Placebo Response in Alopecia Studies

The user added topical minoxidil to their finasteride regimen, resulting in healthier hair and some regrowth, especially after quitting nicotine. They experienced minimal shedding and noted improvements in hairline density, finding the treatment mostly preventative.

A 35-year-old male used oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, later transitioning to oral minoxidil, to stop hair loss and improve hair density. He plans a future hair transplant and experienced temporary libido changes but no permanent side effects.

A 33-year-old man shares his positive hair regrowth results using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, and a 0.5mm dermaroller weekly. He feels more confident and encourages others to try the routine despite potential side effects.

The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatment using 1.25 mg finasteride, 3 mg oral minoxidil daily, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. Opinions vary on the effectiveness, with some noticing progress and others seeing no difference.

The user reported that using 1mg finasteride and liquid minoxidil twice a day helped stabilize their hairline over eight months, despite experiencing a dry scalp. They also mentioned no significant side effects affecting sexual function, despite initial concerns.