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User shared 100-day progress on Minoxidil (5%, 10%, 12.5%), finasteride 1 mg, Biotin, and Vitamin D3. They documented improvements in hair growth.

The user has been treating hair loss for over 11 years with various methods including Minoxidil, Keto shampoos, vitamins, and microneedling, but has avoided Finasteride due to fertility concerns. They have recently added Zix and The Ordinary Serum to their routine and are questioning their high DHT levels despite their efforts.

Creatine is believed by some users to cause hair shedding, though a study found no increase in DHT or testosterone levels. Many users shared personal experiences of hair loss after using creatine, while others noted no change, suggesting individual variability.

A user's 12 month update on treatment for hair loss, which include oral dutasteride and minoxidil, topical RU88541 and minoxidil, microneedling with hyaluronic acid and FinDuta, experiencing no side effects, positive results and inspiring other users.

A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.

The user is questioning if their hair is regrowing or thinning while using dutasteride 0.5mg, minoxidil 2.5%, vitamin tablets, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are seeking opinions on their hair loss treatment progress.

The conversation is about someone starting treatment for hairline thinning with 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and vitamin D3 supplements, and asking for advice on dermarolling. Another person reassures them that they still have a lot of hair and could maintain or regrow hair with the treatment.

Hair appears to be improving with a regimen of 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% topical Minoxidil once or twice a day, 4000 IU of Vitamin D, and cutting out nicotine. It's still early to determine the full effect.

Zinc picolinate and saw palmetto may lower DHT but are less effective than finasteride. Finasteride and minoxidil are preferred treatments, with ketoconazole shampoo as a suggested addition.

A 19-year-old male started taking 1.2 mg finasteride and 3 mg minoxidil orally for hair thinning, noticing no shedding and some new baby hair but concerns about overall hair thinning. Users advised patience, suggesting thinning might be due to shedding, which is a normal part of the treatment process.

The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.

A 23-year-old male is using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and ketoconazole with zinc pyrithione shampoo twice a week to address diffused thinning and hair loss. He is seeking advice on whether his hair will regrow and if additional treatments are needed.

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of DHT blockers for hair loss, questioning if they are just vitamins or truly effective. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

A 36-year-old started using finasteride (0.3-0.5mg daily), 5% minoxidil foam, and weekly dermarolling/dermapen treatments to address hair loss. They also began taking supplements for low ferritin and vitamin D, hoping to improve hair thickness and cover a bald spot.

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.

The user is experiencing excessive hair thinning and is unsure of the cause. They are seeking opinions on treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

A 24-year-old shares progress on hair regrowth after 3 months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and scalp injections of dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins every two weeks. They are uncertain if the improvement is due to actual regrowth or just longer hair.

The user experienced hair thinning from chromium and alpha lipoic acid supplements, which stopped after discontinuing them. Someone mentioned this could be telogen effluvium, a temporary condition.

Korea launched its first OTC oral hair loss drug, dexpanthenol B5. Users discuss its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects but note a lack of efficacy studies.

A 22-year-old male shares his 2-month progress using a regimen of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 1.5mm dermarolling weekly, a daily multivitamin, and a topical serum with 10% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. He reports impressive hair regrowth, especially at the hairline, and has experienced no sexual side effects.

A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride to combat hair thinning but noticed overall thinner hair without shedding. Another user suggested that hair can't thin without shedding and recommended adding finasteride pills for peace of mind.

The user has tried topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermapen for over a year without seeing hair regrowth and has now switched to dutasteride, planning to continue until summer. Some responses suggest that no further hair loss could be considered progress, question the visibility of hair loss, and recommend trying vitamin D.

OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically increasing the dose of dutasteride from 0.5 to 2.5 mg, and the resulting hair shedding. Users share mixed experiences, with some seeing improvement after shedding and others finding higher doses less effective.

A user reported success with a once-a-day chewable pill containing Min 3mg, biotin 2.5mg, fin 1.1mg, vit B5 10mg, vit B6 2mg, and vit C 100mg for hair regrowth. They experienced no side effects and noticed healthier hair and more facial hair.

The user experienced worsening hair density despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, with some temporary improvement after stopping RU58841. Currently, they are on 2.5mg dutasteride daily and topical minoxidil, but continue to struggle with hair density issues.

An 18-year-old is using topical minoxidil 5% and derma rolling weekly for hair regrowth after shaving their head, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and thyroid imbalance. They are questioning if the changes observed are signs of regrowth.

A 23-year-old shares progress in hair quality after 4 months using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and other treatments, noting improved crown thickness but persistent temple thinning. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and started testosterone replacement therapy, which they believe helps mitigate side effects.

Fatty liver and related issues may influence hair loss conditions like Dupa/Aga. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, myo-inositol, and L-glutamine.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a woman experiencing androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, with suggestions including low-dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and hormone replacement therapy. The user is seeking advice due to intolerance to spironolactone and topical minoxidil, and concerns about low testosterone and DHT levels.