A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year with little hope. Suggestions include adding dutasteride, oral minoxidil, micro needling, and considering a hairtransplant.
The user shared their two-year progress using finasteride, noting hair stabilization without side effects and no use of minoxidil. They plan a hairtransplant and emphasize finasteride's role in maintaining hair rather than regrowing it.
The conversation discusses androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and questions why treatments focus on lowering DHT levels instead of building resistance to it. It also touches on hairtransplantation techniques using body hair.
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.
The user has been using 0.5mg daily dutasteride for a year without seeing progress and previously used oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering a hairtransplant and discussing various treatments like scalp massages, derma rolling, and different medication dosages.
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.
The conversation suggests that abstaining from ejaculation for a few months may help stop or reverse hair loss by potentially increasing testosterone and reducing DHT levels. It also mentions the use of minoxidil and finasteride as effective treatments for maintaining hair after a hairtransplant.
The user feels treated better with a comb-over than when bald due to cancer. They are considering a hairtransplant and using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.
A user shared their 9-month progress using 1mg daily finasteride, noting initial side effects like low libido and ED that resolved over time, and advised staying on the treatment for at least a year before considering a hairtransplant. Other users suggested adding minoxidil for better results and recommended using ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff.
A 19-year-old is using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to combat hair loss, seeing improved hair density but minimal hairline regrowth. Users suggest patience, continued treatment, and possibly considering a hairtransplant in the future.
The user shared progress after 11 months of using 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil and 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hair loss, expressing satisfaction but considering a future hairtransplant. Other users suggested additional treatments like Latanoprost and debated the effectiveness of hair systems versus medication, with some recommending a buzz cut or hairtransplant for better results.
The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for two months to address hair loss and is considering continuing the treatment until December before possibly switching to Dutasteride. They are hesitant about getting a hairtransplant and are exploring other options like SMP, while receiving encouragement and advice from others to continue the current regimen for a longer period to see more results.
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for three years, seeing some regrowth initially but mostly maintenance afterward. Suggestions for further improvement include trying dutasteride, RU58841, or a hairtransplant.
A user has been using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil for six months, with some derma stamping, but feels hair growth has stagnated and is considering PRP or a hairtransplant. Others advise continuing the current regimen, noting that maintaining existing hair is an achievement, and suggest ignoring negative comments from friends.
A 22-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin to regrow hair after shaving it off due to a bad haircut. They are open to staying bald if the treatment doesn't work and are not considering a hairtransplant due to cost.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over two years but is experiencing worsening hair loss. They are considering adding dutasteride, switching to oral minoxidil, and possibly a hairtransplant, seeking advice on these options despite potential side effects.
The user has been using finasteride for over two years with mixed results and is considering starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, though both are hard to obtain. They are also contemplating a hairtransplant in the future due to diffuse thinning.
User shared progress on crown regrowth using Minoxidil Foam, oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, and Finasteride 1mg daily. They experienced initial headaches with oral Minoxidil, had a hairtransplant, and are seeing regrowth but with thin hairs.
A 33-year-old user has been on finasteride for 10 years with great results and recently increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5 mg to improve hair thickness and possibly regrow hair. They are considering microneedling and a hairtransplant to enhance their hairline and temples, despite already having significant improvement.
The user is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, along with dermastamping, and is unsure if there are any changes after 4 months. They are also planning a hairtransplant in Turkey in September.
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.
A 25-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 4 years to treat hair loss, underwent a successful FUE hairtransplant in Mumbai, India, in April 2023. The user reported positive results, including increased hair density and reduced frizziness, and plans to continue treatment for further growth.
A 5-year-old male considering using finasteride to prevent receding hairline, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and estrogen treatments to hairtransplantation and shaving.
A user's progress after taking finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, as well as adding other treatments such as keto shampoo, trentinoin, and derma rolling. Replies include advice to keep going and the suggestion of considering a hairtransplant.
A 20-year-old in Italy struggled to get a finasteride prescription from multiple dermatologists due to concerns about side effects and age, despite using minoxidil. Eventually, they obtained a prescription from a hairtransplant surgeon.
A woman with androgenetic alopecia uses Dutasteride and Bicalutamide but feels devastated due to increased sensitivity to DHT. She considers wigs, Minoxidil, and seeks advice on options like spironolactone, hairtransplants, and therapy.
The user has used minoxidil for five years and added microneedling for four weeks without seeing results. They are considering a hairtransplant but are advised that hair loss will persist without a DHT blocker.
A 19-year-old male has been using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly two years but continues to experience hairline recession. He is considering switching to dutasteride and exploring options like hair systems and potential future hairtransplants.
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.
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.