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.
A 25-year old user's progress with only finasteride in treating their hair loss, and other users suggesting minoxidil and dermarolling as additional treatments.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 4 months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and various supplements. They reported increased body hair and some acne as side effects but noticed less hair breakage with silk pillows.
A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for four years with limited success and recently added microneedling to their regimen. They have seen some hair regrowth and are advised to continue using minoxidil alongside microneedling and consider lifestyle factors like diet and stress.
A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss with initial success, but later experienced increased shedding and no regrowth. They recently added vitaminD3 supplements and microneedling, which reduced shedding, but are seeking advice on regrowth, with suggestions to try tretinoin with minoxidil and consider dutasteride.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, experiencing better hair maintenance and some regrowth. They also addressed vitamindeficiencies, which may have contributed to their progress.
A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss and side effects from oral finasteride and minoxidil, but saw progress with a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, alongside dermastamping and vitamin supplements. He uses 2% Nizoral and keratin shampoo for hair care.
A 25-year-old male experienced side effects from finasteride and stopped using it, continuing with minoxidil, vitaminD, and considering microneedling or laser therapy. He is exploring alternatives like topical dutasteride, RU58841, and possibly hair transplants or hair systems.
A 20-year-old is using 5% minoxidil and 0.1% dutasteride foam, along with oral 2.5 mg minoxidil, Forcapil, vitaminD3, and Alpecin shampoo for hair loss, noticing new hair growth and improved hair density. They previously tried finasteride but stopped due to side effects.
The user is using a regimen of topical finasteride (.025% concentration), minoxidil, Nutrafol, and vitaminD to address hair loss. They experienced initial side effects but reported improvement over 11 weeks and are considering increasing the dosage.
The user started oral finasteride on February 3, 2025, and uses topical minoxidil, Nizoral, derma stamping, VitaminD3 + K2, and biotin/keratin for hair loss. They reported significant progress in 45 days.
Oral minoxidil is causing body hair growth but not improving scalp hair, despite using dutasteride and finasteride. Users suggest waiting longer for results, checking vitamin levels, and considering additional treatments like topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and supplements.
A 30-year-old male using finasteride for hair loss has high testosterone and estrogen levels but no side effects. He is advised to monitor hormone levels, consider dietary changes, and use additional treatments like vitaminD3, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair growth.
Minoxidil helped regrow hair from NW3 to NW2 in 5 months despite initial shedding, with additional use of VitaminD3/K2 on the scalp. Users discuss patience during shedding and the importance of continuing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after 5.5 and 8 weeks of using Minoxidil twice daily, oral Finasteride once daily, Vitamin C once daily, derma stamping twice weekly, and Nizoral shampoo three times per week. Some replies express skepticism, while others share their own experiences and advise moderation in treatment.
The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Side effects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.
The user has been using 5% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride for 8 months with great results but noticed increased hair loss in winter. They also found vitamindeficiencies and improved their diet and exercise but are still experiencing hair loss.
The post discusses the user's hair loss treatment involving daily use of 5% minoxidil, rosemary oil 2-3 times a week, derma-rolling twice a week, and daily vitaminD. A reply suggests the user to start using finasteride before hair falls out.
The user shared progress pictures and discussed using oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, recently starting finasteride, multivitamins, vitaminD3, vitamin K, tretinoin, and ketoconazole for hair loss. The conversation focuses on the effectiveness of these treatments.
A user who experienced significant hair regrowth over the course of one year by following a regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling, biotin vitamins, vitaminD3 and collagen peptides. The post includes before/after photos and details on the brands used.
A user shared their positive 3-month experience using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitaminD to treat hair loss, noting significant regrowth and minimal shedding. They also discussed potential side effects and the low likelihood of experiencing them, while being open to answering further questions.
The user has been using Minoxidil, vitamins, and a derma roller for 2.5 months with some regrowth observed. They are hesitant to add finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects, considering topical finasteride as a safer option.
A 30-year-old male successfully stopped hair loss and improved hair density using red light therapy, saw palmetto, vitamins, L-Arginine, fish oil, derma rolling, and specific shampoos, after experiencing negative effects from minoxidil and finasteride. He emphasizes focusing on blood flow and natural remedies, noting significant improvements in hair and beard fullness.
A user shared a positive experience with finasteride, using 1mg daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss prevention, maintaining hairline and density for three years. They also use a moisturizing conditioner, vitamins, and scalp massages for general hair health.
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.
A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.
A nearly 50-year-old male achieved significant hair regrowth and thickening over three years using daily finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and bi-weekly microneedling with a dermastamp. He experienced no side effects and found microneedling particularly effective for the crown area.