A user's two month update on their hair loss journey and the treatments they are trying, which include exosome injections, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil nightly, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling, with no side effects. Topical minoxidil and microneedling are recommended for similar results.
The conversation discusses a year-long hair loss treatment from February 28, 2022, to February 28, 2023, which included daily oral finasteride (1mg), biotin supplements, and the Curly Girl Method. Progress pictures were shared to show the results.
Using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and RU58841 to treat hair loss. Participants discussed the time commitment required for treatment and the effectiveness of different dosages.
OP saw impressive hair regrowth using 0.25% Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil foam after trying dermarolling and castor oil with no success. OP asks for advice and questions the necessity of dermarolling.
The user is considering switching their hair loss routine from taking finasteride daily to a combination of finasteride six times a week and dutasteride once a week. They are seeking advice on this potential change.
A 27 year old person who has been using finasteride 4mg per week for 11 months and just started dermarolling once a week; other users have commented that the buzz cut look is preferable and suggested the use of topical minoxidil for better results.
The user has been taking dutasteride for 7 months with unimpressive results and recently started using minoxidil once a day. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of using minoxidil twice a day and the addition of tretinoin to enhance results.
User used topical minoxidil 5% with 0.1% finasteride twice daily, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, and finasteride 1mg daily, along with a hair multivitamin and weekly derma rolling. They missed the medication 3-4 times but still saw significant progress.
The user has been using topical Minoxidil (5%) and finasteride (0.1%) twice daily for 2 months, with occasional missed applications. They also use a zinc pyrithione shampoo every 2 days and do not dermaroll.
Topical finasteride concentrations are likely much higher than necessary for effective follicular DHT suppression, with current standards being 100-1000 times above the theoretical minimum. Lower concentrations (0.001-0.0025%) might still work locally while minimizing systemic exposure.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using a dermaroller and a mix of rosemary oil with jojoba oil three times a week for less than six months. Another user asked for clarification on the frequency of dermarolling and oil use.
User reports worsening hair loss despite using Avodart 0.5mg daily and 2ml of Minoxidil daily for over three years. They maintain a healthy lifestyle and are athletic.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 5mg oral Minoxidil, 1.25mg Finasteride, weekly dermarolling, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and testosterone blockers. The user reports positive results and attributes significant improvement to HRT.
The user experienced high estradiol levels after using topical finasteride at 0.1 mg/day, which normalized after discontinuation. They are questioning if this low dosage could significantly impact hormone levels.
A user shared their 4-month progress using a serum with Minoxidil 10%, Progesterone, Azelaic acid, Retinoic acid, Latanoprost, and Hydrocortisone, along with PRP and Fotona laser treatments. They are pleased with the results and plan to continue with more PRP and laser sessions, without using Finasteride.
A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.
The user is using oral Minoxidil, oral Dutasteride, microneedling, and RU58841 for hair loss, noticing slow progress with small hairs appearing. They are inconsistent with microneedling frequency, sometimes doing it weekly or skipping weeks.
Increased hair shedding after 3 months of using 0.25mg finasteride, with thin, tapered hairs falling out. The user is concerned about the sudden change in shedding pattern.
A user shared their 2.5-month progress using minoxidil (once daily), finasteride (0.25mg daily), dermarolling (twice a month), Nizoral (twice weekly), zinc, and biotin for hair loss. They are optimistic about maintaining and regrowing hair.
A 48-year-old man has been using finasteride at 1mg three times a week for two years, seeing some hair regrowth but noting lighting affects appearance. He is considering adding minoxidil but is concerned about shedding.
The user "Matryxv" shared their progress with hair loss, using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, and other treatments. They achieved significant hair regrowth in a short amount of time, surprising both themselves and other users.
User shared progress pictures after 7 months of using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 1ml minoxidil twice daily, reporting no side effects and being thrilled with the results. Other users discussed the effectiveness of lower doses and the psychological impact of potential side effects.
The user has been using finasteride 0.5mg, topical minoxidil once a day, and ketoconazole every other day for two months, resulting in thicker hair and a firmer hairline. There is a suggestion to increase the finasteride dosage.
User sshamu's progress pictures of 4 months using minoxidil foam and 1MM dermarolling for hair loss, which resulted in impressive results. There is also discussion about how often to use the treatments, as well as potential side effects of finasteride.
User's 2-month progress with hair loss treatment includes Ket 3x a week, Min 2x a day, Dut 0.5 every other day, Vit D 125mcg daily, and PRP once a month. Users discuss treatment effectiveness, side effects, and alternative solutions.
A user shared their experience using the Olympia hair growth formula for a month and asked for others' opinions on its composition. The conversation focuses on the effectiveness of the formula, which includes Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
After 8 months of using oral Minoxidil 5mg and Finasteride 1mg, the user still experiences hair loss, particularly miniaturized hairs in the mid-scalp area, along with itching. They are concerned about losing around 40 hairs daily despite treatment.
User has been using Minoxidil twice daily for a year with good results and is considering adding a 1.5mm titanium derma roller for better hair regrowth. They seek advice on the best derma roller size and frequency of use, suggesting once a month or every 3-4 weeks.