A user experienced severe hair shedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
A user discusses using a serum called Dallixa, containing minoxidil-like and bimatoprost-like compounds, for hair loss and greying. The user's dermatologist advised against finasteride and suggested the serum might improve hair pigmentation.
User shared 2-year hair loss progress using finasteride 3 times a week and 5 mg oral minoxidil daily. Another user praised the results as a complete recovery.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, which caused side effects and didn't yield satisfactory results. They eventually shaved their head, found it liberating, and encouraged others to embrace baldness.
The Shiseido/Replicel RCH-01 trial results were disappointing and ineffective. Users expressed skepticism and frustration, suggesting alternatives like Tsuji or simply accepting baldness.
A homemade topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil effectively stopped hair shedding and promoted regrowth without side effects. Users shared experiences and discussed different concentrations and application methods.
User shared 12-month hair loss progress using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. They detailed their medication regimen and dosages.
The user successfully improved their hair from Norwood 3 to 0.5 using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and a hair peptide, and plans to maintain it with dutasteride. They are leaving the forum due to emotional distress caused by the community.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.
The user has been using finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and Nizoral for hair loss and noticed texture improvement but is unsure about density changes. Other users discuss the importance of taking progress photos with dry hair and share their own experiences and advice.