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      community 5 month post hair transplant ~2500 grafts to frontal third + finasteride 1mg/day + topical minoxidil 2x day + caffeine shampoo 1x day since HT procedure

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving a hair transplant of approximately 2500 grafts to the frontal area, daily use of finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and daily caffeine shampoo since the hair transplant procedure. One person is skeptical about the improvement in the crown area with just finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Finasteride and natural topicals

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user reported hairline regrowth after two weeks on a treatment including finasteride, peppermint and rosemary oils, emu oil, magnesium oil spray, apple cider vinegar, and dermarolling, while avoiding shampoos and conditioners. They believe DHT contributes to hair loss but also suggest follicle fibrosis is an issue.

      community 16 months of treatment and a frontal transplant changed my life!!

      in Progress Pictures  642 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, which significantly improved their hair density without side effects. The transplant cost $7500 and involved filling an old scar, with the user expressing gratitude for the life-changing results.

      community Frustrating back and forth progress

      in Is this regrowth?  161 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing fluctuating hair regrowth using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, with the best results in the first four months. Suggestions include being patient through shedding cycles, considering oral minoxidil, and possibly adding dutasteride for stronger results.

      community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.

      community Can Somebody Help? Last resort ? I am struggling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, castor oil, rosemary, argan oil, and microneedling. Stress and poor sleep are worsening the condition, and they seek advice as current treatments have been ineffective.

      community Not sure if fin+ deutasteride are working

      in Treatments  156 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride, with no regrowth but stabilized loss. After a recent hair transplant, they are experiencing shedding and are unsure if it's due to shock loss or ineffective treatment.

      community Been on treatment for two months.

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using ketoconazole shampoo, 5% minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss treatment. It's suggested that adding a DHT suppressant like finasteride could improve results.

      community 19 months in, losing ground somehow

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% spray for 19 months but continues to experience hair shedding and has not seen improvement with ketoconazole or tretinoin. They are considering a hair transplant in the future while maintaining current treatments.

      community Doubts about my new exosomes treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, oral dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Their dermatologist suggests treating scalp inflammation with oral tretinoin and using exosomes for alopecia.

      community 2nd HT FOR CROWN AND MID SCALP.

      in Transplants  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user underwent a second hair transplant for the crown and mid-scalp, achieving good density. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, and considering PRP treatments to enhance growth.

      community True hair loss Vs shedding cycle

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user stabilized hair loss with oral finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, and underwent a stem cell and PRP procedure. Recent increased hair shedding may be due to restarting dermarolling, affecting minoxidil absorption, or the waning effects of the stem cell treatment.

      community Should I be shedding months after starting treatment?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning started finasteride and 2% minoxidil 8 months ago, then switched to 5% minoxidil with tretinoin 4 months ago. Despite initial improvement in hair density, he is now experiencing increased hair shedding, losing 100-200 hairs daily.

      community Unexpected hairline re-growth (taking new supplements)

      in Treatment  34 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user in their mid-30s experienced unexpected hairline regrowth after starting a new supplement stack, despite being on a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for over four years. The new supplements include Tongkat Ali, Fadogia Agrestis, Panax Red Ginseng, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D3, Zinc Picolinate, Magnesium Glycinate, Maca, and L-Citrulline.

      community Crown Christmas Miracle: Back From the Dead 💀

      in Progress Pictures  2109 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 42-year-old man achieved significant hair regrowth in seven months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements. He experienced minimal side effects and noted dramatic improvements in hair thickness and health.

      community Aggressive diffuse thinning after 1 year of fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hair loss.

      community Dutasteride 8 months see through hair

      in Is this regrowth?  28 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride for 8 months, oral minoxidil for 3 years, and topical minoxidil on temples, with recent microneedling. They experienced thinning after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and are hoping for improvement by the 12-month mark.

      community Non-Responder to everything and currently at the lowest point in my life

      in Update  60 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user expressed frustration with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil with micro-needling, and RU58841, which all failed to stop hair thinning and miniaturization. Suggestions from others included accepting baldness, considering hair systems, and continuing prescribed antidepressants for depression.

      community initial thinning on dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started oral minoxidil, finasteride, and later switched to dutasteride, also using Nutrafol, dermastamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, but experienced increased thinning with little regrowth. Others advised patience, suggesting it takes 6-18 months to see results, and noted that initial thinning is normal when switching treatments.