The user has been using a chewable containing Finasteride, Minoxidil, and vitamins for nearly 5 months, noticing new baby hairs and increased dandruff. The chewables are from a company called Hims, and another user suggested a small hair transplant for better results.
The user shared a 4-month update on using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamins for hair regrowth, with occasional derma-rolling. They experienced initial shedding but saw significant hair growth, including facial hair.
The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss since October 2024, with noticeable progress, and is considering switching to a new regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, and biotin. They are seeking advice on the new treatment plan and its potential effects.
A user from France is seeking ways to obtain oral minoxidil in the EU without a prescription, as local doctors are hesitant to prescribe it. Suggestions include visiting Spain for a prescription, ordering online, or consulting doctors in other EU countries like Portugal.
Finasteride may affect neurosteroids, impacting mood and sexual function, with varied user experiences. Some report side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction, while others find it effective for hair retention or prefer alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments.
The user reports noticeable hair regrowth after using 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo every other day for three months. The dermatologist advised against finasteride due to the user's age but mentioned it might be needed later.
The user applied topical 0.1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil, along with weekly microneedling, resulting in significant hair regrowth. The user also lost 10kg through diet and exercise.
Mixing tretinoin into minoxidil foam is being considered to simplify a hair loss treatment routine. The current regimen includes oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, topical minoxidil, and fluridil.
The user experienced increased hair loss after switching to a cheaper brand of topical minoxidil and did not see improvement after returning to the original brand. They are seeking advice on what to do next.
An 18-year-old is concerned about hair thinning and is considering starting Minoxidil and finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to begin these treatments.
The user has tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilutamide, and several topical growth factors, but continues to experience a receding hairline and thinning. Despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the user is unsure why these treatments are ineffective and seeks advice on the underlying cause.
The conversation discusses using topical spironolactone for hair loss, with the original poster already using oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and latanoprost. Opinions differ on the effectiveness and safety of adding spironolactone, with some users suggesting alternative treatments like finasteride and vitamin supplements.
The user received 1600 hair grafts but is dissatisfied and plans a second transplant for better coverage. They use minoxidil and finasteride and are considering adding dutasteride.
A 22-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin to regrow hair after shaving it off due to a bad haircut. They are open to staying bald if the treatment doesn't work and are not considering a hair transplant due to cost.
The user is using 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, rosemary mint oil, scalp massaging, a derma roller, multivitamins, and hair vitamins for hair regrowth. They are considering adding pumpkin seed oil, a derma pen, and saw palmetto vitamins, and are advised to consider finasteride.
The conversation is about finding a source to purchase TrichoSol online for making DIY topical hair loss treatments without ethanol or propylene glycol. The user is seeking advice on where to buy raw TrichoSol.
The user experienced hair thinning after using expired Finasteride for two months and is concerned about its effectiveness. They have resumed using a new box and hope to recover any lost progress.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and bald spots, using Nizoral, rosemary oil, fluocinolone, and receiving PRP treatments. They are considering oral minoxidil and finasteride but are hesitant due to age and financial constraints.
Finasteride and oral minoxidil effectively maintain a youthful appearance and full head of hair, despite genetic predispositions to balding. The discussion also considers the impact of DHT blockers on masculinity and aging, with lifestyle choices like sunscreen use and a vegetarian diet mentioned.
A user is experiencing scalp flaking from a finasteride/minoxidil topical solution and considers using salicylic acid shampoo to remove propylene glycol residue. Another user suggests trying a leave-in conditioner to address dryness and flaking.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over three months using 1.25mg oral finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling. Initial side effects included mood swings, but these stabilized over time.
The user has been using dutasteride for 8 months and added oral minoxidil 1.25mg for 4 months, seeing improved hair density despite minor shedding. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dose to 2.5mg due to concerns about side effects.
A 17-year-old is considering using minoxidil (OM) for hair thinning but is concerned about potential side effects and hormone disruption. They plan to use rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, hair peptides, microneedling, and scalp massages as part of their treatment.
A 22-year-old male is switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to limited results with topical use, while continuing oral finasteride and considering side effects. Users discuss experiences with oral minoxidil, noting potential side effects like swelling and headaches, but also its effectiveness compared to topical treatments.
Finasteride can increase estrogen levels, causing dizziness and nausea. Users discuss adjusting treatment and diet, and explore alternatives for hair loss management.
Shiseido's S-DSC Hair Multiplication Treatment in Japan is available to foreigners but is expensive and not very effective. Despite past disappointments, there is hope for future treatments with more options in development beyond Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Users discuss hair loss and styling techniques to conceal thinning hair, mentioning treatments like finasteride and oral minoxidil. Some stop hair loss but not regrow hair, considering options like scalp micropigmentation or hair transplants.
Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride for hair loss, with similar safety profiles. Individual responses vary, and factors like Minoxidil use and age differences may influence results.
OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).