, dermarolling, or another hairtransplant.
A user decided to stop using finasteride due to side effects and chose to shave their head instead. They plan to use the money saved for a hairtransplant towards a house downpayment, hoping for future advancements in hair cloning.
The user has been using a combination of treatments including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy to address hair loss but continues to experience shedding and density loss. Despite high testosterone and iron levels, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is considering adjusting treatment or exploring other options like a hairtransplant.
A 52-year-old is switching from finasteride to dutasteride to address crown balding, despite concerns about potential side effects. They have used finasteride for nearly 30 years, had a minor hairtransplant, and are considering further treatments if dutasteride doesn't improve their condition.
The user has been on 1mg finasteride daily for two years, experiencing initial shedding and some hairline recession, with limited regrowth. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, switching to dutasteride, or considering a hairtransplant for better results.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, PRP, and ProCell therapy for hair loss but sees no progress after nine months. They are considering switching to dutasteride and possibly a hairtransplant, with suggestions to add oral minoxidil.
PP405 is seen as promising but uncertain, with users advised to continue using existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns include its cost, availability, and interaction with hairtransplants, while some hope it could complement current treatments.
The user has been using oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamping, and multivitamins for hair loss, with plans to consider a hairtransplant in the future. They are seeing gradual improvement and are content with the progress, preferring to stick with their current regimen rather than switching to other treatments like dutasteride.
The user has been using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements for six months with some progress in hair loss treatment. They are considering a hairtransplant and have been advised to continue the current regimen for 12-18 months, possibly adding microneedling or trying dutasteride.
A 22-year-old male is frustrated about being the only bald person in his social circle. He has tried minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride without success and is considering hair systems, transplants, or counseling.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 1mg finasteride, daily minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling twice a week, biotin, and Nizoral shampoo, showing significant hair regrowth. Other users were impressed, noting the regrowth resembled a hairtransplant.
User is 25, using oral finasteride for 4 years, topical minoxidil for 3 years, and microneedling. They ask if hairtransplant can be done without scarring when shaving head completely bald later.
Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hairtransplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.
The user has been using a daily topical spray of finasteride and minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling, to address hair loss since August 2023, and is considering switching to oral medication for convenience and cost reasons. Despite progress, they are exploring options like increasing microneedling frequency or potentially undergoing a hairtransplant to address a stubborn spot.
User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, and derma roller for 8 years to treat hair loss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hairtransplant.
The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hairtransplant.
The user is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and a dermaroller for hair loss but is not seeing significant progress after three months. Suggestions include continuing treatment for at least a year, considering dutasteride, adding topical minoxidil, or possibly getting a hairtransplant.
A 25-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin for hair growth, reporting positive results and minimal side effects, such as slightly reduced libido. He plans to continue treatment and possibly add microneedling, with hopes of further improvement and potential hairtransplant if needed.
A person treated their diffuse alopecia with oral minoxidil (10mg daily), oral finasteride (reduced to 0.25mg daily due to side effects), castor oil, vitamins, and ashwagandha, and plans a hairtransplant in Turkey. They stopped using topical minoxidil, have seen improved hair density, but are still experiencing hair loss.
HairClone plans to start hair multiplication services in 2022. Users discuss various treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair cloning, expressing both hope and skepticism about the technology and its costs.
Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.
The conversation discusses the potential of Verteporfin, an FDA-approved drug, for hair loss treatment, particularly in combination with microneedling or PRP. Users express hope and curiosity about its application, while some remain cautious due to the need for more extensive testing.
Hair loss requires proper diagnosis as it can have various causes, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are often used. Many people express frustration with dermatologists and turn to self-research and alternative sources for treatment.
Transplanted hairs are thinning after switching from topical to oral minoxidil, with increased shedding and miniaturization. The user is considering reintroducing topical minoxidil and has started using ketoconazole shampoo.
Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.