A user experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They're considering trying dutasteride or shaving their head if the situation doesn't improve.
The conversation is about someone's hair transplant progress after 8 months, questioning if results will improve. They use topical minoxidil and finasteride, a dermapen, vitamins for hair, and aminexil shampoo, and sometimes do scalp massages.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding while using finasteride and RU58841, possibly due to changes in application methods. They are considering adding minoxidil and stemoxydine to their regimen to improve results and manage hair greasiness.
Hair loss treatments discussed include alfatradiol, big 3, finasteride, RU58841, and stemoxydine. Alfatradiol is less effective but has fewer side effects, and mixing with stemoxydine may improve results.
The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second month of using finasteride, leading them to buzz their hair. They plan to improve their diet, sleep, and stress levels, and start using Nizoral for scalp issues.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over three years using a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Initial side effects from finasteride subsided after switching to dutasteride, leading to improvedhair density and thickness.
A user shared their hair loss journey, detailing two hair transplants and various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, and exosomes. They found success with a regimen of topical dutasteride, minoxidil, derma stamping, and caffeine shampoo, leading to improvedhair growth and satisfaction.
The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride for hair regrowth, with the user planning to add topical minoxidil. The user reports improvedhair strand quality and beard growth with dutasteride, while noting some side effects compared to finasteride.
A 25-year-old shares progress on hair regrowth using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and topical minoxidil, noting improvedhair health but persistent temple thinning. They consider switching to oral minoxidil, adding microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant after one year.
Finasteride and minoxidil together can maintain hair gains for years, but consistency is crucial. Users report improvedhair thickness and regrowth with the finasteride and minoxidil combination.
Tretinoin may enhance the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair regrowth by increasing enzyme activity and skin permeability, but its standalone impact is limited. Some users experienced improvedhair growth with tretinoin, while others found it worsened their condition.
A 27-year-old user shared their 5-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil twice a day for hair loss, reporting improvedhair growth despite initial shedding and experiencing only minor side effects like watery semen. They also use Nizoral shampoo, take a multivitamin, and plan to start microneedling if progress slows.
A 31-year-old user experienced hair regrowth and no side effects after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and using minoxidil foam daily. They reported improvedhair retention and shared their treatment routine, including a prescription for dutasteride and the use of minoxidil, while humorously discussing side effects and personal experiences.
The user shared their hair loss treatment progress from October 2023 to January 2025, using 1.25 mg finasteride daily, 2.5 mg minoxidil, Hims shampoo, and a multivitamin. They noted improvedhair growth despite not saving their hairline.
Dutasteride 0.5mg daily led to significant hair regrowth in 3 months, with minimal side effects like slight pelvic pain and increased libido. The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride, noticing reduced hair shedding and improvedhair condition.
A 31-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil 5% topical twice daily and Finasteride 0.625mg daily, with additional microneedling. The user reported initial shedding, improvedhair thickness, and no major side effects, impressing their dermatologist with the results.
A 20-year-old has been using minoxidil for 3 years and started taking 1mg oral finasteride daily for over 2 months, resulting in improvedhair density and color with minimal side effects. The user experienced slight libido loss initially but no shedding yet.
User used finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experienced side effects initially, but saw improvement after stopping minoxidil and ignoring side effects. New hairstyle also improvedhair appearance.
The post discusses using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. Minoxidil improvedhair growth with mild hypertrichosis, while Dutasteride caused severe acne, cognitive issues, and mild anxiety, leading the user to prefer Finasteride.
A user shared their 1.5-year hair loss treatment progress, using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They noticed improvedhair health and growth, especially when consistently following their treatment routine.
The conversation is about a 9-month hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride 0.5mg and Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily. Users commented on the improvedhair quality and requested to see the hairline.
User shared 15-month progress using Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hair loss. Treatment improvedhair density, now considering hair transplant with fewer grafts.
The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss on January 24, applying 1ml daily without other treatments, and after 10 days noticed reduced hair shedding and improvedhair quality, with plans to continue for at least 6 months. They experienced chest pain initially, which could be related to starting methylphenidate or pyrilutamide, but the pain has since subsided.
Biotin supplements are not effective for hair loss unless you are actually deficient, which is rare. Some users report improvedhair quality with biotin, but there's no evidence supporting its use for hair loss in healthy individuals.
The user started a new hair loss treatment regimen using topical finasteride and minoxidil, saw palmetto, sulforaphane, and apple extract supplements, while also trying to quit nicotine and fast food. They later cut out supplements due to cost, continued with topical treatment, and experienced improvedhair health but faced issues with low libido.
A user shared their natural hair regrowth routine that includes using a peppermint oil and coffee shampoo, applying liquid silica, taking vitamin D and magnesium supplements, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy diet. They believe this routine has stopped their hair loss and improvedhair thickness without using pharmaceuticals.
A user shared their positive experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting improvedhair thickness and some regrowth after a year of use. They also mentioned using peppermint oil, collagen, Nizoral, zinc supplements, and hair and mane shampoo and conditioner.
The user reports success in treating hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, vitamin D3, biotin, and dermarolling. They noticed improvedhair growth, especially after addressing a severe vitamin D deficiency and changing their minoxidil regimen.
A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using oral finasteride and minoxidil but experiencing side effects like low libido and ED. They switched to a topical finasteride and minoxidil combination, which improved their hair thickness with fewer side effects.
A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, which significantly improved their hair density without side effects. The transplant cost $7500 and involved filling an old scar, with the user expressing gratitude for the life-changing results.