A user is losing hope after 5 months on finasteride, seeing more hair loss and minimal positive changes. Another user advises that shedding is normal and benefits may take up to 2 years.
User shared 12-month progress using topical 0.25% finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Most replies suggest waiting longer for potential further regrowth before considering a hair transplant.
User shared progress pictures after 3 months of using Minoxidil 5% and dermarolling, noting significant shedding but positive results. They plan to continue and may add finasteride.
The user experienced hair loss and itching after stopping RU58841 and resumed it to stop these symptoms. They also use Dutasteride and question which treatment is effective.
A 20-year-old shared progress pictures after 2 years of using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Responses included admiration and requests for more details and updates.
Scientists discovered a new T cell treatment that could regrow hair. Users are skeptical but hopeful, with some relying on finasteride and minoxidil in the meantime.
The user added microneedling to their routine of minoxidil and finasteride, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth after three months. They shared photos showing significant improvement.
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 conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Concerns are raised about the lack of studies on RU58841 and its potential effects.
User shares 6.5 months of progress using topical finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 10%, along with lasercomb, dermaroller, Nizoral, scalp massager, and biotin. They seek feedback on their results.
A user shared their 4.5-month hair transformation using a homemade topical solution with 5% minoxidil and crushed finasteride pills, applied twice daily with weekly microneedling. They plan to switch to once-daily application with tretinoin gel to enhance absorption.
A user is asking about increasing their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to up to 2.5mg and whether it improves hair loss treatment. They are seeking experiences from others who have tried higher doses.
The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemary oil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
A 22-year-old shared progress pictures after 3 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, and rosemary oil for aggressive hair loss. The treatments helped with dryness and itchiness, despite initial heavy shedding.
User shared 3-month progress using Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1%, switching brands after the first month. Replies suggest the progress is good, with concerns about patches and shedding.
Increased scalp itching during shedding phases while on finasteride treatment may coincide with hair regrowth and recovery. This suggests that itching might not always indicate continued hair loss and could encourage persistence with the treatment.
A user falsely claimed to use 2.5mg of dutasteride by using someone else's photo, which actually showed results from finasteride. The conversation discusses the challenges and skepticism around hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride.
A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.
Hair loss treatments vary greatly in effectiveness and timelines, with no guaranteed results. Common treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
A 36-year-old had a hair transplant with 6,500 grafts 7 months ago, took 1.25mg of finasteride every other day for 5 months, and recently switched to 1mg daily along with 5% minoxidil spray. They are considering a touch-up transplant and are seeking advice on their progress and future expectations.
The conversation suggests that a 22-year-old male may regrow his hair using dutasteride and minoxidil without needing a hair transplant, advising to continue treatment and assess progress after 1-2 years.
A 40-year-old shared progress pictures showing results after 3.5 months of using dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation likely discusses this specific treatment and its effects on hair regrowth.
Hair loss can be linked to low testosterone, affecting DHT and estrogen levels. Treatments discussed include increasing testosterone, using Finasteride, and applying estrogen cream.
A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.
A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.
The user shared progress pictures after using Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for eight months to treat hair loss. They experienced significant hair regrowth, and the discussion includes various opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these treatments.
The conversation discusses the potential for high doses of dutasteride to completely inhibit scalp DHT and speculates whether this could cure baldness when combined with a topical antiandrogen. Specific dosages mentioned are 0.5 mg reducing scalp DHT by 55% and 2.5 mg by about 79%.
A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.