A man shared his hairline improvement after two years on 1.25mg finasteride daily and using piroctone olamine shampoo. He has not had a hairtransplant and does not plan to use minoxidil.
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hairtransplants when finasteride was less effective.
The conversation is about a user's 13-month progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement but considering a hairtransplant for increased density. The user also takes biotin and saw palmetto, uses Hims shampoo, and plans to consult a surgeon for potential grafts.
The user has been using oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamping, and multivitamins for hair loss, with plans to consider a hairtransplant in the future. They are seeing gradual improvement and are content with the progress, preferring to stick with their current regimen rather than switching to other treatments like dutasteride.
A user is using Minoxidil, finasteride, saw palmetto, and Minimalist RCP serum to address hair thinning, with some success but concerns about the long-term benefits of Minimalist. They plan to continue Minoxidil and finasteride for another year before considering a hairtransplant.
A 26-year-old is considering embracing baldness after mixed results and side effects from using dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride for hair loss. Suggestions include trying new hairstyles, considering a hairtransplant, or focusing on self-acceptance.
A 41-year-old male has been using a combination of treatments for hair regrowth, including finasteride, minoxidil, a laser cap, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil, with some progress noted. He is maintaining his current regimen in hopes of a future miracle drug while considering hairtransplants and other treatments like dutasteride and copper peptides.
A 35-year-old man has used finasteride for 12 years and oral minoxidil at 5 mg for 2 years, achieving significant hair regrowth and density without side effects, avoiding a hairtransplant. He recommends consistency with medication and highlights the effectiveness and affordability of oral minoxidil.
The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride and possibly using oral minoxidil to address hair loss, having seen some progress with topical treatments and microneedling. They are also contemplating a hairtransplant in the future and seeking advice on obtaining medications in Italy.
Stopping minoxidil will likely result in losing any gains made from its use, potentially returning hair to its pre-treatment state or worse due to ongoing hair loss. The user plans to continue using finasteride and undergo a hairtransplant, hoping it will compensate for any loss from stopping minoxidil.
The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hairtransplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.
The user has high DHT levels despite using dutasteride, which may not be effective due to potential damage or spoilage. They are considering a hairtransplant if DHT levels don't decrease after two years.
The user tried topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil without success in stopping hair loss. Suggestions included continuing treatment longer, trying microneedling, and considering a hairtransplant.
The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride but has seen no regrowth, only stabilization of hair loss. Suggestions include considering a hairtransplant or adding topical treatments, with some users sharing similar experiences of stabilization without regrowth.
A 32-year-old male shared progress pictures after one year of using oral finasteride 1 mg and 10 months of oral minoxidil 5 mg for hair loss. He seeks advice on whether to continue treatment or consider a hairtransplant.
A 25-year-old male has been using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil for 1.6 years to treat diffuse thinning, with significant hair regrowth except for the hairline. He plans to get a hairtransplant for further improvement and reports no side effects from the treatment.
The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for a year to stabilize hair loss and is considering a hairtransplant. They are taking 5mg of oral minoxidil daily and are unsure of its effectiveness but have noticed more hair than a year ago.
The user has been using finasteride for six years and minoxidil for three years with no noticeable hair regrowth. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, considering a hairtransplant, and trying microneedling.
A 20-year-old male is frustrated with his dermatologist for refusing to prescribe DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride, instead pushing for a hairtransplant despite ongoing hair thinning. The user feels dismissed and unreasonably treated, and is advised by another user to find a better dermatologist and consider finasteride or dutasteride for effective treatment.
Oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are being used to treat hair loss, but results are limited, leading to consideration of a hairtransplant. The user plans to continue medication for another year before deciding on further action.
A 22-year-old is using Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss, seeing tiny colorless hairs after one month. Users advise patience, suggesting visible results may take 3-6 months, with significant progress over years, and recommend considering oral treatments and possibly a hairtransplant in the future.
Minoxidil and finasteride have not improved the user's hairline after a year. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, or considering a hairtransplant for better results.
A 28-year-old male shared his 75-day progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, 1mg oral finasteride every other day, a weekly 1.5mm dermastamp, and daily scalp massages, reporting fuller hair without side effects. He plans a hairtransplant in February and is considering adjusting his finasteride dosage.
The user shared progress after 11 months of using 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil and 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hair loss, expressing satisfaction but considering a future hairtransplant. Other users suggested additional treatments like Latanoprost and debated the effectiveness of hair systems versus medication, with some recommending a buzz cut or hairtransplant for better results.
The user has been using dutasteride, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, recently adding minoxidil and tretinoin, and plans to start microneedling. They advise starting treatments early to maintain hair, as regrowth is more challenging.
The user is taking Dutasteride, Finasteride, Estradiol, Spironolactone, and Progesterone for hair regrowth and is considering adding Minoxidil and rosemary oil. They are experiencing some hair regrowth and are consulting a dermatologist to avoid a hairtransplant.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, PRP, and ProCell therapy for hair loss but sees no progress after nine months. They are considering switching to dutasteride and possibly a hairtransplant, with suggestions to add oral minoxidil.
Finasteride may be losing effectiveness for the user after 4.5 years, possibly due to intense workouts or a synchronized hair shedding cycle. Suggestions include switching to Dutasteride or continuing with Finasteride while considering a hairtransplant for hairline density.
The user has used oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil for two years without regrowth, despite trying Finasteride and supplements. They consider increasing Minoxidil, adding microneedling, and switching medications, while others suggest RU58841, a hairtransplant, or checking for other hair loss causes.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mm derma-stamping fortnightly, and 2% nizoral shampoo twice a week for two years, seeing significant hair regrowth despite periodic shedding. They plan to consider a hairtransplant in the future to address stubborn areas.