A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without side effects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.
User "mynameisbogus" shares 2-month progress using Dut, Min, Oral Min, Keto, Dermarolling, and Retinol for hair loss at age 40. Others discuss impressive results and potential for full hair regrowth.
A transgender individual began MTF HRT with estradiol and spironolactone at 39 and is monitoring hair regrowth before starting minoxidil. They are hopeful about not needing wigs permanently.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose treatment for hair loss, including 2.5 mg dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and injectable GHK-Cu, despite minimal hair loss. Many users suggest reducing the dutasteride dose due to potential side effects and recommend starting with finasteride instead.
A 56-year-old user shared progress pictures from January to June 2024, detailing their hair loss treatment journey. They used Nanoxidil, oral Minoxidil, Finasteride (later switched to Dutasteride), RU58841, and LLLT therapy, noting slow but visible improvements.
PP405 shows potential for hair growth by increasing terminal hair and converting vellus hairs, but results are modest and more waiting is needed. It complements existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but won't replace them.
A phase 3 trial for Breezula (clascoterone solution) to treat male pattern hair loss has been listed, with 726 participants and a completion date of January 2025. Other treatments mentioned include Aneira Pharma's combination of minoxidil and latanoprost, Triple Hair's combination of minoxidil, latanoprost, and finasteride, and a new microneedling and LLLT device called StimuSIL.
A 28-year-old male shared his 2.5-month progress using 1 mg finasteride every other day, minoxidil daily, and occasionally castor oil and dermarolling. He also stopped using hair products daily.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness in a transgender woman using cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and biotin. The original poster shared their experience for others who might be in a similar situation.
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using topical minoxidil, along with other factors like shorter hair, castor oil, and hair masks. The user is optimistic about further progress and wants to avoid baldness.
The user shared a four-month update on their hair regrowth journey using 1mg daily finasteride, 5mg daily oral minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and uniform growth. They reported no side effects from minoxidil except increased hair growth on arms, fingers, and eyelashes.
The user is three months into using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hair loss, noticing slight improvement in hair density. They plan to continue treatment and expect more visible results between 6 to 9 months, with the goal of stabilizing hair loss and possibly achieving some regrowth.
A 24-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning is using finasteride and minoxidil, noticing some hair thickening and new hair growth. Users suggest continuing the routine, as new hairs may become stronger in a few months.
A user's progress with using Minoxidil, Finasteride and Dermarolling to treat hair loss; some of the replies included reports of side effects, encouragement and advice on lighting.
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
A 32-year-old woman reported significant hair regrowth after 103 days of using 5% minoxidil once daily, along with biotin, iron supplements, and a balanced diet. She observed many new baby hairs and no bald spots, aiming for denser and longer hair while maintaining her regimen.
A user shared their hair transformation over four months using daily 2.5mg oral minoxidil, every other day 1mg oral finasteride, weekly dermastamping, and daily scalp massages, with plans for a hair transplant. Another user suggested continuing the medication for a year before considering a transplant.
A 42-year-old man's two-month hair loss treatment progress using topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and keto shampoo. He noticed improvements, including new hair growth, despite minor side effects like mild ache and increased libido initially.
The conversation discusses using tretinoin with topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, despite previous non-response to minoxidil and concerns about oral minoxidil's heart risks. The user is also on dutasteride and is considering a hair transplant if other options fail.
A 33-year-old male is starting treatment with oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil for hair regrowth. He is concerned about his receding hairline and hopes for some improvement despite years of balding.
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, focusing on the crown and mid-scalp areas. The user is optimistic about seeing results in 3 to 6 months.
The post and conversation are about a user's positive progress with hair loss using minoxidil and finasteride. No noticeable side effects were reported.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and shedding despite no family history of male pattern baldness. They are considering starting treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.
A 23-year-old male had a hair transplant with 3500 grafts and is using finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and a keto shampoo. He seeks advice on crown regrowth and when to start dermastamping.
A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.
A user shared before and after photos 24 months after a hair transplant, but others accused the photos of being fake and airbrushed. One user mentioned that having a beard hair transplant with androgenetic alopecia is a bad idea.
A 24-year-old shared their 7-month progress using a topical solution of finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 5%, and hydrocortisone butyrate 0.08%, along with ketoconazole shampoo, to treat hair loss, reporting no side effects and noticeable hair improvement. They also take vitamin D and biotin supplements, use a dermastamp, and manage Hashimoto's without thyroid medication.
Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.