A user has been using Finasteride for 1.2 years with no regrowth but no further hair loss. They started Oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg and are seeing some progress with new hair growth.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using a homemade oral solution of 1 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil. Commenters noted significant improvement and increased body hair.
The user wants to reduce their dose of topical finasteride to 0.1-0.2mg and is considering mixing 0.2ml of their current finasteride + minoxidil serum with 0.8ml of a minoxidil-only serum for better scalp coverage. They are asking for advice on whether this method is effective or if there's a better way to dilute the finasteride solution.
User made progress with topical Finasteride/Minoxidil and topical Dutasteride for hair loss. Microneedling at 1.5mm daily was also mentioned as part of the treatment.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but experienced hair thinning after adding topical dutasteride. They plan to continue with Lipogaine, finasteride, and a reduced frequency of topical dutasteride, along with dermarolling and biotin.
A 40-year-old shared 12-month hair regrowth progress using topical 5% Minoxidil with Finasteride, improved lifestyle, Nizoral shampoo, and microneedling. The user noticed improved hair density despite slow progress.
OP has been using alfatradiol and a mix of rosemary, peppermint, and jojoba oils for hair loss, with inconsistent dermapen sessions. They plan to add topical finasteride at 0.025% later.
Hair loss discussion includes potential HMI-115 treatment. Topical mucuna pruriens shows good results, blocking prolactin possibly more important than blocking DHT.
A user shared their 1.5-year progress after a FUE crown transplant, using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved their hairline and stabilized hair loss. They experienced dizziness from topical minoxidil but had no side effects from finasteride, dutasteride, or oral minoxidil.
User discusses hair loss treatment progress using Dutasteride for 2 years, RU58841 for 5 months, and oral Minoxidil for 1 year. Some users share side effects and experiences with these treatments.
The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
The user experienced hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, multivitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, with noticeable improvement in the hairline after 11 months. They reported a burning sensation on the scalp and questioned if single hair follicles could become multi-hair follicles.
The user has been using 0.5mg daily dutasteride for a year without seeing progress and previously used oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering a hair transplant and discussing various treatments like scalp massages, derma rolling, and different medication dosages.
The user is using finasteride for hair loss and is frustrated with shedding but plans to add oral minoxidil for convenience and safety. There are concerns about using topical minoxidil around pets.
A 17-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using 5% topical minoxidil, 0.05% tretinoin, and oral minoxidil, and is considering starting oral finasteride after a dermatologist suggested a hair growth spray with Capixyl, Redensyl, Anagain, and Saw Palmetto. Users advise caution with finasteride at a young age, suggesting starting with topical finasteride and consulting an endocrinologist.
A 19-year-old has been using a regimen of 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride for three months to combat early-onset balding. The user reports some progress and plans to continue the current treatment, while others suggest considering additional treatments like dutasteride for more aggressive cases.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil for two years and is considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include microneedling, stress management, and alternative treatments like topical finasteride or ketoconazole shampoo.
The user experienced significant hair shedding after using a dermapen at 1.5mm weekly, which they later realized was too much. They are now using a dermapen at 0.75mm weekly and are also using topical minoxidil twice daily and finasteride 1.25mg daily.
A 24-year-old male shared his 9-month hair loss treatment journey, initially using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and recently switching to oral dutasteride and minoxidil. He experienced manageable shedding, noticeable hair density improvement, and plans to consider a hair transplant after 12-18 months on the oral treatment.
The user is considering stopping finasteride after 1.8 years due to concerns about side effects and is exploring alternatives like minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are also considering microneedling and are advised to wait for new treatments like breezula/clascoterone.
A 43-year-old started a hair loss routine using Hims 3-in-1 chewable, topical minoxidil, rosemary oil, supplements, and microneedling, showing early progress in less than two months. The user plans to grow their hair back as it becomes thicker, expressing satisfaction with the current results.
A 22-year-old is experiencing hairline recession after switching from topical to oral finasteride, despite using minoxidil. They are considering returning to topical finasteride or trying dutasteride for better results.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased volume after using topical minoxidil for a year and adding topical finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo for three months. They reported no side effects and noted that the itchy scalp issue resolved after starting finasteride and ketoconazole.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride and minoxidil in a topical compound, along with microneedling. Users share progress and experiences, noting significant hair growth and improvements over time.
The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including panic attacks and suicidal thoughts, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They have been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.
A 24-year-old user shared their 12-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after initially starting with 2.5mg minoxidil. They experienced no side effects and noted thicker eyelashes, with results becoming noticeable around the 9th or 10th month.
The user experienced noticeable hair density improvement after two months on 1.25mg oral finasteride, taken six times a week, without using minoxidil. The user reported no side effects and plans to consider minoxidil in the future.
The user experienced hair shedding after 1.5 years on finasteride, with initial improvements followed by a decline. It is suggested to continue finasteride and consider adding topical minoxidil to support hair growth.
A 25-year-old is using a nightly routine of topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6%, along with a derma roller and Nizoral shampoo, to address crown hair loss. The user reports no side effects and noticeable improvement over 2.5 months.
An 18-year-old has been using minoxidil since March 2024 with good results but experienced sexual side effects from topical finasteride and oral finasteride, leading to stress and heavy hair shedding. They are concerned about the side effects of finasteride, potential initial shedding, and whether stopping finasteride will worsen hair loss.