The user is using 1 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. They experienced shedding between weeks 2-5 and plan to update their progress at 6 months and 1 year.
The conversation is about concerns regarding the safety of using stemoxydine (Serioxyl Advanced) around cats, with the user also using minoxidil, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling for hair loss. The user is seeking advice on whether stemoxydine is toxic or lethal to cats.
A 46-year-old male shared his 3-week progress using HIMS serum with Finasteride 0.3% and Minoxidil 6%, showing improvement without noticeable shedding. His routine includes vitamins, a healthy diet, and specific hair care practices like microneedling and using caffeine solution.
A 17-year-old experienced significant hair loss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and adding finasteride. The recommendation is to return to topical minoxidil and continue with finasteride or consider dutasteride.
The user maintained hair with minoxidil, alfatradiol, and fluridil after stopping finasteride due to erectile dysfunction. They recently added pyrilutamide and are seeking feedback on its effectiveness after six months of use.
The user is considering two hair loss treatments: Minoxidilmax Maxogen-x, which contains Minoxidil, Finasteride, Azelaic Acid, ABN Complex, Retinoic Acid, Fluocinolone, and Caffeine, and Morr-F, which contains only Minoxidil and Finasteride. They are asking for others' experiences with these brands.
The user maintained their hair for 7 years using alfatradiol, fluridil (later switched to pyrilutamide), minoxidil 5%, and Nizoral shampoo without finasteride due to side effects. Despite some family history of hair loss, the user believes their hair loss is not aggressive.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but experienced hair thinning after adding topical dutasteride. They plan to continue with Lipogaine, finasteride, and a reduced frequency of topical dutasteride, along with dermarolling and biotin.
People are hopeful about future hair loss treatments like PP405, GT20029, and VDPHL01, while some are currently using finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about the effectiveness of new treatments, and some advise against hair transplants until more promising drugs are available.
Microneedling combined with 5% Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improves hair growth compared to using Minoxidil or Minoxidil with finasteride alone. The combination treatment is safe and effective, but further research is needed due to small sample size and short study duration.
Hair loss has slowed or stopped after 5 months of daily oral minoxidil and finasteride treatment, with ketoconazole shampoo used twice a week. Noticeable thickening is observed, especially on the mid scalp.
The user experienced hair regrowth after three months of using 1mg finasteride and inconsistent minoxidil. They plan to be more consistent with minoxidil application to improve results further.
A 26-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using oral finasteride, with no side effects. He is considering adding oral minoxidil to his regimen but is cautious about potential side effects and plans to reassess after one year.
The user is experiencing significant hair growth improvement after 5 months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects except less body hair. The routine includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly microneedling, and starting ketoconazole shampoo.
A 19-year-old male using 1 mg finasteride every two days for hair loss reports no side effects and believes maintaining his current hair condition is progress. Some users see no difference in hair regrowth, attributing changes to lighting.
A mid-40s male experienced significant hair loss after weight loss, tried minoxidil with no success, then started 1mg finasteride daily, resulting in reduced hair loss and thicker hair in three months. Users expressed amazement and inquired about side effects and improvement timeline.
The user has maintained hair thickness using oral finasteride and minoxidil for four years, with suggestions to consider dutasteride or a hair transplant for further improvement. Some users recommend trying topical minoxidil with tretinoin or increasing the oral minoxidil dose for better results.
The user is trying alternative hair loss treatments like caffeine shampoo and dermarolling before considering minoxidil or other advanced treatments, and has noticed an increase in vellus hairs and some strong terminal hairs after two months of daily caffeine shampoo use. They plan to continue the treatment and document progress.
A 20-year-old male using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil twice a day for two months reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects. Users discussed the effectiveness of these treatments, the importance of consulting a doctor, and the potential for continued improvement over time.
A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride every other day for over six months to address hair loss but continues to experience significant hair shedding. He is considering minoxidil but is hesitant due to scalp issues and potential side effects, and is contemplating whether to increase his finasteride dose or try other treatments.
A 29-year-old man experienced significant hair thickening at the front and top after using finasteride and microneedling for two months, as noticed by his hairdresser. He used 0.5 mg/day of finasteride orally, switched to a topical solution, and performed microneedling with a Derminator2 every 6-7 days.
The user has been using Minoxidil and finasteride with success and is now trying Dualgen-5R with retinoic acid but without finasteride, along with microneedling. They plan to share results in 5-6 months.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved after 2.5 years of taking 1 mg finasteride daily, without using minoxidil or microneedling. Minor side effects included a slightly thinner beard and longer time to finish during sex.
CRISPR Cas9 could potentially treat baldness by targeting specific genes in hair follicles without affecting other body functions. There is optimism about its future use, despite ethical concerns and the current reliance on treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
The user has been using a topical solution containing minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months but is not satisfied with the results, as there is no significant hair regrowth or thickening. They are questioning whether they are a non-responder or if they should continue the treatment longer.
The user has been on finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months, experiencing minor regrowth at the temples but overall worse hair loss, with constant shedding and itching. They are concerned about thinning on the sides and nape, questioning if it's diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and seeking advice on what to do next.
A user's experience of slowing hair loss while taking minoxidil and finasteride, and the various treatments suggested to help halt or reverse the process.
A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.
The user stopped using finasteride due to side effects and began treatment with Pyrilutamide, while continuing minoxidil, topical melatonin, dermarolling, and Nizoral. They had a second hair transplant to improve their frontal hairline and will report back on the results of the new treatment regimen.