The user has been using finasteride consistently for 2 years and oralminoxidil for 4 months, noticing some hair regrowth. They also take vitamin D supplements to improve hair growth.
Transplanted hairs are thinning after switching from topical to oralminoxidil, with increased shedding and miniaturization. The user is considering reintroducing topical minoxidil and has started using ketoconazole shampoo.
A user shared their hair loss journey using oral finasteride for over six years and oralminoxidil for one year, noting some progress and considering switching to dutasteride. Others shared mixed results and side effects from using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
The user experienced significant hair growth and thickness improvement after 2.5 years of using Dutasteride and oralMinoxidil, with no side effects. They emphasize consistency in treatment and note that their hair can now grow longer and healthier than before.
The user has been using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oralminoxidil daily, along with 2% ketoconazole shampoo, for almost a year with no side effects. They report positive results in hair regrowth.
A 21-year-old is using oralminoxidil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil for hair regrowth but is advised to use finasteride or dutasteride for better results. The user is hesitant to use DHT blockers due to cost and is seeking advice on whether their current regimen is effective.
The user has been using finasteride (1mg daily) and oralminoxidil (2.5mg) for 2.5 years to treat diffuse thinning hair, with no side effects reported. They are satisfied with the progress, noting that the treatment has slowed hair loss and costs about £30 a month.
The user switched to dutasteride and oralminoxidil in January 2025 after previous treatments with minoxidil and finasteride became less effective. They report significant hair regrowth progress in three months with no side effects.
A user shared their positive experience with a clinical trial for a new oral medication, VDPHL01, which is a reformulated version of oralminoxidil taken at a high dose of 17mg daily, showing significant hair regrowth after six months. The user noted that this formulation is believed to be more effective and time-released, with fewer side effects compared to regular oralminoxidil.
VDPHL-01 is essentially a slow-release oralminoxidil, which is already known to work for hair growth. The formulation includes other ingredients like Medrogestone, Valproic acid, Setipiprant, and Cetirizine, but their effectiveness and necessity are questioned.
A 24-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride and increased oralminoxidil from 5 mg to 7.5 mg, noticing increased hair shedding. Users discuss the safety and effects of high-dose minoxidil, with some suggesting the shedding may be temporary due to dosage changes.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and adding oralminoxidil improved hair growth. A healthier lifestyle, including quitting smoking and better diet, also contributed to the progress.
The user experienced hair loss after Covid and started using topical minoxidil, then switched to oralminoxidil, along with Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol propionate, and clindamycin ointment, which significantly reduced hair loss and scalp issues. Other users suggested trying finasteride for better results.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oralminoxidil, improving from NW5-6 to NW3-4 in three months. They plan to get a hair transplant in February and reported no side effects except increased body hair growth.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oralMinoxidil 5mg and Finasteride 1mg, with users sharing their experiences and progress. The original poster reports no side effects and noticeable progress after four months of treatment.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth in 2.5 months using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride serum, oralminoxidil 2.5 mg, vitamin E, and biotin. Other users praised the results and discussed the dosage of oralminoxidil.
A user shared their 3-month progress using oralminoxidil, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil for hair regrowth. Replies suggest increasing dutasteride dosage and note visible progress likely due to minoxidil.
A user is asking if a regimen of 2.5mg oralminoxidil, 2ml topical minoxidil, finasteride, vitamin E, and a multivitamin will regrow their hair. Responses suggest optimism, calling it a strong treatment plan.
User is asking for progress on hair regrowth after 6 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil tablets. Replies suggest good results and recommend using dutasteride instead of finasteride for severe hair loss.
A user shared their 9-month progress using oral 1 mg finasteride and oral 5 mg minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no lasting side effects. Other users praised the results and inquired about the treatment details.
The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil with vitamins for 5 months and seen improvements. They are asking if adding topical minoxidil would be beneficial or if they should continue with the oral treatment alone.
A user on dutasteride and oralminoxidil for two years has experienced worsening hair loss and an itchy scalp. Suggestions include increasing medication doses, trying other treatments like RU58841, getting a scalp biopsy, and addressing potential inflammation through diet and topical treatments.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oralminoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
The conversation is about someone's hair growth progress after two months of daily treatment with 1 mg finasteride and 1.25 mg oralminoxidil. The replies are positive and encouraging.
A user shared their positive experience with hair loss treatment, using 0.5 mg of oral dutasteride daily for a year after switching from 1 mg of finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also mentioned the benefits of oralminoxidil over topical application and the use of ketoconazole shampoo.
A user shared their progress using 1.1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oralminoxidil since January 2024, noting significant improvement without side effects. They previously had an allergic reaction to topical treatments.
A user on dutasteride and oralminoxidil for two years reports worsening hair loss and is seeking advice. Suggestions include consulting a professional for underlying causes, acknowledging that treatments don't work for everyone, and considering dosage adjustments or additional treatments.
Salicylic Acid shampoo may hinder topical minoxidil but not oralminoxidil, which works through the liver. The user plans to continue using oralminoxidil and is concerned about the shampoo's effect on it.
The conversation is about a 9-month hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride 0.5mg and OralMinoxidil 2.5mg daily. Users commented on the improved hair quality and requested to see the hairline.