A 20-year-old male shared his 4-month hair regrowth results using finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and dermarolling. Commenters noted improved hair density and the potential for further progress.
The user is attempting to regrow hair using natural methods like microneedling, rosemary oil, and capsaicin tincture, avoiding medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to past health issues. Feedback suggests these methods are ineffective, with many recommending shaving or considering a hair system instead.
Some embrace baldness, while others promote treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Opinions differ on accepting baldness versus pursuing hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil with microneedling and considering tretinoin to enhance hair growth, especially for those who are weak responders to minoxidil. It also explores the potential of using tazarotene, a stronger retinoid, to boost minoxidil's effectiveness and addresses purchasing tretinoin from Germany.
The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.
The user started experiencing hair thinning in November and began using a specific shampoo and conditioner about two weeks ago, but noticed quicker thinning since starting the product. They are questioning if the product could cause initial shedding before promoting hair regrowth, similar to how finasteride works.
The conversation discusses how Tretinoin may improve the effectiveness of Minoxidil for treating hair loss by increasing the activity of certain enzymes in hair follicles. One user comments that this information is not new.
User shared progress in treating hair loss and improving skin, using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and skin care regimen. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about costs and side effects.
The conversation is about using tretinoin to improve the response to Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. No specific protocol for tretinoin application is provided.
A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hair loss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facial hair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.
A user asks about the appropriate zinc dosage to offset side effects while taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Responses suggest zinc has a minor effect on hormones compared to finasteride.
The user has been using finasteride for six years and minoxidil for three years with no noticeable hair regrowth. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, considering a hair transplant, and trying microneedling.
Stem cell hair restoration lacks scientific evidence and is often considered a scam. Effective hair loss treatments include hair transplants, Minoxidil, and Finasteride, but stem cell treatments are not proven.
The conversation is about a user planning a blood test to monitor health while on hair loss treatments: Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride. Recommendations include testing for androgens, thyroid function, micronutrients, and basic health markers, with additional suggestions for PSA, prolactin, and estradiol.
The user experienced severe hair loss despite using Minoxidil and Finasteride and is considering switching to Dutasteride. Others recommend consulting a dermatologist, checking for health issues, and trying Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil.
A 31-year-old man using finasteride for a year is considering adding oral minoxidil or switching to topical minoxidil to address diffuse thinning, while also using a scalp massager and ketoconazole shampoo. Concerns include cardiovascular side effects, pet safety with topical minoxidil, and cost of telehealth services.
The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.
A 27-year-old user shared their 5-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil twice a day for hair loss, reporting improved hair growth despite initial shedding and experiencing only minor side effects like watery semen. They also use Nizoral shampoo, take a multivitamin, and plan to start microneedling if progress slows.
A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.
The user reports hair thickening after 2 months on 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, having previously used topical minoxidil with no improvement. Other users suggest taking consistent progress photos and share their own experiences with similar treatments.
The conversation discusses the slow transition from baby hair to normal hair while using finasteride and transitioning to dutasteride, with progress except for the crown area. It's mentioned that hair thickening can take years, with each growth cycle potentially making the hair thicker, and this process can span over 6 months or more.
The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.
The user is concerned about hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.
A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.
The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.
A hair loss regimen that includes oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil, as well as occasional dermapen treatments; the user inquires about when they noticed most regrowth.
Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen's hair growth regimen, which is believed to include a transplant and other treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, PRP injections, DUT injections, and possibly stem cells.
A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.
A user's nine-month journey of hair growth with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral; some participants thought the user had a hair transplant while others disagreed.
The user started finasteride again, using it every other day, along with a laser helmet, inversion massage, and various supplements. They are considering Minoxidil but had a bad reaction previously and plan to get hair grafts.