Can’t take fin - options/alts? 2/26/2022
User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.
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The user is using a hair regrowth protocol including dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin, but is experiencing slow progress and seeks advice for faster regrowth. Suggestions include quitting smoking, adjusting the regimen, and considering additional treatments like topical finasteride or RU58841.
community You Long term fin users, how are y’all going 10 or 15 years down the road? Does it actually work for most people?
Long-term finasteride users report maintaining hair and experiencing regrowth, with some using it for over 20 years. Combining finasteride with minoxidil or hair transplants can improve results.
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