A 7-month progress report of using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as keto dieting and derma stamping; the discussion also touched on RU58841 and its potential side effects.
The user discussed switching from RU58841 with Minoxidil to Finasteride due to cost, noting better physical feelings and hair growth with RU58841. They are considering returning to RU58841 and checking DHT levels after a month.
The user reports improvement in temple hair after three weeks of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, stemoxydine, and follicopeptide. They note visible progress by maintaining the same hair length for comparison.
The conversation is about a person's 3.5-month hair regrowth progress using a combination of 8% topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and 0.01% tretinoin, 5 mg oral minoxidil, and weekly use of a 1.5mm dermapen.
The user is using topical minoxidil and multivitamins with zinc for hair regrowth and is unsure if the results are due to treatment or natural hairline changes. Other users suggest consulting a doctor about finasteride, but the user is advised to follow their dermatologist's guidance.
The conversation discusses a user's 6-month progress in treating hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil spray, DHT shampoo (Spartan), and dermarolling. The user shares their experience and others inquire about the DHT shampoo's function.
A user's 15-month experience with oral finasteride, minoxidil, zinc and vitamin C, caffeine, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss, which has yielded impressive results. Suggestions were made to stack a topical DHT blocker with the finasteride or increase the microneedling regimen, and it was suggested to re-evaluate at the two year mark.
A user shared their 2.5-month progress using minoxidil (once daily), finasteride (0.25mg daily), dermarolling (twice a month), Nizoral (twice weekly), zinc, and biotin for hair loss. They are optimistic about maintaining and regrowing hair.
A user reported using oral Minoxidil 3mg, oral Finasteride 1mg, topical Minoxidil, dermarolling twice a week, and taking biotin and vitamin D daily for 10 weeks. They noticed small hairs growing at the hairline after 6 weeks.
The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin for hair recovery and is considering adding topical Minoxidil and dermastamping to improve results. It is suggested to use micro-needling once a week with a 24-hour gap before applying topical Minoxidil.
OP has been using a premixed topical solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.025% tretinoin for 6 months with good results and is unsure if shaking the bottle is necessary. OP is also using Dutasteride and is curious about the impact of shaking on treatment effectiveness.
A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about absorption and considering adding tretinoin for better results. Microneedling is suggested as a method to improve absorption, with varying depths and frequencies recommended.
A user's successful 4-month hair growth progress using Hims spray with 6% Minoxidil, 0.3% Finasteride, and a .25mm dermaroller twice a week. The user applies the spray once a day and has not experienced any side effects.
OP shared a 1-month progress update on using a topical solution with dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hair loss. Users noted regrowth and discussed tretinoin's availability.
A user discusses their rapidly receding hairline and a prescribed topical solution containing 7% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, and 3% biotinoyl tripeptide. The solution is a custom compound from their dermatologist, costing $50 for a one-month supply.
A 33-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and recently added dutasteride, a minoxidil+tretinoin+azelaic acid solution, and derma stamping to treat hair loss for 5 months. There is confusion about the order of progress pictures, making it difficult to assess the treatment's effectiveness.
The user does not respond well to minoxidil and is seeking an alternative to Tretinoin to upregulate sulfurtransferase activity for hair loss treatment. No specific alternative treatments were mentioned.
Topical finasteride concentrations are likely much higher than necessary for effective follicular DHT suppression, with current standards being 100-1000 times above the theoretical minimum. Lower concentrations (0.001-0.0025%) might still work locally while minimizing systemic exposure.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
The 24-hour waiting period after dermarolling before applying minoxidil is unnecessary. New research supports the simultaneous application of minoxidil with microneedling for better hair growth results.
The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution to complement it, excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.
Zinc pyrithione and piroctone olamine are effective for reducing hair shedding, possibly more so than ketoconazole. There is a concern about zinc pyrithione shampoo interfering with minoxidil, but it's unclear if this is proven.
The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.
A user found that taking Zyrtec (Cetirizine) and Advil helped reduce their scalp inflammation and pain, potentially creating a better environment for hair growth. They have not used any other medication for hair loss or scalp issues.
The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.
The conversation discusses the timing of applying Minoxidil and finasteride after microneedling. Opinions vary, with some suggesting immediate application and others recommending waiting to avoid skin irritation.
The Shiseido/Replicel RCH-01 trial results were disappointing and ineffective. Users expressed skepticism and frustration, suggesting alternatives like Tsuji or simply accepting baldness.