User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.
Pyrilutamide should not be mixed with Minoxidil because the water in Minoxidil can degrade it. It's suggested to apply Minoxidil first, wait an hour, then apply Pyrilutamide.
The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual side effects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.
User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.
Analyzing data on pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment, as well as the effectiveness of other treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user has been using finasteride for two years without results and recently started a new routine involving derma stamping, retinol, and minoxidil, which seems to show progress. The user microneedles about half the week and uses L’Oréal night serum for retinol.
A user shared their positive experience with MoriTint, a Korean scalp micro pigmentation technique that enhances the appearance of hair density without being permanent. They now offer this service in Los Angeles and emphasize its benefits for those with thinning hair, while clarifying it is not suitable for those with significant hair loss or baldness.
A user's update on their hair loss treatments, which included Minoxidil and finasteride; they are experiencing reduced shedding with minimal side effects. Other users provided additional advice to the poster based on their own experiences.
User tries dermapen for hair loss and plans to use non-mainstream topicals like c60, ghk-cu, and ptd-dbm with valproic acid. They also use a head massager and modified LLLT belt for additional treatment.
A user shared progress pictures after using a topical solution containing Minoxidil 5%, Tretinoin, and Azelaic acid for two months. The conversation discusses the effectiveness of this treatment for hair loss.
The user saw hair improvement with minoxidil, finasteride, and a red light cap, noting better results after adding finasteride and stressing routine consistency.
OP used minoxidil for 15 months and pyrilutamide for 46 days, achieving desired results without side effects. Users discussed alternatives like dutasteride and finasteride, with concerns about side effects like erectile dysfunction.
Minoxidil 0.5% MMP® showed better results in parietal-vertex regions for less advanced female pattern hair loss compared to Minoxidil 5%. MMP® with Minoxidil can improve the quality of life for these patients.
A user's experience with Pyrilutamide, which they have been taking for 3 months to treat their aggressive male pattern baldness. The user reported that the medication decreased shedding and was hopeful it would work as advertised.
User seeks treatment to increase minoxidil efficacy. Suggestions include microneedling, oral minoxidil, and Tretinoin, with mixed experiences and side effects.
The user added P5P (vitamin B6) to their shampoo to reduce scalp itch, which improved significantly. They have been using finasteride for hair loss but are exploring additional treatments like topical antiandrogens and prolactin inhibitors.
Finasteride and Dutasteride used in combination with RU58841 and microneedling, as a treatment for hair loss. There was discussion on progress of the treatment and potential other methods to consider.
The conversation discusses using tretinoin as an additional treatment for hair loss alongside minoxidil, with plans to test its effectiveness by applying it to only one side of the scalp. The user intends to start this experiment after using minoxidil for a year.
A combination of pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alfatradiol is proposed as an effective alternative to finasteride for treating mild to moderate hair loss, claiming to stabilize hair loss and improve thickness without finasteride's side effects. Some users are skeptical about the effectiveness and approval of these treatments, while others are interested in trying them due to finasteride's side effects.
The conversation is about the interest in testing verteporfin, potentially with a dermaroller, for hair loss treatment. There is frustration over the lack of group buys for promising treatments compared to past efforts with less evidence.
The user experienced regrowth and stabilization in hair density using finasteride, minoxidil, a derma roller, and an LLLT helmet, but noticed a recent decline in hair quality. They only take finasteride orally and are unsure about the effectiveness of the LLLT device.
The post and conversation are about a hair loss treatment regimen involving 30% minoxidil cream nightly, 5% minoxidil in the mornings, finasteride, weekly 1.5 derma pen, daily 0.5 microneedling for minoxidil absorption, daily multivitamin with biotin, low-level laser therapy every other day, daily scalp massages, Hims shampoo, and daily coffee rinses. The user hopes for hair regrowth and plans to update in one year.
The user is seeing progress in hair regrowth using a combination of 8% minoxidil, 0.25% dutasteride, and 0.01% tretinoin. The conversation includes comments on the effectiveness and application of these treatments.
Tazarotene may be more effective than tretinoin when combined with topical minoxidil for hair loss due to its selective binding to RAR-beta and gamma, though it can cause irritation. Tazarotene's potency can lead to indirect inflammatory reactions despite potentially causing less irritation than tretinoin.
The user had been using Minoxidil and Dutasteride with micro-needling but experienced hair loss after switching Minoxidil brands. Their doctor prescribed oral Minoxidil and Tretinoin, but the pharmacist suggested isotretinoin might be a more cost-effective alternative.
The user shared progress pictures after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg, oral finasteride 0.25mg three times a week, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling for two months. They reported positive results in hair growth.
A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using 1mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil topically every night, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. Responses included skepticism and congratulations.