Finasteride reduced dandruff and scalp oiliness by lowering DHT, which decreases sebum production. Users also noted improvements with Nizoral and dutasteride.
Start with 0.025% tretinoin to enhance minoxidil effectiveness, gradually increasing to 0.05% to avoid scalp irritation. Users experienced redness, inflammation, and dandruff when introducing tretinoin too quickly.
The conversation is about concerns regarding starting finasteride for AGA, with a preference for topical finasteride due to worries about oral side effects. The user is considering adding oral minoxidil later due to an allergy to topical minoxidil.
Tretinoin is used with minoxidil to enhance hair growth, with some users applying tretinoin before minoxidil to improve results. Some users report success with this combination, while others experience irritation or dryness.
The user is asking if they are seeing hair regrowth after using 0.05% tretinoin, minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazole three times a week. They are seeking feedback on their routine.
The conversation is about the correct method of applying tretinoin and minoxidil together for hair loss, including which to apply first, waiting times, and frequency of use. It also questions whether the approach to using tretinoin on the scalp should be similar to its application on the face.
The user has been taking finasteride daily for almost two years, starting at age 25, and has experienced stabilization and minor regrowth in hair loss without significant side effects, except for increased urination. They encourage others dealing with hair loss to consider treatment options and not be discouraged by varying response times.
A 23-year-old male experienced hair thinning and side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He found improvement in hair health and other symptoms by using mouth tape at night, suggesting better oxygen intake might help with hair loss.
User shared a 1-year update on finasteride, noting thicker hair but mild side effects like reduced libido and mild ED. Considering reducing the dose from 1mg to 0.5mg daily to alleviate side effects.
A female user is considering using RU58841 with minoxidil 2.5% to reduce side effects like facial hair from minoxidil 5%, while also using copper peptides and a hair serum. Other users discuss alternative treatments like spironolactone, alfatradiol, and the side effects of finasteride.
The user is seeking natural hair loss treatments, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. They mention considering a $1,000 LLT helmet, Nutrafol supplements, and various unproven remedies.
Hair loss treatments discussed: Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Spironolactone. Woman with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata shares experience using Spironolactone.
A user experienced hair retention but sexual side effects after using dutasteride for a year. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting consulting a doctor for persistent issues.
A 23-year-old man uses a topical spray with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair loss, experiencing improved hair growth but occasional heart palpitations. He worries his girlfriend might leave him if he goes bald, but commenters advise that if she would leave over hair loss, she isn't worth it.
User experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months of using 0.5mg finasteride, along with minoxidil and dermastamp. Side effects include increased sensitivity to poor lifestyle choices, but overall confidence improved.
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.
Dutasteride and finasteride can cause watery ejaculate, which may persist for some users. Zinc supplements or switching to topical treatments are suggested to alleviate this side effect.
A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over six months using 1mg oral finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, along with weekly derm stamping. He reported no major side effects, improved prostate health, and increased vascularity, with hair texture changes and minor nasal congestion.
A user stopped oral finasteride after 7 years due to decreased libido and switched to topical finasteride and minoxidil. Others shared similar experiences and discussed alternatives like dutasteride and topical treatments.
Finasteride may take over two years to show results and can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and emotional changes. Alternatives such as dutasteride and minoxidil are discussed, with varying effectiveness and side effects.
The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hair transplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.
A user shared their 3-year experience using finasteride for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. They are now starting dutasteride and plan to update on progress in a year.
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
A user shared their 12-month progress using 0.5% Pyrilutamide once daily, 0.025% topical finasteride once daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling 3 times a week. They reported good progress but noted a slowdown in recent months, hoping for thicker hair soon.
A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hair loss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.
A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).
A woman's experience with Spironolactone as treatment for female pattern hair loss, including the effects of increasing dosage and her doctor's recommendation to try finasteride if no results are seen after 6 months. Other users have also shared their experiences with using finasteride for this condition.
People worrying about hair loss and the effects of Finasteride on erections, which a transgirl has experienced no change from taking it with other medications. The discussion suggests that people should stop worrying so much.
A user's experience with dealing with hair loss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.
A woman who is considering giving up on her hair loss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.