The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months using a topical 2-in-1 from Hims, ketoconazole, and weekly microneedling. The user is 37 years old.
Microneedling aftercare involves using saline water instead of sea water, and avoiding hyaluronic acid due to its potential pro-inflammatory effects. Users suggest using jojoba oil as a carrier for essential oils like rosemary and lavender, and combining microneedling with minoxidil for better hair regrowth results.
The user is experiencing a receding hairline and is considering treatments. They are seeking advice on whether to use finasteride, minoxidil, or both for hair preservation and potential regrowth.
The conversation is about a user sharing their 3-month progress with finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling for hair loss. Some suggest buzzing the hair off to better apply treatments and consider a hair transplant in the future.
Tretinoin may improve minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth, but results vary; some users report no change or potential hair loss acceleration. Tretinoin is included in some topical hair loss treatments sold by dermatologists and online companies.
A user is seeking advice on making a topical bicalutamide solution as an alternative to RU58841 for hair loss, while already using dutasteride and minoxidil. They are considering crushing bicalutamide pills and adding them to their minoxidil.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about absorption and considering adding tretinoin for better results. Microneedling is suggested as a method to improve absorption, with varying depths and frequencies recommended.
Clascoterone 5% solution (Breezula) is a promising alternative for androgenetic alopecia, showing continued hair growth with consistent use and no significant side effects. It may be suitable for those who cannot tolerate finasteride or dutasteride, especially when trying to conceive.
The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.
Topical dutasteride is suggested as a low side-effect treatment for hair loss, with a proposed dose of 0.025% 1ml/day. It is considered better than finasteride due to its even inhibition of DHT isoforms and lower systemic absorption.
The user applied 0.005% topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine, and ketoconazole shampoo for four months but saw no hair regrowth. Some users suggested increasing the finasteride dose or trying alternative treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, or RU58841.
Topical Calcipotriol (vitamin D derivative) may help with hair regrowth, especially for alopecia areata. The user wonders if adding classic vitamin D to lotions like Minoxidil could have a similar effect.
The user is considering switching from oral to topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement and side effects, while continuing with dutasteride or finasteride. They seek advice from others with diffuse thinning.
The user reports thicker and fuller hair after using finasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, and dermarolling for two years. Consistent lighting is noted as important for progress pictures.
Hair loss from seborrheic dermatitis can be temporary. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, along with collagen and biotin supplements.
A user is using Minoxidil, finasteride, saw palmetto, and Minimalist RCP serum to address hair thinning, with some success but concerns about the long-term benefits of Minimalist. They plan to continue Minoxidil and finasteride for another year before considering a hair transplant.
The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.
A user's 3-month update on their hair loss treatment, which consists of topical Minoxidil (6%), topical Finasteride (0.3%) and microneedling 1.5mm weekly; other users shared positive feedback and asked about the specifics of the treatments being used, such as product/brand, frequency, side effects and areas for microneedling.
The user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is considering trying a compounded topical treatment with 0.1% dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, collagen, and silicon, as recommended by a trichologist. They learned that dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride and are seeking opinions on the use of topical dutasteride.
The conversation discusses a 20-year-old transgender female's one-year experience with hair loss treatments, including Estradiol HRT, oral Finasteride, Bicalutamide, and Cyproterone. Specific treatments used for hair loss are oral Finasteride and potentially Estradiol as part of hormone replacement therapy.
A user shared progress on treating female pattern baldness with a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone, along with supplements like Collagen Peptides, NAC, Vitamin C, and Keratin. Another user commented on the impressive results, noting the use of topical Dutasteride.
The user is considering adding tretinoin cream to their hair treatment routine, which currently includes minoxidil and finasteride, to enhance results. They seek advice on its effectiveness, usage frequency, side effects, and whether it complements microneedling.
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals has enrolled about 850 out of 1400 patients for their phase 3 clinical trials of clascoterone (Breezula) and claims to be on schedule. The conversation is about hair loss treatments.
A user received a prescription for a topical solution with Minoxidil 7%, Finasteride 2%, and Tretinoin 0.01%, to be used twice daily for three months. They are concerned about the safety of these dosages compared to commonly recommended lower dosages.
A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride for 8-9 months, topical minoxidil for 3 months, and weekly microneedling with a stamp. They reported no side effects from the topical treatments and are considering a hair transplant for further improvement.
The user reported positive results after 2 months using dutasteride 0.5mg, topical minoxidil daily, ketoconazole 3 times a week, and a derma roller once a week, with minimal side effects. They experienced increased hair growth and are optimistic about future results.
High dose topical Finasteride solutions are speculative and not proven more effective than low dose solutions. Users report varying results with different concentrations, with some preferring lower doses to minimize side effects.
The conversation discusses the anticipation of Chinese manufacturers producing Clascoterone 5% before its full approval in 2027. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.
Fucoidan may help regrow hair and reduce inflammation in androgenetic alopecia. It is unclear if simply mixing fucoidan powder into a serum for application is effective.