A 23-year-old has been using minoxidil for 1.6 years, finasteride for 1 year, and ketoconazole shampoo, along with biotin, to treat hair loss. They noticed baby hairs and a fuller hairline but seek further improvement, especially in the temple areas, and are considering adding rosemary oil and a dermastamp.
The user's hair appears to have improved, looking thicker and healthier, especially around the temples, after using topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and tretinoin. Most participants agree the last picture shows significant improvement, though one disagrees.
PTD-DBM is being explored for hair regrowth by targeting CXXC5, with clinical trials expected after pre-clinical studies. Users express anticipation and skepticism about its effectiveness.
A user shared a 2-month update on their hair loss treatment, using dermarolling, Minoxidil, biotin, Nizoral, and castor oil, but not finasteride. Replies discuss reasons for delayed treatment and suggest considering a hair transplant.
User experienced hair thickening and slight regrowth using RU58841, Fin, DUT, and Minoxidil. They plan to get a hair transplant in Turkey for further improvement.
Automatic-Law-3612's progress with hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, minoxidil and pyrilutamide. They have been using these products for two weeks and noticed baby hairs in their temples getting longer.
A female, aged 17-18, is experiencing significant hair loss, feeling hopeless despite trying various treatments like leave-in conditioners, omega-3s, supplements, sulfate-free shampoo, and biotin. She is distressed as her hair continues to thin, affecting her body image and self-esteem.
Microneedling can aid hair regrowth but poses risks like permanent hair loss if not done properly. Combining it with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin, while ensuring proper sterilization and technique, is crucial for safety and effectiveness.
OP believes RU58841 affected their thyroid, causing hypothyroidism and impacting minoxidil's effectiveness. They plan to start thyroid medication to improve hair regrowth.
Hair loss discussion includes alfatradiol (Pantostin/Ell Cranell) as a potential treatment. Users share opinions on its effectiveness in their regimen.
Treatment options for female alopecia androgenetica, discussing the availability of spironolactone online in The Netherlands and other potential treatments like finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841.
The user is experiencing hairline thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil (solution and foam), dermastamping, and tretinoin. They suspect minoxidil or tretinoin might be causing the issue but are unsure.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. The user shares progress and thanks the pharmaceutical industry, with comments on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.
A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitamin D deficiency and has completed a vitamin D prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral), and microneedling as treatments. Users are sharing their experiences and results with these specific hair loss treatments.
The user has been using Minoxidil and finasteride for two years, which stopped their hair loss but did not regrow hair. They are inquiring if adding microneedling or tretinoin has provided benefits to others in similar situations.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.
The conversation discusses using shou wu chih or fo-ti/he shou wu for hair loss, with OP noticing stiffer beard and body hair. A user warns about potential liver damage from fo-ti and questions the effectiveness of alternative medicine.
The conversation is about a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. The user reports improvements after almost nine months, with no side effects, and discusses the shedding process and expectations for results.
The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.
The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using dutasteride and minoxidil for over five years and is considering adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and nizoral to their regimen. They are concerned about the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, especially with an upcoming event.
A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.
A user trying various treatments for hair loss, such as minoxidil, stemoyxidine, alfatradiol, and microneedling, with plans to add tretinoine and finasteride.
The user is struggling with seborrheic dermatitis and plans to try ciclopirox olamine after finding ketoconazole too drying. They are also using finasteride daily.
Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.
A 22-year-old female with AGA due to PCOS is using 5% minoxidil foam and 2mg finasteride daily, and is seeking advice on microneedling frequency and safety. Concerns about finasteride dosage and its effects on PCOS were discussed, with emphasis on trusting the prescribed treatment plan.
The user is experiencing hair shedding despite starting finasteride 4 months ago, with no signs of miniaturization. They are seeking advice after normal blood tests and similar family experiences.