User shared 12-month hair loss progress using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. They detailed their medication regimen and dosages.
A user's progress with hair loss treatment, which includes taking 1/2mg of Fin/Min orally daily and using 5% topical Minoxidil in the evenings; additionally, micro-needling is performed fortnightly, along with 2 Nizoral washes per week.
Finasteride can effectively slow or halt hair loss, even for those genetically predisposed to significant balding, like Norwood 6 or 7. Many users report long-term maintenance or improvement, often combining it with other treatments like Dutasteride or Minoxidil for better results.
A new hair loss treatment, PP405, is moving from phase 2A to 2B in clinical trials, sparking discussions about its potential to regrow dormant hairs and its impact on existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism, while others are hopeful about its future effectiveness.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using Minoxidil Foam, Nizoral Shampoo, and microneedling. They plan to add finasteride in a few months.
A user has been using Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil for 10 months but continues to shed over 200 hairs daily, with minimal improvement. They are seeking advice on whether increasing the finasteride dose might help.
The user experienced hair thinning from chromium and alpha lipoic acid supplements, which stopped after discontinuing them. Someone mentioned this could be telogen effluvium, a temporary condition.
A 25-year-old shared progress after a year using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, noting significant hair improvement despite periodic shedding. The user experienced body hair loss as a side effect but reported no other issues and plans to continue the treatment.
PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.
The post is a 1-year update on hair loss progress using topical minoxidil and finasteride treatments. The user has seen good progress, especially in transitioning from a Norwood 3 to a Norwood 2 hair loss pattern.
The user started treating their slightly thinning, receded hairline with a serum containing Redensyl and other ingredients, and dermarolling weekly. They recently began taking finasteride and plan to stop Redensyl in the future to test if hair loss resumes.
The conversation is about a product called Serioxyl, which was expected to contain stemoxydine. It clarifies that Diethyl lutidinate is another name for stemoxydine.
After 7 months of using topical finasteride/minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo, the user believes they are seeing hair regrowth. They are seeking further advice to improve their results, excluding hair transplant options.
The user experienced genital itching while using finasteride and noticed a yellow bump, which improved with clotrimazole, but the itching persists. The discussion focuses on side effects of finasteride.
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
The conversation is about using microneedling for hair loss treatment, including questions on disinfection and post-treatment care. The user mentions using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and considering dutasteride.
A user started using Nizoral 2% to treat severe dandruff and asked about its application, potential hair dryness, and whether to consult a doctor. They have been using finasteride for hair loss since age 19.
A 35-year-old man shares his one-year progress using 1.25 mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil for hair loss, with no side effects and slight improvement in his front hairline. He also uses keto shampoo twice a week and a 0.5mm roller weekly.
The user reports positive progress in hair growth using 0.25mg finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling, with minimal hair shedding and some new hair growth. They experienced decreased libido with finasteride but no longer have side effects from minoxidil.
The conversation discusses using RU58841 for hair loss, with OP experiencing thinning in the front area and steady hair loss. OP plans to try microneedling while avoiding finasteride and dutasteride.
Minoxidil helped regrow hair from NW3 to NW2 in 5 months despite initial shedding, with additional use of Vitamin D3/K2 on the scalp. Users discuss patience during shedding and the importance of continuing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Some people have low sulfotransferase enzyme levels, affecting their response to minoxidil. Lifestyle factors, genetics, and diet, like MSM intake, might influence these enzyme levels.
A 20-year-old male has been using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Nizoral for 9 months to treat hair loss. Despite the treatment, he believes his condition has worsened and he's experiencing intense shedding.
The conversation is about an 18-year-old's progress with hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil, dermarolling, and RU58841 over three months, starting treatment after beginning to lose hair at 16. Participants are impressed with the improvement and encourage continued treatment.
The user shared a 4-5 month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, vitamins, oiling, and microneedling for hair loss. They reported improved hair density and confidence but experienced unwanted hair growth, thin hair, itching, and a flaky scalp.
People are eagerly awaiting the release of PP405, a new hair loss treatment. Some are using minoxidil and finasteride in the meantime, but there are concerns about scams and unverified products.
A user's progress with using Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to treat hair loss; another user mentioned a Japanese study that found better results for hairy individuals on finasteride.