Hairloss progress after 12 months using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. Goal is to maintain and improve hair until old enough for hair transplant.
A user shared progress pictures showing baby hairs appearing on their NW7 scalp after 4.5 months of using Propecia (finasteride) and minoxidil. They are hopeful these baby hairs will lead to full coverage.
A user is experiencing accelerated hairloss and is struggling to maintain their mohawk. They are seeking alternatives to Minoxidil and Finasteride, considering a hair transplant, and looking for a doctor in Berlin who can prescribe Finasteride.
Promising hairloss treatments in clinical trials include Pyrilutamide, GT20029, CB-03-01, and PP405, with potential market releases between 2027 and 2029. Hair cloning remains experimental and expensive, while existing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling continue to be used.
Dermatologists have differing opinions on hairloss treatments, with some using topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, exosome therapy, PRP, and various other therapies. The user plans to use a topical solution of dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, PRP, and LLLT.
The user experienced hairline loss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and stopping microneedling. They are considering whether to continue with oral minoxidil and have resumed microneedling.
A 20-year-old is using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin cream, and microneedling for hairloss but sees no improvement in the crown area and is considering a hair transplant. Users advise patience with finasteride and suggest trying a low-dose oral minoxidil if no progress is seen.
Hairloss discussion includes Minoxidil and regrowth. Regrowing hairs start light and curly, then become dark and thick; losing temporal peaks is normal.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using finasteride 0.5mg and ketoconazole shampoo over four months, with no negative effects. The user shares a photo asking if the new growth is baby hairs, and another user encourages them to continue the routine.
The user noticed hair regrowth after 4 years of hairloss, coinciding with lifestyle improvements like quitting smoking, exercising, and a better diet. They are curious if dormant follicles can recover under improved conditions.
The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.
A 36-year-old male shared a 5-month update on his hairloss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, along with having had 3 hair transplants. He noticed hair thickening and color change within the first 2 months and regrets not starting finasteride earlier in his life.
The user is experiencing continued hairloss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and is advised to improve diet, check for deficiencies, and consider other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include sticking with the current regimen, considering a hair transplant, or accepting hairloss and shaving.
User "hairlossblows" shares their positive experience with minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hairloss treatment. They report significant hair regrowth, especially in the hairline, and minimal side effects from finasteride.
The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair density using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with microneedling as an additional treatment. They are considering a hair transplant for low-density areas but are uncertain due to existing follicles.
A 33-year-old experienced hairline improvement using finasteride and minoxidil, later stopping minoxidil while continuing ketoconazole shampoo. Initial side effects included shedding, reduced libido, and anxiety, but these resolved, leading to a full hairline recovery.
A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hairloss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.
The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth using a protocol that includes minoxidil, dutasteride, essential growth serum, argan oil, trioxidil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They express hope and satisfaction with the progress after six weeks of treatment.
19-year-old experiencing hairloss seeks advice on treatments. Suggestions include Finasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, hair systems, and consulting a dermatologist.
A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.
Diffuse thinning is unpredictable, and while some suggest treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, others emphasize acceptance as hairloss may continue. Some users share personal experiences with treatments like nizoral, scalp massage, and lifestyle changes, but results vary.
A 28 year old man's 18-month journey to treat his hairloss with Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral and T/GEL. He experienced some side effects along the way, including translucent semen and scalp less oily.
User "hemantch" shares 5 months progress using topical Fin, Min, topical Dut, and a laser cap for hairloss. Significant regrowth was noticed after 1 month, and the treatments worked well despite being bald for 10 years.
A 16-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning is considering using minoxidil and plans to start finasteride at 18, while others suggest alternatives like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. Users advise consulting a doctor before starting treatments and emphasize the importance of understanding the cause of hairloss.
A 31-year-old male with low normal-range testosterone and DHT is experiencing significant hairloss from the front scalp. He has tried Minoxidil, vitamin D3 and B12 supplements, and exercises regularly but is still seeking the root cause and effective treatment.
A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.