The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and a dermastamp for over four months and is asking if there is noticeable hair regrowth. They are seeking opinions on whether their hair will look good when grown out.
A 22-year-old male has been using Minoxidil for 2.5 years and Finasteride for 8 months without significant improvement in hair loss. Despite adding supplements and other treatments, hair density remains low, and he seeks advice on further options.
The user is considering whether to consult a hair loss specialist after letting their hair grow for two weeks, having previously shaved their head since age 26. They are contemplating continuing to shave if consulting a specialist seems unnecessary.
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride for three years and is considering trying minoxidil. They are seeking advice on a hairstyle, like a French crop, to manage their hair loss.
A 15-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried rosemary and jojoba oils without success. They are advised to see a doctor for thyroid and androgen tests and consider using Minoxidil.
A 25-year-old is considering starting Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. Another user suggests it's hard to advise without knowing the person's hair history.
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 user has been using minoxidil without results and recently started finasteride 1 mg due to visible scalp issues. They are seeking suggestions for further treatment.
A 25-year-old noticed thinning hair at the temples and started using finasteride (1mg/day) for two months, along with keto shampoo twice a week and vitamins like vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. They are seeing some results and are hopeful about regaining lost hair.
A 21-year-old male shares progress pictures showing improvement in hair growth using daily topical minoxidil 5%, microneedling 1.25mm, and 500mg of saw palmetto. He reports new and healthy hair growth, indicating success in managing androgenic alopecia.
The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 3.5 months and has seen a 20% improvement in hair density. They are advised to continue treatment and consider switching agents or adjusting dosages if needed.
A 17-year-old has been using Minoxidil for 3 months and dermastap for 2 weeks but feels they are losing progress. A suggestion was made to add finasteride 1 mg three times weekly.
The user experienced hair shedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.
The user has been using finasteride for 10 months and minoxidil for 5 months to treat hair loss. They are seeking feedback on their progress and wondering if a hair transplant is necessary.
The user has been using finasteride three times a week for a year and plans to add minoxidil to improve hair regrowth. They are seeking opinions on any noticeable new hair growth.
A 28-year-old male is experiencing hairline recession despite his family having full heads of hair. Suggested treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
A 21-year-old male is using finasteride, minoxidil, and had a hair transplant to address lifelong thin, diffuse hair loss. Progress pictures show changes over two months.
The user reported noticeable hair improvement over four months using 1 mg of finasteride and weekly microneedling. Progress photos from October 2024 to January 2025 show positive changes.
The user is considering using dutasteride 0.5 mg daily for hair loss and is contemplating a hair transplant after a year. They are seeking opinions on progress and potential outcomes.
A 34-year-old male shares a nine-month update on hair loss treatment using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil 5-7 times a week, and 1% ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. He reports stopping diffuse thinning and regaining crown density, though his hairline may require a transplant.
The user improved diffuse thinning without finasteride by using minoxidil foam, cold showers, gentle hair drying, 2% ketoconazole, sulfate-free tea tree oil shampoo, dermastamping, and supplements like Omega-3, Vitamin-D, Biotin, Keratin, Collagen, B3, Zinc, and Magnesium. The regimen was followed for about six months under dermatologist guidance.
A 29-year-old considering hair loss treatment received advice to explore a theory on androgenic/anabolic balance and was encouraged to read a beginner's guide for better recovery chances. The user expressed gratitude and willingness to try the suggested approach.
The user takes 1mg of finasteride daily and applies Rogaine (minoxidil) twice a day. The first picture is from July 2023, and the last is from November 2024, showing hair progress.
The user has been using Finasteride for over four months to treat androgenetic alopecia but continues to experience hair loss and thinning. They recently started using Minoxidil and are considering switching to Dutasteride due to concerns about Finasteride's effectiveness.
The user is using oral minoxidil for hair loss and is considering its effects on facial hair. They are advised that minoxidil can help with facial hair, but a DHT blocker like finasteride is needed for head hair.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss, but stopped dutasteride due to side effects. They plan to have a hair transplant in December 2024 at Vanity Hospital in Istanbul, aiming for at least 4500 grafts.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and darkening after 4.5 months using 1 mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil. Despite improvements, they are still considering a hair transplant for a better hairline.