A user is using topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss and is considering adding pyrilutamide. They notice some improvement at the temples and seek advice on whether to focus on cosmetic results despite daily shedding.
A 43-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, with some stabilization and thin hair growth but no significant cosmeticimprovement. He is considering increasing microneedling frequency and exploring other options, as he is concerned about the lack of terminal hair growth.
Finasteride and dutasteride can show initial hair count increases within 12 weeks, but visible improvements often take longer, with many users reporting noticeable changes after a year or more. While early results may be seen under a microscope, significant cosmeticimprovements typically require more time for hair to thicken and become visibly denser.
The user is seeing slow hair regrowth using Minoxidil, Finasteride, a derma roller, vitamins, and zinc. Some suggest switching to dutasteride or adding other treatments, but others doubt significant cosmeticimprovement due to advanced hair loss.
Hair loss treatments have not advanced since 2018, with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 still being the main options. A permanent cure is unlikely due to the profitability of ongoing treatments.