EDHARRINGTON's journey to regrow his hair using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and micro-needling treatments over 4 years, with others commenting their support and admiration for his results.
The conversation discusses a last-resort hair loss treatment combining topical finasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, and progesterone, with claims that topical finasteride can inhibit up to 52% of scalp DHT. One reply clarifies that progesterone is not an anti-androgen but has anti-androgenic properties because it competes with androgens for receptors.
The conversation is about a 21-year-old using finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, hair growth serums, and exosome therapy to treat early-stage thinning on the crown. They are questioning if these treatments are sufficient to improve hair thickness.
Oleic acid and microneedling are being explored for hair regrowth, but results are mixed. Addressing DHT and fibrosis is crucial, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and scalp massage also discussed.
A user experienced increased hair shedding after 2.5 years on finasteride and 5 months on minoxidil, possibly due to recent additions like supplements and microneedling. Others shared similar experiences with minoxidil shedding, suggesting it may be a normal part of the process, with hair often growing back thicker.
The user does not respond well to minoxidil and is seeking an alternative to Tretinoin to upregulate sulfurtransferase activity for hair loss treatment. No specific alternative treatments were mentioned.
The user plans to use 1% Koshine826, 0.1% Alfatradiol, Minoxidil with Tretinoin, microneedling, and Stemoxydine for hair loss treatment. They expect significant recovery with this regimen.
The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.
A 22-year-old experiencing severe hair loss is considering using Minoxidil and finasteride despite initial reluctance, and is also using vitamins and micro-needling. They are contemplating a hair transplant but are advised to wait until at least age 30.
PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.
Microneedling with finasteride, minoxidil, DMSO, and black seed oil shows mixed hair regrowth results. There are concerns about DMSO's safety and effectiveness.
Tretinoin and microneedling both enhance hair growth through different mechanisms, with microneedling being considered safe for long-term use. Optimal microneedling needle length varies, but 0.8 mm is suggested for hair growth, and a Dermastamp is recommended to avoid skin damage.
Dermal incision with verteporfin is being explored as a potential hair loss treatment by dermatologist Melissa Toyos, with promising before-and-after photos shared on social media. The conversation discusses its potential effectiveness compared to other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after starting oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg) daily, and is considering resuming microneedling at home with a dermapen. They are concerned about potential risks of microneedling, such as scarring, and are seeking advice on needle length and frequency.
A 26-year-old male with grade 3 hair loss is using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and kLM d3. He plans to post progress pictures every 6 weeks and is seeking suggestions.
A dermatologist prescribed methionine with vitamins for hair loss, but the user is doubtful and plans to seek finasteride in France. The user is unsure why finasteride or minoxidil wasn't prescribed, suspecting concerns about side effects or strength.
A 23-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since 2022 and has used minoxidil and dutasteride with reduced shedding but no hair regrowth. He is considering PRP with mesotherapy and red light therapy, GFC, or exosomes, with a preference for exosomes due to efficiency and a reputable clinic.
User shared results of using minoxidil and dermaneedling for hair loss over 2.5 months, noting improvements, especially around the left temple. No finasteride or other anti-androgens were used.
A 20-year-old is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and a dermastamp to address hair loss but is concerned about continued thinning and lack of visible regrowth after six months. They are questioning if diet, vitamin deficiencies, or dosage adjustments could impact progress.
The conversation discusses recommendations for using topical melatonin for hair loss treatment. It also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as other treatments.
Using a silicone scalp massager may help with dandruff and potentially improve the absorption of minoxidil and finasteride. The user has noticed peach fuzz growth after using minoxidil for over a month and finasteride for almost a month.
Some people may not respond to topical minoxidil due to low SULT1A1 enzyme activity, but oral minoxidil can be effective. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, and some users prefer oral minoxidil despite side effects.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride every other day and 1ml topical minoxidil daily, with initial shedding but improvement by three months. Microneedling was also used, with adjustments to frequency and needle length for better results.
The user reports that their hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling has plateaued, with no significant additional regrowth. They have stopped using creatine to simplify their regimen and are relieved with the current state compared to before treatment.
Microneedling is more effective when combined with minoxidil, especially for temple regrowth, but is considered near-useless on its own. Users suggest combining microneedling with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for better results, while some caution against potential scalp damage.
The conversation discusses using a dermapen for microneedling to treat hair loss, with specific mention of using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, KX-826, and other topicals. The user experienced side effects like palpitations and itching after microneedling and applying these treatments.
Hopeful treatments for hair loss, including Verteporfin, Androgen Receptor Degradation, and SCUBE3. These treatments offer potential solutions to slow or stop the effects of androgens on the scalp.
A user is considering using melatonin for hair recovery on the side and neck area but is unsure about the best options in Europe and whether a dietary supplement form can be applied to the scalp. They found a product but are hesitant and seeking opinions on its use for alopecia.