The person is using 1mg of finasteride daily, 2mg of minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling with a 1mm needle. They sometimes use topical minoxidil as well.
A 30-year-old female shares her positive progress with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and vitamins, after experiencing hair loss since her early 20s. She mentions using a product with a natural DHT blocker and emphasizes the importance of checking vitamin and iron levels.
Taking finasteride 3 times a week can provide similar benefits to daily use with potentially fewer side effects. Some users switch to topical treatments or adjust dosages to manage side effects while maintaining hair health.
The user experienced severe hair shedding from months 10 to 14 but saw significant hair regrowth after continuing treatment with 1.2 mg finasteride and 3 mg minoxidil. They advise not to give up on medication despite initial setbacks.
The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.
A journey to treat hair loss with Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as dermarolling and low level laser cap treatments. They have been documenting the progress over 7 months since the start of their journey.
A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
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A 28-year-old started finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, later reducing to 3 times a week. Positive effects include better gym performance, reduced social anxiety, and improved skin health, while negative effects include some erectile dysfunction and nipple sensitivity.
A user experienced increased hair shedding after 2.5 years on finasteride and 5 months on minoxidil, possibly due to recent additions like supplements and microneedling. Others shared similar experiences with minoxidil shedding, suggesting it may be a normal part of the process, with hair often growing back thicker.
A user reported using 1.25mg finasteride daily for 9 months with positive hair growth results and increased libido but slower beard growth. Other users commented on the appearance of straightened vs. natural curly hair and potential hair damage from straightening.
This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.
The user has been using finasteride weekly for 3 years and regrew most of their hair. They are asking what to expect if they stop using it for 3 weeks.
A 24 year old female experiencing rapid, unexplained hair loss over the course of two weeks and looking for advice. Treatments suggested include Rogaine, finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and seeing a dermatologist.
A 19-year-old is experiencing diffuse thinning and has been on finasteride for 6 months, noticing a slower but still concerning rate of hair loss. They started taking 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week in addition to 1.25mg of finasteride on other days and are seeking advice on this treatment approach.
The user shared a four-month update on their hair regrowth journey using 1mg daily finasteride, 5mg daily oral minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and uniform growth. They reported no side effects from minoxidil except increased hair growth on arms, fingers, and eyelashes.
The user experienced significant hair thinning in two months and is questioning if this is typical of male pattern baldness. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different doses of finasteride for hair loss, questioning the need for 1mg daily when 0.5mg every other day has a similar impact on scalp DHT. A humorous reply suggests exaggerated side effects.
A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling. They are advised to reduce dermarolling frequency and depth to avoid damaging hair follicles.
A 30-year-old man shared his experience with finasteride, taking 1mg every other day, which led to sexual side effects and other issues, prompting him to stop the treatment despite initial hair improvement. He previously tried natural methods and minoxidil without much success and is now considering a buzzcut.
Finasteride has no effect on the user's estradiol levels, and body fat may influence aromatization. The user is on testosterone replacement therapy and uses everyday injections to manage high RBC count, with plans to measure DHT, DHEA-S, and pregnenolone levels.
The user experienced significant hair growth with 1mg finasteride and 10% minoxidil but noticed increased shedding after switching to 5% minoxidil. The shedding might be part of the hair growth cycle, and it may take about a year to see full results.
User experienced hair regrowth with minoxidil and dermarolling for 3 months. Routine includes applying 1ml minoxidil nightly and dermarolling with 0.5mm needles twice a week.
A 26-year-old man shared his positive results after 10 months of treating male pattern baldness using a regimen that includes Estradiol Enanthate, DHPA, Bicalutamide, Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, and a dermaroller. He experienced mild gynecomastia and reduced body hair as side effects but was satisfied with the outcome.
A 16-year-old is asking if their hair situation has improved after using rosemary oil, rosemary water, derma rolling, and ketoconazole, and is considering starting Minoxidil. Replies comment on the user's hairiness and high DHT levels.
The user is using caffeine shampoo with baicapil, microneedling, massage, and procapil lotion for hair loss. Replies suggest the user is balding and recommend finasteride.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a woman experiencing androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, with suggestions including low-dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and hormone replacement therapy. The user is seeking advice due to intolerance to spironolactone and topical minoxidil, and concerns about low testosterone and DHT levels.
After 8 months of using oral Minoxidil 5mg and Finasteride 1mg, the user still experiences hair loss, particularly miniaturized hairs in the mid-scalp area, along with itching. They are concerned about losing around 40 hairs daily despite treatment.