Hair regrowth after 13 weeks using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, peptide shampoo, serum, and a red light hat. Some growth is attributed to a recent hair transplant.
A user with PCOS experienced hairloss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.
A 25-year-old female is experiencing hairloss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.
A 27-year-old male has been using topical minoxidil for over 8 months and added finasteride in January 2026, noticing new baby hairs. Users suggest these baby hairs will likely grow longer, indicating promising progress.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is considering using finasteride again, along with ketoconazole shampoo and curl cream, to manage their long hair. They are concerned about the appearance of new hair growth and the potential shedding phase from minoxidil.
A user shared progress pictures showing baby hairs appearing on their NW7 scalp after 4.5 months of using Propecia (finasteride) and minoxidil. They are hopeful these baby hairs will lead to full coverage.
Stopping finasteride due to side effects and family planning can lead to temporary increased hair shedding, which may stabilize over time. Consider topical treatments or a lower dose after addressing current concerns.
The conversation discusses whether baby hairs observed after using finasteride and minoxidil will grow into terminal hairs, with mixed experiences and opinions shared on the effectiveness of these treatments for hair regrowth. Some users report positive results, while others are skeptical about the potential for significant change.
A user applies topical finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss and is concerned about the risk to his pregnant wife. It's suggested that topical treatments could be hazardous to a male fetus, and switching to oral finasteride might be safer.
A user is experiencing rapid hairloss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hairloss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.
A 19-year-old is using keto shampoo, topical Minoxidil 5% for 3 months, and topical finasteride 0.1% for 1.5 months to address hairloss. They are noticing baby hairs and shedding, questioning if the hairs will thicken and if more time is needed for finasteride to work.
A 33-year-old attempted hair regrowth after 10 years of baldness using topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, a laser cap, and later oral dutasteride. They noticed some regrowth, especially vellus hairs, and are considering a hair transplant or other treatments despite side effects.
Prostaglandin balance affects hairloss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.
The user experienced hairloss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hairloss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.
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 conversation discusses the idea that ejaculation and oxytocin might cause hairloss. It mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user is experiencing noticeable hair regrowth after 2 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, weekly dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo. They report thicker hair, especially at the temples, and are surprised by the improvement.
Hairloss discussion with treatments including topical minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, vitamins, and keto shampoo. User shares progress and seeks opinions on regrowth.
A 30-year-old shares 3-month hairloss treatment results using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole, scalp oils, and biotin. They report some thin hair regrowth and seek opinions on progress.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in their twenties and are now discussing the best treatments for long-term management of hairloss, such as finasteride and Minoxidil, as well as potential alternative treatment options like RU58841.
The user is experiencing significant hairloss and has tried treatments like PRP therapy, topical and oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dietary changes, with limited success. They are concerned about losing more hair before a scheduled hair transplant and are advised to postpone the transplant to allow medications more time to work.
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
The user experienced an elevated heart rate from using topical Minoxidil and discontinued its use. They found that adding a daily protein shake helped with telogen effluvium.
A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 4 months using topical minoxidil and dutasteride but is concerned about slow-growing baby hairs. Responses suggest patience, as full results can take up to 2 years.
The user changed their hairloss treatment in October/November, experienced increased shedding, and now sees no new hair growth, with a worsening condition and a possible bald spot. They also have severe seborrheic dermatitis, which may be affecting their scalp and hairloss.
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).
The user is experiencing sudden hairloss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hairloss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.
A 33-year-old experienced hairline improvement using finasteride and minoxidil, later stopping minoxidil while continuing ketoconazole shampoo. Initial side effects included shedding, reduced libido, and anxiety, but these resolved, leading to a full hairline recovery.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth after three months using minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, ketoconazole cream, and a 1.5mm derma roller. They are considering reducing their finasteride dose due to decreased libido.
The user experienced significant hairloss due to health issues and is now using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly 3 months. They are hopeful about tiny hairs/dots indicating regrowth and are considering a hair transplant later in the year.