Hair loss progress after 12 months using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. Goal is to maintain and improve hair until old enough for hair transplant.
User started finasteride at 18, added minoxidil later but stopped due to side effects. Hair loss continued despite treatments, considering dutasteride but hesitant. Others suggest trying dutasteride and discussing with a dermatologist.
User reports 2 months of hair growth using Minoxidil 5% twice daily and 0.5 Finasteride once daily. Different Minoxidil brand and increased application frequency may have contributed to success.
Hair loss treatment with Finasteride and Minoxidil showed significant improvement in 5 months. No side effects experienced, only minor shedding at the beginning.
The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.
Hair transplant results after 1 year discussed, with mostly positive feedback on density and appearance. User considers another surgery for hairline, but overall improvement noted.
User shared successful hair regrowth results using Minoxidil and Microneedling with a Dr. Pen M8 model. Discussed routine, needle depth, and frequency for optimal results.
User switched from finasteride to combination dutasteride and finasteride for hair density improvement. They noticed less hair shedding and more youthful skin, with a reply suggesting less DHT could increase elastin in skin.
User hides baldness with side hair growth, others suggest it looks good but may not work in all conditions. Some recommend starting treatment or considering a hair transplant.
How Finasteride and Dutasteride help reduce hair loss by reducing the amount of DHT in scalp areas, as well as discussing factors such as sensitivity to DHT, 5α-reductase expression in different parts of the hair follicle, and scalp tension.