The conversation discusses hair loss, with users suggesting treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, finasteride, and dutasteride. Symptoms like burning and tenderness are mentioned, with recommendations to see a dermatologist for potential scarring alopecia.
A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.
A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.
The user has been using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil for 8 years, added oral minoxidil 6 months ago, but continues to experience hair thinning despite reduced shedding. They are considering checking iron levels, switching medication brands, and exploring other treatments like RU58841.
A 30 year-old male's 8 month progress with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massage, and ketoconazole. Another user mentioned the shed being significant.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over 7-8 months using topical finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 0.5%. Others complimented the results and inquired about the source of the treatments.
The user has been using 1 mg finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, 1 biotin vitamin, and a 0.5 mm dermaroller for hair loss treatment since April. They've seen progress but experienced a shedding event in October, and are hoping for increased density in the coming months.
The user underwent a hair transplant in Turkey and has been using a topical solution with 5% minoxidil and 0.0025% finasteride, along with Ket 2% shampoo and derma rolling, to maintain hair status. They are uncertain about improvements, noting thicker non-transplanted hair, and are considering increasing medication frequency to enhance results.
The user is concerned about potential hair thinning after getting a buzzcut and shares photos for comparison. A suggestion is made to consult a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.
The user started losing hair at 19 and saw improvement with finasteride and minoxidil but experienced worsening after stopping. They resumed finasteride, began mesotherapy possibly with dutasteride, and continued with other treatments, noticing new hair growth but not increased thickness.
The user is considering a second hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation to address thinning in the crown area and hide scars from a previous transplant. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for three years but are concerned about the appearance of their donor area and the effectiveness of scalp micropigmentation.
A user experienced hair thinning after using Adapalene gel 1% for skin care, suspecting it contributed to hair loss alongside depression and anxiety. They stopped using Adapalene and switched to a Minoxidil/Finasteride formula, noticing hair improvement, while others in the conversation doubted Adapalene's impact on hair loss.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some regrowth at the temples but continued hairline thinning. The dermatologist suggested possible telogen effluvium due to stress and deficiencies, prescribed oral minoxidil, and may consider dutasteride if the condition doesn't improve by January 2026.
A user reported significant hair thickening and new baby hairs on the hairline after 11 months of using 1mg finasteride every other day and microneedling once a week. They experienced no shedding, and finasteride stopped all hair loss within 24 hours of the first pill.
A 29-year-old is using 5% topical minoxidil, 5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and weekly microneedling to treat hair loss, reporting significant progress in hair regrowth and hairline improvement. The routine includes applying minoxidil twice daily, managing dead skin with shampoo, and using a baseball cap to maintain hair appearance.
The user experienced improved hair growth using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1.25mg once daily, weekly dermarolling, supplements, and occasional ketoconazole shampoo for 5.5 months, but noticed hair shedding again after switching types of Minoxidil. Despite returning to the original Minoxidil, the user's hair condition worsened and shedding continued.
User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.
A participant using Veradermics VDPHL01, an extended-release oral minoxidil, experienced significant hair regrowth from Norwood 6 to Norwood 3V without side effects. They plan to use dutasteride after the treatment to maintain results.
The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching to a new treatment with higher doses of finasteride (0.3%), minoxidil (7%), ketoconazole (2.2%), and biotin (0.2%). They are curious about the shedding but not concerned about noticeable thinning.
33 y/o male used topical fin/min and dermaroll biweekly, resulting in increased hair density and significant regrowth. He got the solution from Hims and also used a DermaPen for microneedling.
The user "natiggiz" shared their early progress in filling in bald patches using topical finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole, and derma stamp. Other users commented on the great results and expressed jealousy.
The user has been using a combination spray with 0.1% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and tretinoin for over a year but feels their hairline has worsened. They are considering increasing the concentration of finasteride and adding 5% minoxidil once a day.
Dutasteride 0.5 mg significantly reduces both scalp and hair follicle DHT, with a greater reduction in hair follicle DHT. The discussion questions which reduction is more important for androgenetic alopecia and diffuse thinning.
The conversation discusses a study comparing microneedling combined with minoxidil versus biotin/panthenol for hair loss. Results suggest biotin/panthenol may be superior to minoxidil, though the sample size was small.
A user shared impressive hair growth results after 77 days using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly microneedling. They reported thicker, darker hair and minimal shedding, with treatment costs around 30 euros per month.
The conversation discusses scalp itching and tenderness after microneedling, despite using medicated shampoos and proper sanitation. The user plans to see a dermatologist and is concerned about possible infection or allergic reaction.
The user noticed temple recession and front thinning. Their treatment includes microneedling, topical minoxidil and finasteride, biotin, zinc, selenium, vitamin D3, rosemary oil, and specific shampoos.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is discussed as a supplementary treatment for hair loss, with users recommending brands like LaserCap, Ideatherapy, Capillus Pro, and iRestore Pro. Users suggest combining LLLT with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
Microneedling regimens for hair loss, with users discussing needle lengths and frequencies. One user reports noticeable improvement at the crown using 1mm weekly, while another uses Keto shampoo with dermastamping.