The user is experiencing hair shedding while using finasteride and topicalminoxidil with tretinoin, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. They hope the shedding indicates future hair regrowth.
The user has been using a combination spray with 0.1% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and tretinoin for over a year but feels their hairline has worsened. They are considering increasing the concentration of finasteride and adding 5% minoxidil once a day, while another user suggests trying oral finasteride for potentially better results.
TopicalFinasteride is most effective at 0.1-0.25%, and Minoxidil at 5%. Tretinoin is optional, and additional ingredients like biotin, caffeine, and saw palmetto are recommended.
The user is experiencing scalp irritation from a compounded treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They are considering switching to a non-alcohol, propylene glycol-free formula with a lower tretinoin percentage to reduce irritation.
The conversation is about incorporating tretinoin into a hair loss regimen after using minoxidil and finasteride for years, with discussions on the effectiveness of minoxidil and the potential benefits of adding tretinoin. Users also discuss the effectiveness of oral minoxidil and other topical treatments like diclofenac and fluocinolone.
A 17-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using 5% topicalminoxidil, 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 topicalfinasteride and consulting an endocrinologist.
A dermatologist advised stopping oral Minoxidil for a 19-year-old and suggested a topical mix with Minoxidil, Finasteride, Tretinoin, and Melatonin, while continuing oral Finasteride. The user is curious about the effectiveness and side effects of switching to Dutasteride compared to the topical mix.
The user shared progress pictures after using topicalminoxidil for 8 months and topicalfinasteride for 5 months, along with other treatments like tretinoin cream, microneedling, and specialized shampoos. They are seeking feedback on their hair regrowth progress and are concerned about reaching a plateau.
A 20-year-old male has been using a topical mix of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for five months without seeing significant hairline improvement. He is considering adding oral dutasteride or a hair transplant for better results.
User shared progress pictures after 5 months using 5 mg oral minoxidil, a topical formula with 8% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and 0.01% tretinoin, and a 1.5 mm Dermapen every other week. The conversation discusses the effectiveness of this regimen for hair loss.
A 28-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using a topical spray containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin, along with occasional microneedling, after stopping oral finasteride due to side effects. He is pleased with the progress after three months and plans to continue using the spray.
A 20-year-old experienced side effects from oral finasteride and is considering switching to topical treatments, including minoxidil and tretinoin. Another user shared their experience of switching to topicalfinasteride and minoxidil, then to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting no side effects with dutasteride.
The user shared their 4-month progress using oral finasteride and topicalminoxidil, with a specific application routine. They adjust the minoxidil application to manage costs, applying it daily with variations in quantity and additional tretinoin on certain days.
The user is using a 5% minoxidil solution with low propylene glycol and 1 mg of oral finasteride daily but is still experiencing hair shedding, especially at the temples and front. They are concerned about absorption issues and considering adding tretinoin to improve results.
The conversation is about a person's 3.5-month hair regrowth progress using a combination of 8% topicalminoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and 0.01% tretinoin, 5 mg oral minoxidil, and weekly use of a 1.5mm dermapen.
The user shared progress pictures and discussed using oral and topicalMinoxidil, microneedling, recently starting finasteride, multivitamins, vitamin D3, vitamin K, tretinoin, and ketoconazole for hair loss. The conversation focuses on the effectiveness of these treatments.
The user is considering starting a topical treatment for hair loss, using a spray containing 0.3% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and 0.01% tretinoin. They are questioning the dosage and considering reducing the application to achieve 0.15% finasteride and 5% minoxidil.
The user experienced headaches and brain fog with a topical solution containing Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Latanoprost, and Caffeine. They are considering switching to oral or topicalFinasteride to see if it alleviates these side effects.
The conversation discusses switching from topical to oral minoxidil, using oral minoxidil daily and topicalminoxidil only on microneedling days. The user also mentions using finasteride and tretinoin but has not seen results after two months.
The user has been using finasteride for almost a year, starting at age 18, and added tretinoin and 5% topicalminoxidil 1-2 months ago. They are concerned about hair receding again despite the treatments.
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topicalfinasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
A 26-year-old discusses hair loss treatment using oral finasteride microdosing, topicalminoxidil with tretinoin, and dermastamping every 10 days. They started experiencing hair loss at 19 and have been using these treatments for 8 months.
The user is not seeing hair regrowth after 12 weeks of using topicalminoxidil and oral dutasteride, despite being on finasteride for 18 months, and is considering adding tretinoin. Another user suggests continuing the current treatment for 6-12 months before making changes.
The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for three months to address hair loss. They are considering adding tretinoin and are discussing the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.
A 19-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topicalminoxidil since December, with initial success, but has experienced hair thinning and loss since May. Despite using microneedling and tretinoin cream to enhance minoxidil, his dermatologist advised using only minoxidil, causing concern about worsening hair loss.
A 21-year-old is using a topical solution with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, along with supplements and specific shampoos, and is considering switching to oral treatments if no progress is seen in a few months. They are concerned about diffuse thinning and potential future hair transplants, and are exploring additional treatments like microneedling and tretinoin.
A user shared their hair loss journey, starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil in 2019, switching to Dutasteride in 2024, and adding topicalMinoxidil and Tretinoin. They experienced slight temple thinning, which improved with Dutasteride, and reported no significant side effects except for thicker eyebrows and hair color change.
The user has been using a combination spray of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for 5 months, along with microneedling and biotin, and is uncertain about hair regrowth progress. Other users suggest more time is needed for results, with peak results at 2 years, and mention oral dutasteride as an effective treatment.
The conversation is about a 20-year-old male considering a topical gel combining finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hair loss, looking to replace his daily minoxidil with this new treatment. He has seen good regrowth with minoxidil but is nervous about starting finasteride.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of topicaltretinoin as a monotherapy for hair loss, with users suggesting it may not be as effective as minoxidil or finasteride. The original poster is considering other options like a phenol peel and is concerned about the risks of derma rolling.