A 26-year-old shared their 2-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling (1mm weekly), and vitamin D3 for hair loss. They are pleased with the results.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of oral minoxidil (5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg) along with monthly mesotherapy injections. Despite the progress, the user plans to proceed with a hair transplant to address a receding hairline that hasn't fully responded to the treatment.
A 31-year-old man shared his hair growth progress from July 2024 to March 2026 using oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg), with no significant side effects. He is considering switching treatments but is advised to continue with the current regimen due to its effectiveness.
A 25-year-old male experienced hair regrowth after switching from topical minoxidil to a combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, along with microneedling and multivitamins. He reported no significant side effects from finasteride, except mild discomfort, and emphasized the effectiveness of oral finasteride over topical solutions.
A user shared their 5-month progress using a topical treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and retinoic acid, noting some hair growth but also shedding. Another user encouraged them, sharing their own experience of gradual improvement over 12 months and advising patience.
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for a month to address hair thinning. They are experiencing shedding but have noticed small hairs on their temples.
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride, experiencing significant shedding initially but noticing improved hair health and thickness over time. They also use minoxidil, both oral and topical, and report no significant side effects from the treatments.
The user experienced side effects with both oral and topical finasteride and is considering making their own hair loss treatment using CB-03-01 (Breezula) mixed with minoxidil due to fewer reported side effects. They plan to use a lower concentration than what was used in trials.
RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
User experienced significant hair regrowth using 1.25mg Finasteride daily and Nizoral once a week for 15 months. Noticeable results appeared after 6 months, with no side effects reported.
With a head full of hair, like a phoenix!
This user has experienced positive results from using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for 12 months, followed by 5 months of only topical use, as well as microneedling before application for 4 months. They are now considering a hair transplant in order to further enhance their results.
Follica's preferred microneedling protocol for hair growth, which includes needle depth, frequency and movement parameters as well as the use of topical treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride.
Veradermics' extended-release oral minoxidil is expected to be commercially available in 2027-2028, while another company, Minx, may release a similar product sooner. VDPHL01 is considered more clinically validated compared to Minx.
The individual has been using minoxidil for beard growth for over two years, started oral minoxidil and dutasteride six months ago, and began RU58841 three months ago, which significantly enhanced their results. They are open to answering questions about their hair loss treatment experience.
Triple Hair's TH-16, a product claimed to be more effective than Minoxidil 5%, has been released; it contains melatonin and resveratrol. One user reported success with topical melatonin and dermarolling.
The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.
9 months of progress in hair loss treatment, with the treatments being 1mg finasteride taken daily and 1ml minoxidil twice daily, as well as inconsistent dermarolling.
After 8 months of using topical finasteride, hair miniaturization continues, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Microneedling is suggested as a possible complementary treatment.
The user diagnosed with DUPA tried treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil without success and is considering a hair system. They hope for a future cure, possibly with PP405, and others suggest options like scalp biopsy and SMP.
The conversation is about a 27-year-old male using 1mg of finasteride and 5mg of minoxidil daily for hair loss, noticing slow improvement. He is unsure if using a dermaroller will help while on oral minoxidil.
The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841, despite initial shedding. They also transitioned from finasteride to dutasteride and addressed scalp issues with a folliculitis shampoo.
Kintor plans to release pyrilutamide foam and a plant-based Koshine by year-end, with GT20029 progressing in their pipeline. Users are pleased about the absence of propylene glycol (PG) in the new products.
A 32-year-old is seeing new hair growth after two months of using minoxidil foam twice daily, finasteride every other day, and weekly microneedling. They previously had a hair transplant but did not use medication afterward, which they now regret.
New hair loss treatments like GT20029 and PP405 could potentially replace minoxidil and finasteride, offering better results with fewer side effects. However, current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are still effective for many, despite concerns about side effects.
A 30-year-old is experiencing positive hair growth results using finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, and dermastamping/dermarolling biweekly from July 2025 to January 2026. Friends and family have noticed significant improvement.
Upcoming hair loss treatments for those who can't tolerate DHT blockers, focusing on Minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole. Promising treatments include GT20029, PP405, KX-826, and RU58841, though RU58841 may not be safe.
DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.
User shared 126-day progress using Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling for hair loss. Others discussed microneedling depth, results timeline, frontal coverage, and switching to Dutasteride.
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CumsOnYourFeet69 has been discussing a new treatment called CosmeRNA which claims to target the root cause of male pattern baldness, and is considering using it in conjunction with Minoxidil instead of Finasteride due to possible side effects. Replies have highlighted that the efficacy of this treatment is still unknown, but it could be used as an effective maintenance option if successful.