The user's progress in treating their hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, vitamins, and microneedling, with one person suggesting to wait six more months before considering a hair transplant. The other person agreed that a hair transplant would be nice.
The conversation is about using DIY copper peptide (GHK CU) serum for microneedling to address hair loss, with additional treatments including Nizoral for DHT reduction and red light therapy. The user is considering adding Minoxidil but is concerned due to having cats.
A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hair growth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.
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The user has been using Finasteride for seven months to address hair loss but hasn't seen noticeable regrowth and is experiencing brittle, thinning hair with scalp issues. They are also using Salisia and Re’equil Salicylic Acid shampoo for potential psoriasis and are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.
The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its safety around family members, especially pregnant women and infants. One user plans to try topical finasteride due to side effects from the pill.
The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and considering adding topical finasteride. They are also deficient in Vitamin D and B, and are exploring if supplements or dosage adjustments could help.
The user experienced hair thinning and was diagnosed with alopecia incognito and male pattern baldness. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride scalp injections, reporting gradual improvement with no side effects.
A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.
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.
A user shared their 14-day recovery progress after a 3450 graft FUE hair transplant in Turkey, noting faster healing possibly due to hydrolyzed collagen supplements. They asked if others had similar experiences with or without such supplements.
The conversation discusses using topical spironolactone for temple hair loss, alongside low-dose minoxidil and possibly PDRN injections, without finasteride or dutasteride. The user is skeptical about the injections due to cost and mild hair loss severity.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and mentions using finasteride. It also suggests getting a biopsy to differentiate between MPB and other conditions.
Finasteride can affect hormone levels within two weeks, and a break of several weeks is recommended for baseline results. Monitoring E2 and testosterone is suggested to assess the risk of gynecomastia.
User "hemantch" shares 5 months progress using topical Fin, Min, topical Dut, and a laser cap for hair loss. Significant regrowth was noticed after 1 month, and the treatments worked well despite being bald for 10 years.
Six months after a 4000 graft hair transplant, the individual has seen little to no results. They are currently using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin but not microneedling. The advice given is to wait another 2-6 months as full results can take up to a year, and to consider the possibility of shock loss.
The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for two months to address hair loss and is considering continuing the treatment until December before possibly switching to Dutasteride. They are hesitant about getting a hair transplant and are exploring other options like SMP, while receiving encouragement and advice from others to continue the current regimen for a longer period to see more results.
The user shared their 4-month hair loss progress, noting initial hair loss followed by improvement. They used a dermaroller twice a week with varying needle sizes.
The user shared their 6-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and iron supplements, along with occasional microneedling and specific shampoos. They reported minimal side effects and no retrograde alopecia, attributing their success to a combination of treatments.
User started finasteride in Oct 2021 and experienced reduced shedding and side effects. Saw improvements in months 3-5, but worsening in months 11-13, and asks for advice on next steps.
The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment for hair loss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) for hair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.
The user experienced hair thinning and used microneedling, DHT blocking shampoo, and Biotin DHT blocking oil to address it, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil unless necessary later. They reported mild improvement but received mixed feedback, with some suggesting other conditions or treatments like ciclopirox shampoo.
Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.
The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss without positive results and switched to dutasteride 1.5 months ago. They suspect seborrheic dermatitis might be affecting the effectiveness of these treatments.
A user reversed hair loss using 10% sulfur soap, which reduced scalp inflammation and possibly demodex mites. The user did not use finasteride or minoxidil, suggesting inflammation may contribute to hair loss.
Minoxidil can cause itching, pimples, and shedding, and starting spironolactone or finasteride may also lead to shedding. Topical CBD oil with MCT is suggested to reduce inflammation, and overlapping shedding might occur but doesn't necessarily increase each other's effects.
The user experienced initial success with topical finasteride 0.025% and melatonin but noticed rapid hair thinning after three months. They are considering switching to a higher dose of topical finasteride or oral finasteride, as advised by others, while being cautious about potential side effects.
A 7-month update from Markoj44 regarding their hair transplant results, which includes the use of topical finasteride and minoxidil in combination with Viviscal, biotin, Nizoral shampoo, and donor area photos. People responded positively to the post.