A 16-year-old using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 3.5 months to treat hair loss. They're seeing progress, despite continued shedding, and plan to start using dutasteride at 18.
A 31-year-old man shared his 2.6-year hair loss treatment progress, using 1 mg of finasteride daily, micro-needling every other week, and biotin vitamins, with no side effects and varying amounts of shedding. Other users discussed their own experiences with hair loss treatments, including the use of oral minoxidil and the long-term effectiveness of finasteride.
Microneedling, ketoconazole, and tretinoin are discussed as hair loss treatments, with tretinoin favored for its long-term benefits and potential to turn minoxidil non-responders into responders. Microneedling is recommended for initial use, ketoconazole for dandruff, and tretinoin for continuous use due to its skin benefits.
The user switched to dutasteride and saw palmetto, along with a topical mix of minoxidil and finasteride, due to continued hairshedding. They hope for improvement despite concerns about saw palmetto's effectiveness.
The user experienced significant hairline improvement after 2 months using 1 mg Finasteride and topical Minoxidil, with only initialshedding as a side effect. The progress is notable, with the user returning from near Norwood 2 to Norwood 1, and they use Rogaine for topical application.
The user is considering stopping dutasteride and minoxidil due to side effects like low mood and depression after three weeks of use. They are concerned about hairshedding and are contemplating switching to just minoxidil to see if it helps without affecting mental health.
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from topical to oral minoxidil, experiencing significant hairshedding. They plan to continue this regimen for a year before deciding on any changes.
A user shared progress pictures after one month on oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting some improvement despite initialshedding. They previously used finasteride for a year without noticeable change and emphasized the importance of photo comparisons.
The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped due to brittleness.
A person has been using finasteride, minoxidil, OM, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss for various durations but is still experiencing constant shedding and thinning. Suggestions from others include checking for potential nutritional deficiencies.
This conversation is about a user who has been using Minoxidil to treat hair loss for two weeks, and experienced an intense shed. The replies offer advice on how to manage their shedding, such as shaving their head or using Finasteride, and encouragement that the results will be worth it in the end.
A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1.2mg and minoxidil 3mg daily, noting initialshedding and a slight drop in libido that improved over time. They also switched to Aussie Miracle Volume shampoo and use Hims supplements, including vitamins and biotin.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 1ml of Kirkland minoxidil daily and weekly 1mm dermarolling, noting no side effects and minimal shedding. They plan to consider finasteride or dutasteride after midterms, attributing hair loss to genetics.
The user has been using Dutasteride (Avodart) 0.5 mg since June 2023 to combat hair thinning, experiencing initial side effects but no significant hair regrowth. They seek advice on improving or thickening their hair further.
The user experienced significant hairline regrowth over seven months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Initialshedding occurred, but baby hairs appeared around three months, gradually maturing to fill in the hairline.
A user shared their positive experience with finasteride, noting significant hair regrowth over two years without using other treatments. They reported initial brain fog but no other side effects, and others in the conversation expressed encouragement and shared their own experiences with finasteride.
The user has been using topical minoxidil for over a year and added kx826/pyrilutamide to improve hair growth, avoiding finasteride due to side effects like lowered libido and panic attacks. They report positive results with reduced shedding and healthier hair, particularly in areas previously unresponsive to minoxidil.
A user shared their 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with Pura D’Or anti-thinning shampoo and a scalp massager. They noticed initial worsening but later saw hair follicle recovery.
User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initialshedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.
A 25-year-old user shared progress pictures after 16 months of using 1.25mg daily finasteride for hair loss, reporting noticeable results around months 4-5 and some initial side effects that resolved. The user experienced thickening and slight regrowth of the hairline.
A 27-year-old male started using topical finasteride (0.25%) and minoxidil (5%) once daily, along with supplements like zinc, magnesium, biotin, and vitamins C and D. After initial concerns about side effects, he experienced temporary ED and shedding but now feels better and has no regrets about starting the treatment.
After 2.5 years of using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, and weekly micro-needling, the user reports thicker, healthier hair without further loss. They noticed initial regrowth at 3 months, with significant improvement up to 18 months, and no negative side effects from the treatment.
The user is using Finasteride gel and considering adding Redensyl to their routine, along with weekly microneedling, but is hesitant to use Minoxidil due to its initialshedding phase. They seek advice on the safety and ideal routine for combining these treatments.
A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.
A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.
A user, 18, is considering switching from topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil to dutasteride due to continued hairshedding. Other users shared their experiences with dutasteride, noting potential benefits and risks, including reduced sperm count.
This conversation is about a user who used finasteride and minoxidil over the course of three years to treat their hair loss, and they achieved great results. They experienced severe shedding when first beginning treatment but eventually saw very noticeable results after one year.
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since February, along with microneedling, and recently noticed increased hairshedding. They are curious if others experienced worsening hair appearance after shedding or if it remained unchanged.
A user switched from 2% to 5% minoxidil, alongside using finasteride and dermarolling, to address hair thinning and is curious about potential shedding. They have not experienced noticeable hair loss or shedding since starting the treatment.