Retinoids, like Retin-A and retinol, can be beneficial when used with minoxidil for hair loss. Retin-A is the strongest and requires a prescription, while retinol is over-the-counter.
Using Vitamin C serum after dermarolling may help with healing and hair health. The safety of additional ingredients like Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, and Sodium Metabisulfite in hair regrowth is questioned.
A poor diet high in sugar and insulin resistance may reduce the effectiveness of finasteride in treating hair loss. Improving diet could potentially enhance treatment results.
The user has been using 1mg of Finasteride daily and vitamins for a month, noticing hair growth, especially at the temples. They plan to share their two-month progress in the future.
A 26-year-old shared their 2-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling (1mm weekly), and vitaminD3 for hair loss. They are pleased with the results.
A 22-year-old male experienced hair thinning and found minoxidil ineffective, with blood tests showing deficiencies in zinc, vitamin B12, vitaminD3, and possible hypothyroidism. Another user suggested adding topical finasteride to the regimen, which helped them regrow hair effectively without side effects.
Finasteride does not significantly affect muscle gains and can slightly increase testosterone levels. Creatine is generally considered safe to use with finasteride, though some believe it may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss.
User's 2-month progress with hair loss treatment includes Ket 3x a week, Min 2x a day, Dut 0.5 every other day, Vit D 125mcg daily, and PRP once a month. Users discuss treatment effectiveness, side effects, and alternative solutions.
Creatine supplementation may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss. A study is examining this effect, with participants taking 5 grams of creatine daily for six months.
Switching from topical to an oral combo pill (1.2 mg finasteride, 3 mg minoxidil, vitamins) improved hair thickness without noticeable side effects. The user appreciates the convenience of a single daily pill over twice-daily topical applications.
High dose niacin (1000mg daily) seems to have halted hair loss but did not regrow lost hair. The user plans to continue due to additional benefits like lower stress and higher good cholesterol.
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between VitaminD Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
User reports 3 months of microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and zinc for hair loss. Others comment on great progress and suggest checking back after 1 year.
A 17-year-old experiencing aggressive hair loss since December 2023 is using finasteride, vitaminD, and a biotin supplement but cannot use minoxidil due to dandruff. They have also undergone two PRP treatments and are seeking further advice.
A user is curious why their DHT levels are not higher despite using 400mg of testosterone without finasteride, and wonders if zinc or GHK-Cu injections could be influencing this. Another user suggests that more testosterone typically leads to more DHT, but the user might be fortunate not to exceed normal DHT levels.
Taking creatine does not affect the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss. Users generally agree that creatine is safe to use alongside finasteride and minoxidil.
The user maintained their hair using daily 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, vitamins, and a derma roller every 15-20 days. Suggestions included switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil.
OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitaminD and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.
The user has been using finasteride for six months to address hair loss and is considering adding minoxidil to improve hair thickness. They are also using microneedling, peppermint oil, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitaminD supplements.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin B12, biotin, vitamin C, resveratrol, zinc sulfate, and Nizoral for 5 months without seeing results. Suggestions include reducing dermaroller frequency and trusting the process as more time may be needed.
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamindeficiency.
A 28-year-old male has been taking 1mg finasteride daily since January 26, 2024, with noticeable hair regrowth and no side effects. He also takes VitaminD3 and a multivitamin daily and advises others to try finasteride despite potential side effects.
The conversation discusses using Adenosine and caffeine, along with a multivitamin, for hair thickness and density. Another person suggests using finasteride and minoxidil.
The user reports positive results in hair growth using daily oral finasteride (1.2mg), minoxidil (3mg), and biotin (2.5mg), along with collagen peptides, exercise, and weightlifting. Other users comment on the progress and discuss the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.
The user started taking zinc for a deficiency and is discussing one month of progress. They are inquiring if the observed changes indicate hair regrowth.
Increased hair loss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.
The user experienced hair repigmentation and attributes improvements in hair and overall health to a carnivore diet, Boron, and Selenium supplementation. They stopped using finasteride after 20 years, noticed increased testosterone and libido, and observed hair regrowth with RU58841.
The user is considering using P5P to reduce high prolactin levels and is questioning if oral minoxidil could be contributing to the issue. They are also debating whether to switch from oral to topical minoxidil.