User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.
User shares 2.5-month progress with hairloss pill, others discuss their experiences and results. Some mention using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling for hair regrowth.
A user's experimentation with various hairloss treatments, including medications and topical applications; as well as their desire to experience unusual sensations through the use of drugs.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hairloss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hairloss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.
A user using finasteride and dutasteride to treat hairloss, but still losing hair rapidly after stopping minoxidil. Replies suggest that the user should try oral minoxidil or switch to dutasteride for better results.
The user's decision to shave their head rather than continue using drugs like finasteride and minoxidil to try and stop hairloss, as well as other suggestions such as scalp micropigmentation.
A hair transplant of 3361 grafts, 11.5 months after the procedure, that resulted in a very natural looking NW1 hairline; the person who underwent this procedure has not experienced any hairloss and is expecting to have no future hairloss either.
A 14 year old who is experiencing hairloss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hairloss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hairloss.
People notice more young individuals experiencing hairloss and discuss possible reasons, such as diet, hormones, and stress. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
A 26-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and micro-needling over 2-3 months, with significant improvement in the crown, sides, and temples, but less in the hairline. He noted side effects like fluid retention in the ankles and weight gain but no change in libido.
Finasteride changed the user's hair texture from wavy to curly, reverting after stopping. Minoxidil was more effective for templehair regrowth than finasteride.
A user shared their 6-month update after a 5000-graft hair transplant at Sule Hair Clinic in Istanbul, noting a smooth procedure and ongoing growth without using finasteride or minoxidil. Some users expressed concerns about the decision to avoid these treatments, predicting potential future hairloss issues.
Japanese scientists discovered ABM cells, enabling successful human hair follicle cloning, potentially curing hairloss. The treatment may be available in Japan by 2028, but it will be expensive and require travel.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose treatment for hairloss, including 2.5 mg dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and injectable GHK-Cu, despite minimal hairloss. Many users suggest reducing the dutasteride dose due to potential side effects and recommend starting with finasteride instead.
A 27-year-old using minoxidil and dutasteride for hairloss has seen significant improvement but is considering a hair transplant for a more defined hairline. Most responses suggest the hair looks good, advise against a transplant, and recommend patience or trying microneedling or tretinoin.
A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.
A person started using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to regrow hair at the temples and is asking if it's possible. Some users report temple regrowth is possible with these treatments, while others find it challenging, and advise consistency and patience with treatment.
A user underwent a hair transplant with 3200 grafts and plans to update others on their progress. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride to stabilize hairloss but opted for a transplant for better results.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hairloss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hairloss.
A hair transplant performed by Dr Bruno Ferreira in Portugal, which has improved the user's appearance and self-confidence. The user also mentioned taking finasteride for 5 years to help with their hairloss.
User considers trying Fin for hair thinning, asks if stopping Fin makes hair return to original condition or worsens it. Replies suggest Fin acts like a pause button, stopping it resumes hairloss at regular pace.
The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.
A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hairloss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.
The user has maintained their hair over 10 years using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and other treatments like LLLT and ketoconazole. Despite starting hairloss at 17, they have largely preserved their hair, with some users suggesting a hair transplant for sparse areas.
OP shared a 7-year hair density progress update using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling. Creatine use was discussed, with mixed opinions on its impact on hairloss.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hairloss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hairloss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.
The conversation discusses whether starting treatments like finasteride or dutasteride early in hairloss leads to better regrowth results. One user implies that early treatment is indeed more effective, while another regrets not starting treatment sooner due to permanent hairloss.
A man successfully regrew his hair using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Microneedling over two years. Despite initial increased hairloss and slow progress, he emphasized the importance of patience and perseverance, noting that hair grew back thicker after shedding.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user, NickkSpirit, had a successful hair transplant with 1500 grafts. They recommend leading a healthy lifestyle and mention using finasteride and minoxidil as treatments for hairloss.