Finasteride and minoxidil significantly improved a user's hair loss, starting at age 17, leading to a full head of hair by age 19 without side effects. The user prefers oral minoxidil over topical due to better results and less hassle.
The user is considering starting oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, dutasteride 0.5 mg, and topicalminoxidil+finasteride for hair loss at Norwood 2. They are also asking if they can avoid some medications and about the effectiveness of PRP with the prescribed treatments.
The user is taking 1mg finasteride daily and RU58841 5% but still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding topicalfinasteride or switching to dutasteride, and are not planning to use minoxidil until hair loss stabilizes.
The user experienced gradual hair thinning since 2021 and tried various treatments including topicalminoxidil, rosemary oil, oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and oral dutasteride. They are considering switching to daily finasteride and adding topical dutasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling due to side effects from oral dutasteride.
Using a combination of low-dose topicalfinasteride (0.025%) and 0.5% pyrilutamide for hair loss, with a focus on minimizing side effects. The user seeks experiences and results from others who have tried this combination.
The user switched from oral to topicalfinasteride with minoxidil after a hair transplant and is experiencing increased hair growth in unexpected areas like eyebrows and sideburns. They are seeking feedback from others with similar experiences.
The user has been using 1.25 mg Finasteride and topicalMinoxidil once a day for six months with positive results and no side effects. They emphasize the importance of continuing the medication to maintain hair regrowth and discuss the potential benefits and side effects of different dosages.
A 25-year-old man has been using topicalminoxidil 5%, oral finasteride 1mg, and microneedling for hair loss treatment for 14, 9, and 8 weeks respectively. He experienced watery semen after starting finasteride, but it normalized after a few days with no other side effects.
A 24-year-old male has been using 5% minoxidil for five years and recently added 0.025% topicalfinasteride to his routine. He noticed some improvement in his crown area but is considering stronger treatments like oral finasteride or dutasteride for better results, especially on the temples.
DIY topicalfinasteride mixed with minoxidil is used due to the unavailability of pharmacy-grade options in Sweden. The user reports positive results after three months, with improved hair growth at the temples and vertex.
Using RU58841 and topicalminoxidil together is fine and does not cancel out the benefits of each. Applying both treatments consecutively is acceptable.
Users discuss the effectiveness of low-dose topicalfinasteride (0.005-0.05%) for hair loss, often combined with minoxidil. Some report stable results or new growth, but it's unclear if improvements are due to finasteride or minoxidil.
A 36-year-old man shared his one-year progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topicalminoxidil twice daily, showing significant hair regrowth on his hairline, eyebrows, and beard. He reported no major side effects, except for some eye irritation from minoxidil application near the eyes.
A user shared their 1.5-month progress using a routine of topicalfinasteride and minoxidil gel, minoxidil foam, microneedling, keto shampoo, and a multivitamin. They reported noticeable hair regrowth for the first time in a decade.
User shared 12-month progress using topical 0.25% finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Most replies suggest waiting longer for potential further regrowth before considering a hair transplant.
Rapamycin, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as a strategy for hair loss prevention and reversal. Pulsed dosing of rapamycin is suggested to avoid conflicting effects with minoxidil.
User deciding between oral and topicalminoxidil, concerned about hypertrichosis and myocarditis interaction. They're using topicalfinasteride, LLLT, natural oils, dermastamping, and scalp massage, and considering adding oral minoxidil.
The user is managing hair loss with oral finasteride, recently switching to dutasteride, and topicalminoxidil, but faces challenges due to seborrheic dermatitis. They seek advice on effective regrowth methods that don't worsen their condition, with suggestions including various shampoos like Vichy Dercos and ketoconazole.
A 24-year-old male combines topical and oral finasteride with minoxidil to combat hair loss, experiencing heavy shedding but no significant side effects. Other users share their experiences with similar combinations, including using dutasteride and ketoconazole, emphasizing that personalized routines can be effective.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily for hair loss, with the user experiencing monthly shedding and a slight decrease in sex drive as a side effect. The user also mentions using a shampoo with piroctone olamine for seborrheic dermatitis and considers oral minoxidil to reduce scalp irritation.
Significant hair improvement was achieved using 1.25mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, with no side effects. The user increased the minoxidil dosage to 7.5mg after noticing minor thinning and plans to continue the routine.
The user has been using topicalminoxidil with other ingredients and oral finasteride, but its effectiveness has decreased. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil after experiencing side effects with dutasteride.
A 31-year-old has been on finasteride for 8 years and is experiencing less dense hair and itchiness, and is considering adding minoxidil or RU58841 to their regimen. They are also inquiring about the benefits of oral versus topicalfinasteride.
The user is considering switching from oral to topicalminoxidil due to lack of improvement and side effects, while continuing with dutasteride or finasteride. They seek advice from others with diffuse thinning.
A user's progress with hair regrowth after 3 months of using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil orally, despite some skepticism from other users. The user reports having low blood pressure and feeling fatigued as side effects, but others suggest switching to topicalminoxidil for better results with less risk.
A 29-year-old male has been using topicalfinasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) for 2.5 months and noticed thicker, darker hair. He is considering whether to switch treatments, as the current regimen seems effective.
A 22-year-old male is switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to limited results with topical use, while continuing oral finasteride and considering side effects. Users discuss experiences with oral minoxidil, noting potential side effects like swelling and headaches, but also its effectiveness compared to topical treatments.
The user started using oral finasteride and topicalminoxidil, showing promising hair regrowth in a short time. They plan to add microneedling and possibly a hair transplant in the future.
The user is using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topicalminoxidil on the hairline, a dermaroller weekly, Alpecin Caffeine shampoo daily, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly. The hairline appears to be improving after two months.