User achieved hair regrowth in 4.5 months using Fin, Min, Nizoral, vitamins, dermarolling, and coldwaterwashes. Coldwaterwashes improved scalp health, but unsure if significant contributor to regrowth.
A 21-year-old shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey, using finasteride, a multivitamin, coldwater hair washes, peppermint and jojoba oil, zinc, iron, L-arginine, vitamin D, and ashwagandha. They advise seeing a doctor for finasteride, considering lifestyle changes before minoxidil, getting blood work, talking about the issue with friends, and sticking to a treatment plan for at least six months.
User is considering microneedling to enhance hair regrowth after limited response to minoxidil and better results with finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Recommendations include using a 1.5mm derma roller once a week, avoiding minoxidil on microneedling days, and disinfecting the roller with isopropyl alcohol.
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.