The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral finasteride and minoxidil in February 2025. They plan to stop using topical minoxidil gradually and have not experienced significant side effects from the treatment.
A 43-year-old with a history of hair transplants and long-term finasteride use reports seeing hair regrowth after adding oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and resuming topical minoxidil. Users agree that the hair appears thicker and denser.
A user is concerned about low hair density 12 months after a hair transplant and is not using finasteride or minoxidil, only taking biotin. They are seeking advice on whether this is normal, if starting medication now would help, and when to consider a second procedure.
The conversation discusses hairloss, scalp buildup, and treatments like Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, and dietary changes to address seborrheic dermatitis and iron deficiency. The user plans to improve their hair condition with a good routine, Nizoral, and diet adjustments.
The user "OP" shared their hairloss journey, detailing their treatment regimen, which includes topical minoxidil, dutasteride, various vitamins, keto shampoo, derma rolling, and oils. They experienced significant shedding around month 6 but believe it has stopped, with hair regrowth resuming.
The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching to a new treatment with higher doses of finasteride (0.3%), minoxidil (7%), ketoconazole (2.2%), and biotin (0.2%). They are curious about the shedding but not concerned about noticeable thinning.
Finasteride can cause initial hair shedding as part of the treatment process, which is normal and often leads to regrowth of healthier hair. Users discuss experiencing multiple shedding phases and emphasize patience, as results can take several months to become noticeable.
The conversation discusses hair thinning potentially linked to gut health issues and suggests biotin as a possible treatment. It also mentions that hair thinning could be due to male pattern baldness (MPB).
A user shared their positive hair transplant results after 19 months without using finasteride or minoxidil, only vitamins. Some responses suggest concern over future hairloss without prevention treatments, while others congratulate or express jealousy.
A user shared their experience with hair recovery after a second shedding phase while using Finasteride. They advise staying consistent with treatment, as it can take 1-2 years or more to see results, and also mention using Ketoconazole but are unsure of its effectiveness.
The user shared their hairloss progress over a few months using minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. They reported reduced hairloss and plan to continue their routine, possibly increasing dosages gradually.
The conversation discusses hairloss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hairloss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.
The user shared their journey with hairloss, using minoxidil initially, then adding microneedling and finasteride, and finally undergoing a hair transplant. They expressed regret for not using finasteride earlier due to fear of side effects and found the combination of treatments effective in the end.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 9 months using 1mg finasteride and daily topical minoxidil, with dandruff as the only side effect. They stressed consulting a healthcare professional before starting treatment.
The user has been using 15% minoxidil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and bi estro cream for hairloss and is noticing baby hairs but is unsure if this is new hair growth or just existing hair getting longer.
The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride but has seen no regrowth, only stabilization of hairloss. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant or adding topical treatments, with some users sharing similar experiences of stabilization without regrowth.
The user started oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair thinning but noticed increased hair shedding after three weeks. They are concerned and seeking advice on coping with this side effect.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hairloss or promote regrowth.
A user shared their experience with Minoxidil 5%, reporting hair regrowth during use but significant hairloss after stopping. They resumed treatment and regained hair, noting that discontinuation leads to rapid hairloss and that scalp dryness was managed with oil.
A woman experiencing hormonal hairloss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hairloss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.
A 29-year-old female is experiencing severe hairloss and bald patches, seeking advice on shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, or topical medications. A user suggests starting an oral supplement.
A user shared their 16-year hairloss journey using finasteride and minoxidil, noting slow hair thinning despite a family history of severe balding. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil but stopped for personal reasons, experiencing no significant side effects from finasteride.
A user shared their positive experience using keratin hair thickening fibers to conceal a balding crown after six months on finasteride. Other users discussed various hairloss solutions, including minoxidil, dermarolling, and scalp micropigmentation.
The user successfully regrew hair using 1.2mg finasteride and 3mg minoxidil daily, without a hair transplant. They experienced significant improvement over 14 months, leading to positive changes in their appearance and confidence.
The user reports some hair regrowth after four months of using finasteride and minoxidil chewables, noting baby hairs but no significant change in the hairline. Others encourage the user to continue the treatment, with some expressing regret for not starting earlier.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.
The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 15 months but is experiencing constant hair shedding, similar to telogen effluvium, despite stable widow peaks. They have checked for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, consulted specialists, and are considering further investigation like a scalp biopsy.