4 months M26 Fin/Min/Keto/microneedle Progress Pictures 11/20/2023
A 26-year-old male shared progress pictures after 4 months of treating hair loss with finasteride (1.25 mg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), topical minoxidil twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly, and weekly microneedling at 1.5 mm. He is seeing hair growth improvement, especially in the front, and is considering hair grafts for the crown area if necessary for more density.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1.5 years fin plus almost 3 years min, I think I’ve definitely made progress but I’m still not where I want to be, advice?
The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for almost 3 years for hair loss, and has seen some maintenance of hair but not significant regrowth. Suggestions from others include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, and considering microneedling or hair fibers for better appearance.
community Can a hair transplant be successful with this much loss?
Use minoxidil and finasteride for 1-2 years to promote regrowth and stabilize hair loss before a transplant. Long-term use of these medications is needed to maintain results and prevent further loss.
community Need Advice on Addressing Hair Loss: Big 4 or Jump Straight to Transplant?
A 24-year-old male is considering the "Big 4" treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling) or a hair transplant for hair loss. Most users recommend starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil to stabilize hair loss before considering a transplant.
community Second update: almost 3.5 months min microneedling 1.5mm once a week ketoconazole shampoo 4 times a week
A user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling; some participants questioned the results due to previous posts about hair transplants, but others agreed that quick results are possible with certain treatments.
community 29M, 5.5 months of: 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling once a week and 20mg RU58841. No notable sides. I feel much better, and happy to have started treatment just in time. I just wish I started sooner! The dandruffy gunk you see is definitely propylene glycol from minoxidil :')
User shared 5.5-month progress using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling weekly, and 20mg RU58841, with positive results and no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, dosage adjustments, and the importance of age in treatment efficacy.
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