The user experienced initial hair density improvement with finasteride, but later felt scalp pain and a plateau in results. They added alfatradiol for scalp inflammation and divi scalp serum to their routine, and are curious if others have similar experiences.
The user is experiencing asymmetrical hair loss at the frontalhairline and is concerned about potential conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. They have started using finasteride and pumpkin seed oil to address the issue.
The user experienced hair regrowth using topical finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 10%, and microneedling over a year, recovering about 5 years of hairline and 3 years of density. The treatment was applied to the temples and frontal area, with some recovery in the coronal area attributed to microneedling.
Topical tretinoin applied to the face may exacerbate hair loss in some individuals, potentially triggering conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. Experiences vary, with some users reporting no impact on hair, while others experience significant hair loss.
Mike, 46, is experiencing hair thinning at the temples and frontalhairline. He plans to try microneedling with a pen and topical dutasteride after oral minoxidil and finasteride showed limited effectiveness and oral dutasteride caused side effects.