community Is it true if you have inflammation on scalp meds won’t work?
Inflammation on the scalp can hinder hair regrowth and the effectiveness of treatments. The user is using ketoconazole shampoo, Selsun Blue, finasteride, and oral minoxidil.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity What's your option on complementary treatment
The conversation discusses complementary treatments for hair loss while using finasteride and minoxidil, including scalp massagers, scrubs, coconut oil, and vitamin supplements. The user seeks opinions on these additional treatments.
community … thoughts about current progress?
A 30-year-old man shared his hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and Finasteride. He experienced side effects initially but resumed treatment, and now sees improvement.
community high bloodpressure and crown thinning in early 20s
A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.
community How to Switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride according to literature.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride involves gradually increasing dutasteride while decreasing finasteride. Studies show dutasteride 0.5 mg daily can improve hair density in men unresponsive to finasteride.
community My history of baldness is 5 years long.
A user shared their 5-year journey with hair loss, detailing treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, plasma therapy, and mesotherapy. They initially avoided finasteride but later started using it due to dissatisfaction with minoxidil alone.
community Stopped topical Minox and Fin for 2 years, started again and gained my old status back
A user stopped using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 2 years, saw hair thinning, then restarted the treatments along with weekly dermastamping and regained their previous hair status. The user suggests that restarting treatment can be effective even after a break.
community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage
A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.
community 2-month HMI-115 results from the Chinese trial
HMI-115 shows promising hair growth and thickening in just 2 months. Results are positive but need more time for confirmation.
community Nearly 3 years in and I'm on a mega growth spurt. Don't lose heart.
The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.