The conversation discusses the potential offering of oral finasteride/dutasteride and oral minoxidil treatments for hair loss, with feedback on pricing and preferences for separate or combined pills. Users express concerns about high costs, preferring affordable options, and some prefer oral over sublingual minoxidil for ease of use.
The user experienced hair regrowth with oral minoxidil and finasteride but faced aggressive hair loss after developing IBS, questioning if the condition affects medication absorption. They are considering switching to topical treatments.
The user shared progress pictures after a year of treating hair loss with 5% minoxidil, then a combination of minoxidil/finasteride topical, and microneedling at 1.5mm bi-weekly. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and more frequent microneedling at a shallower depth while continuing the current regimen.
A user shared their progress in combating hair loss using 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride over four months, experiencing significant improvement. They also experimented with higher doses of minoxidil but faced side effects, so they settled on 7.5 mg without issues.
Salicylic acid in Nioxin shampoo may reduce minoxidil effectiveness by inhibiting sulfotransferase activity, potentially causing hair loss. Users suggest stopping salicylic acid use or trying alternative treatments like high-concentration tretinoin or medicated minoxidil/finasteride shampoos.
A user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, and is seeking advice on why the treatments aren't working and how to address potential androgen receptor sensitivity. Replies suggest getting tested and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP).
Hair loss discussion includes topical spironolactone treatment, used 1-2 times daily for 2 weeks with no changes yet. Minoxidil and Propecia caused nasty side effects for the user.
The conversation is about an 18-month hair loss treatment with Minoxidil 5% used twice daily and Finasteride 1 mg taken every day, showing significant progress. Participants discuss the form of Minoxidil used, side effects like dandruff, the time taken to see results, and encouragement from the visible improvement.
The user is considering combining finasteride and minoxidil tablets into a topical solution that already includes Garnier Fructis stemoxydine and CB0103. They are seeking advice on whether this combination is effective and safe.
OP experienced diffuse thinning for 11 years and used Minoxidil and Finasteride previously. They now use Pyrilutamide 0.5% and Alfatradiol 0.1%, resulting in significantly reduced hair loss.
RU58841 and pyrilutamide are being discussed as potential hair loss treatments, with some users reporting side effects. There is interest in these treatments as alternatives to 5ar inhibitors and oral minoxidil due to concerns about safety and side effects.
Microneedling is more effective when combined with minoxidil, especially for temple regrowth, but is considered near-useless on its own. Users suggest combining microneedling with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for better results, while some caution against potential scalp damage.
Clascoterone 5% solution is discussed as a potential new treatment for hair loss, offering an alternative for those who can't use finasteride or need additional options beyond minoxidil. Concerns about cost, effectiveness, and safety compared to existing treatments like RU58841 and finasteride are highlighted.
The conversation discusses a 3-month update on using topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. Users express amazement at the progress and congratulate the original poster.
The user received a Fagron TrichoTest indicating that Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are not effective for them, recommending Latanoprost, Spironolactone, IGrantine-F1 TM, and Trichoxidil instead. Other users expressed skepticism about the test's validity and suggested sticking with proven treatments like Finasteride and Dutasteride.
The conversation discusses whether using topical minoxidil in addition to oral minoxidil 5 mg daily will enhance hair growth. The user also applies a Biotinyl tripeptide cream/lotion and is concerned about the efficacy and side effects of oral versus topical minoxidil.
A user is using 1ml/day of Dualgen-15 (15% Minoxidil, caffeine, retinol, azaleic acid, Adenosine, biotin, niacin) on their temples and asks if Minoxidil alone can completely regrow their temples.
Oral Minoxidil users discuss their experiences with hair regrowth, noting that results may be temporary without a DHT blocker. Some users report significant regrowth after several months but express concerns about needing additional treatments.
Oral minoxidil and finasteride effectively improved hair growth and stopped hair loss, with no major side effects. The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil, added finasteride, and later transitioned to dutasteride, experiencing regrowth and thicker hair.
The conversation is about a user's 5-month progress using topical Minoxidil (5%) and Finasteride (0.1%) twice daily, along with derma stamping, improved Vitamin D levels, and increased protein intake for hair regrowth. The user is considering dutasteride if progress plateaus and uses a sulfate and paraben-free shampoo.
RU58841 and Minoxidil can cause heart-related side effects like chest pain and heart racing. Pyrilutamide is suggested as a safer alternative, though it's new and costly.
The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after one year of using dutasteride 0.5 mg, oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, and weekly dermastamping. They experienced no negative side effects and plan to stop using topical minoxidil soon.
Mixing tretinoin into minoxidil foam is being considered to simplify a hair loss treatment routine. The current regimen includes oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, topical minoxidil, and fluridil.
The user is experiencing scalp irritation from a compounded treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They are considering switching to a non-alcohol, propylene glycol-free formula with a lower tretinoin percentage to reduce irritation.
A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.
The user started using minoxidil 10% in July 2024 and added 1 mg finasteride daily a month ago, experiencing initial shedding with both treatments but noticing some hair density improvement. They seek feedback on progress and advice on managing shedding, with suggestions including patience and possibly adding microneedling.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil led to thicker hair and reduced hairline recession. Occasional flushing from minoxidil will be managed by lowering the dose.