After 10 months, the user's hairline and midscalp look thick following a 6100 graft FUE hair transplant in Turkey. They plan to address the crown in a few months.
The user reports the best results for hairline regrowth using 3 drops of minoxidil under the tongue once daily, after trying various treatments including loniten, topical minoxidil with estrogen, dutasteride, and finasteride. Additional regimen includes occasional tretinoin, collagen peptides, crude oil massages, violet ray device, nizoral, and Listerine for scalp health.
People discussed using vitamin D supplements for hair loss, with some also using steroid injections, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and zinc. Despite supplementation, one user noted no improvement in hair condition, but acknowledged the general health benefits of addressing vitamin D deficiency.
A 23-year-old male is using finasteride (1mg daily), derma rolling, and Nizoral for hair loss treatment, experiencing increased shedding and sideeffects like anxiety, decreased libido, and fatigue. Despite no positive changes in hair after three months, he plans to continue finasteride and may consider RU58841 or CB as future treatments, avoiding minoxidil due to past negative experiences.
A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these sideeffects are common.
User jeperscrepers shared their six-month hair loss treatment routine, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, Costco brand Minoxidil foam twice a day, Nizoral shampoo, dermapen with Derminator II monthly, and various supplements. They reported significant hair regrowth and reduced thinning.
The user is using topical finasteride (1MG in 30ML stemoxydine) and experiencing a lack of morning erections after three months. They are questioning whether to discontinue the treatment or if the sideeffect will resolve if they continue.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, alfatradiol, pyrilutamide, and nizoral, despite previous intolerance to finasteride. They emphasize the importance of consistency in treatment and are optimistic about the results, noting no sideeffects so far.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride/dutasteride, and the potential for nocebo effects to influence side-effects. They caution others against focusing too much on possible side-effects when using these drugs, as they are generally safe and effective.
The user experienced sideeffects commonly attributed to Finasteride without ever taking the drug, suggesting these issues may stem from other life factors. They advise considering other potential causes before blaming Finasteride for such sideeffects.
OP used minoxidil for 15 months and pyrilutamide for 46 days, achieving desired results without sideeffects. Users discussed alternatives like dutasteride and finasteride, with concerns about sideeffects like erectile dysfunction.
The user has been using Actifolic Pyrilutamide 0.5% once daily for almost three weeks without noticing any sideeffects or progress. Other users suggest that significant results typically take 3-6 months to appear.
The user is considering stopping finasteride after 1.8 years due to concerns about sideeffects and is exploring alternatives like minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are also considering microneedling and are advised to wait for new treatments like breezula/clascoterone.
A user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.
Veradermics' extended-release oral minoxidil is expected to be commercially available in 2027-2028, while another company, Minx, may release a similar product sooner. VDPHL01 is considered more clinically validated compared to Minx.
The user is using finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss after previously trying them separately without success. They are experiencing a shedding phase but are committed to the treatment.
A 26-year-old male experienced hair regrowth and increased density after 6 months using oral finasteride and minoxidil tablets, along with a derma pen, multivitamins, omega-3, creatine, and L-citrulline. He plans to add RU58841 soon and is hopeful for further improvement.
A 21-year-old is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride and minoxidil, and plans to try dutasteride. Others share similar struggles and suggest various treatments like RU58841, spironolactone, and hair systems, while emphasizing the emotional impact of hair loss.
Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.
The user experienced increased hair loss after increasing their minoxidil dose to 5mg and is considering switching to dutasteride while on testosterone replacement therapy. They are also using finasteride, microneedling, and considering adding Nizoral and caffeine serum to their regimen.
A 21-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and considering treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and possibly a hair transplant. Others share their experiences with finasteride, scalp micropigmentation, and hair transplants, discussing the emotional impact and offering support.
A user shared their 9-year experience using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss, noting initial sideeffects like dizziness and shedding but achieving stable results. They emphasized the importance of confidence over appearance and mentioned that the treatment has been worth it for them.
A young person is distressed about rapid hair loss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, with some users experiencing significant improvement without sideeffects. However, results vary, and some people report sideeffects or no improvement.
The conversation humorously suggests using immunosuppressants like ciclosporine and oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, with a satirical plan involving hair transplants from family members. It highlights the sideeffects and impracticality of such treatments, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.
The user shared their successful hair regrowth using oral finasteride, minoxidil foam, a custom topical solution, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling, resulting in significant improvement at the crown. However, they experienced hairline recession after switching to a topical solution with finasteride and minoxidil, raising concerns about its effectiveness.
Users discussed increasing oral minoxidil from 2.5mg to 5mg for hair regrowth, with some considering higher doses despite potential sideeffects. They also mentioned using 1mg oral finasteride alongside minoxidil.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth after using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 8% topical minoxidil twice daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, a 1.5mm derma stamp weekly, and keto shampoo 2-3 times weekly for two months. The progress is considered good, though there is a concern about scalp inflammation.
RU58841 users report mixed results, with some experiencing no benefits and others noting regrowth but potential sideeffects. Many prefer finasteride and minoxidil due to better-studied safety profiles.