community 1ish year on fin and no improvement
The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1.5 Years Before and After. Fin Oral and Topical
The conversation is about a user's progress with hair loss treatment using 0.5mg oral finasteride and 50ml of Essegen-F topical finasteride daily, with improved hair density and minimal side effects. The user also used ketoconazole shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis and noticed significant hair regrowth over 1.5 years.
community 4 months into treatment, thoughts?
The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hair transplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.
community Blood work results in. Can I start finasteride?
The conversation is about starting finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about high free testosterone and potential side effects like gynecomastia. The user plans to address vitamin deficiencies before beginning the treatment.
community stemoxydine - how much to actually use?
The conversation discusses using stemoxydine for hair loss, with OP considering using 1.5 ml daily despite the recommended 6 ml. Some users doubt its effectiveness, while others report positive experiences using similar amounts.
community Wimpole Clinic 1850 grafts (23yo) Dr Malkani
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Wimpole Clinic, performed by Dr. Malkani, and discussed using finasteride at a reduced dose due to side effects. They also mentioned avoiding minoxidil due to heart pain and taking supplements like biotin, marine collagen, viviscal, and krill oil.
community Scalp irritation, what causes it from topical finasteride?
Scalp irritation from homemade topical finasteride may be caused by isopropyl alcohol. Alternatives suggested include using ethanol or everclear with distilled water.
community What became of this PROMISING theory?
The conversation discusses skepticism and mixed opinions about a hair loss theory, mentioning treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and Procyanidin B2. There is criticism of a content creator named HairCafe and the difficulty in obtaining effective sulforaphane supplements.
community Acute shedding episodes. Had telogen effluvium last year. Remission for a few months(thought I was over the shedding stuff 🥲). Now if I have any major stress days, THAT day I get a major shed and a few days after.
The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.
community Why is no one talking about alfatradiol?
Alfatradiol is discussed as a hair loss treatment with minimal side effects, but its effectiveness is debated, and it's not widely known or available outside Germany. Some users report side effects like gyno and ball ache, while others find it effective in stopping shedding and itching.