Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with mixed results and suggestions for combining treatments or considering hair transplants. Some users experience no improvement or side effects.
The user shared their 9-month hair regrowth progress using topical Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 0.05%, retinoic acid 0.01%, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, and supplements like biotin. They experienced some hair density improvement but minimal change in the hairline, with initial side effects from finasteride that resolved after dosage adjustment.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.
Salicylic acid in Nioxin shampoo may reduce minoxidil effectiveness by inhibiting sulfotransferase activity, potentially causing hair loss. Users suggest stopping salicylic acid use or trying alternative treatments like high-concentration tretinoin or medicated minoxidil/finasteride shampoos.
The conversation discusses using azelaic acid to reduce scalp inflammation while using RU58841 for hair loss. It suggests applying azelaic acid in the morning and RU58841 at night to avoid degradation, while also using dutasteride and minoxidil.