The user has been using finasteride for 3 years and minoxidil for 1.5 years with minimal side effects. They provide photo updates and are open to questions about their progress.
The conversation discusses the long-term results of using finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for hair loss, with some skepticism about the truthfulness of the results and a reference to a scam involving RU58841.
A 22-year-old shared his 15-month progress using finasteride and 12-month progress with minoxidil for hair loss, noting improved thickness but minimal hairline change. He experienced initial shedding with minoxidil but no side effects from finasteride, and he advises patience and consistency for results.
Estrogen injections significantly improved hair growth, particularly on the crown, after stopping finasteride. Monotherapy with estrogen led to hairline improvement, but also caused sterility and potential feminization effects.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1 mg) for 2 years and 7 months and topical minoxidil (5%) for about 13 years, with no side effects reported. The user noted many shedding phases but observed stronger hair regrowth each time, leading to increased confidence and positive feedback from others.
Hope Medicine's announcement of the HMI-115 Phase II clinical trial for androgenetic alopecia in China; other related trials have been conducted or are ongoing in different countries, including Australia, US, and Europe. There is speculation that the product may be accepted across borders without additional testing.
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for three years, seeing some regrowth initially but mostly maintenance afterward. Suggestions for further improvement include trying dutasteride, RU58841, or a hair transplant.
A dermatologist checked for hereditary hair loss using blood tests and plans to perform a trichogram. The user had slightly low Vitamin D3 levels, and the trichogram may help confirm androgenetic alopecia.
User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.
A 27-year-old has been using finasteride for nearly a year and minoxidil since December 2024, experiencing initial improvement but recent hair loss again. They are considering microneedling and are concerned about the stability of their hair condition, with stress and other factors potentially affecting results.
A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.
The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hair loss causes and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.
A 20-year-old started taking 1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil every other day for hair loss. They plan to focus on their hair and health over the summer and will update in November.
Han Bio plans to start Phase 1 clinical trials for a hair growth treatment in 2027 after successful results in mice. Many users express skepticism about the effectiveness of treatments that work on mice but not on humans, and discuss existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
The user has been using finasteride for 15 months, minoxidil for 4.5 months, and estrogen monotherapy for 4.5 months. Their current regimen includes finasteride, minoxidil, alfatradiol, and estradiol gel.
After two years of no regrowth with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, adding topical finasteride and dermastamping led to noticeable hair regrowth in one month. The combination of treatments, particularly the addition of topical finasteride and dermastamping, is believed to have improved absorption and effectiveness.
A 27-year-old male has been using topical minoxidil for over 8 months and added finasteride in January 2026, noticing new baby hairs. Users suggest these baby hairs will likely grow longer, indicating promising progress.
Hair loss impacts mental health, with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and stem cell transplants discussed. There is hope for future breakthroughs, but current treatments are limited, and awareness is lacking.
The user has been using liposomal topical finasteride since late 2022, progressively increasing the dose, but DHT serum levels remain largely unchanged. Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, hair condition has neither improved nor worsened.
A 37-year-old man reports significant hair regrowth using a regimen of topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, derma rolling, and saw palmetto shampoo, but notices uneven progress between the sides of his head. He theorizes that sleeping on one side might affect hair growth, but others suggest it could be unrelated to sleeping habits.
A 37-year-old man shared his 1.5-year progress using finasteride and supplements for hair loss, planning a hair transplant for further restoration. Commenters noticed significant improvement in hair quality and density from his treatment.
A user shared their two-year progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and occasional microneedling, noting no significant changes but a halt in hair loss progression. They recently started oral minoxidil and are considering a hair transplant.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.
The conversation discusses long-term hair loss treatment, with one person seeing hair darkening after 3 years using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and others sharing their shorter-term experiences with similar treatments. They emphasize that hair regrowth takes time and to not expect quick results.
An 18-year-old has been using oral finasteride for 4.5 months to address hair thinning noticed since Fall 2022. They report the back of their head feels thicker, but are unsure if it's due to actual progress or placebo effect.
A user shared their positive 1-year hair regrowth results from using dutasteride after 10 years on minoxidil and 2 years on finasteride, noting stronger hair, less brain fog, and better mood. They experienced initial shedding but saw improvements, including longer hair life cycles, and plan to continue monitoring progress.
The user experienced hair thickening after two years of using finasteride and minoxidil, despite having a stubborn thin crown. They plan to try microneedling to potentially improve results further.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, a dermastamp, and red light therapy for six months with no visible improvement since the three-month mark. Other users noted improvement, particularly in the left temple area, and encouraged the user to continue.