User reports using 0.5mgfinasteride, 12.5mg zinc daily, and keto shampoo weekly for hair loss. After one month, there's a slight reduction in hair shedding and no side effects.
A user experienced mild side effects from 0.5mgfinasteride daily, including increased estradiol and minor gynecomastia. They are considering taking a low dose of exemestane to reduce estrogen levels.
Oral dutasteride (0.5mg) is most effective for male hair loss, followed by oral finasteride (5mg), oral minoxidil (5mg), and oral finasteride (1mg). Different treatments have benefits and side effects, and results don't apply to women's hair loss.
A user shared their five-year journey battling hair loss using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil twice a day, and occasional dermarolling, resulting in thicker hair. They plan to undergo a hair transplant and hope to inspire others with their story of perseverance and commitment.
A 21-year-old is worried about hair loss despite taking 0.5mgfinasteride every other day for 7 months. Users suggest continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, and possibly adding minoxidil.
The user started a hair care routine using 0.5mgfinasteride daily, 2ml of 5% minoxidil, and 4.5mg of cetirizine topically to address hair loss. They plan to provide updates and are also interested in cetirizine's potential to reduce scalp itching and redness due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
User experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months of using 0.5mgfinasteride, along with minoxidil and dermastamp. Side effects include increased sensitivity to poor lifestyle choices, but overall confidence improved.
A user's successful hair loss treatment using ketoconazole shampoo, 0.5mgfinasteride, and 5% liquid minoxidil. They noticed significant results after 4 months, with reduced hair fall observed earlier.
The user began using topical minoxidil in 2020 without regrowth, then added 0.5mgfinasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil/finasteride most days, and weekly micro needling since December 2022. They also use peppermint-infused jojoba oil for hair health and have noticed less gray hair.
The user experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil, switched to Nanoxidil with no side effects, and is now on 0.5mgfinasteride 3-5 times a week but is concerned about significant hair shedding and lack of new growth. They are seeking encouragement and advice on whether to trust the process.
The user experienced tiny vellus hairs from 0.5mgfinasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil over 9 months. Topical minoxidil, alfatradiol, and RU58841 applied twice daily for 1.5 months significantly improved temple hair regrowth.
The user is taking 0.5mgfinasteride and 0.5mg Loniten orally daily, using Eucapil twice weekly, and Minoxidil foam once daily for hair loss. They believe Eucapil effectively stops hair loss despite side effects like breast growth.
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
The conversation discusses which vitamins to take alongside 0.5mgfinasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including a multivitamin, iron, zinc, B12, vitamin D, Nutrafol, collagen, vitamin C, saw palmetto, and magnesium. Nutrafol is noted for its benefits but also criticized for containing too much biotin.
Hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride 0.5mg daily, finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% 2x daily, dermarolling, low-level light therapy (LLLT), ketokonazole shampoo, and diet optimization; discussing their effectiveness and side effects.
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
A man, 35, shows 3-month hair regrowth progress using 0.4mg oral finasteride, 1.0mg minoxidil, topical minoxidil once daily, weekly dermastamping at 1.5mm, and ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced initial worsening, has no side effects, and received positive feedback on his early results.
The user was prescribed 5mgFinasteride and later switched to 1mg for hair loss, also using topical Minoxidil. They are concerned about potential lasting side effects from the initial 5mg dosage.
A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mgfinasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.
A user was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss, which is a higher dose typically used for prostate issues. Many suggest using a pill cutter to reduce the dose to 1mg or less per day, as it is more cost-effective and equally effective for hair loss.
A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mgfinasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.
A user shared progress pictures after 15 months on 0.5 mg finasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth starting around 9 months. They no longer see the need for a hair transplant.
The user is currently using oral finasteride for hair loss and considering adding Eucapil, dutasteride mesotherapy, and microneedling to their treatment regimen. They are seeking alternatives to minoxidil, such as Stemoxydine, due to concerns about minoxidil's side effects.
The user has been taking dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg orally for 3 years to treat hair loss, which has stabilized their condition. They are considering adding topical RU58841 to their regimen but are uncertain of its effectiveness and contemplating a hair transplant instead.
The user "mallanboy" shared their experience with using 0.5mg Dutasteride once a week, 0.5mgFinasteride every day, and 2.5mg Minoxidil every day for hair loss. They mentioned that their hairline has slightly improved and their hair density has increased after switching from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil after 8 months. They hope to maintain their results until they are 30 years old for a hair transplant.
A user who has seen improvements in their hair loss after taking finasteride and minoxidil once a day for 5 months. Other users offered advice and support, with some cautioning about potential side effects of the treatments.
The user regained hair using a routine including Nizoral shampoo, 0.5mgfinasteride daily, topical minoxidil at night, and microneedling every two weeks. They switched from topical to oral finasteride to save money.
A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mgfinasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.
The user started taking multivitamins, derma rolling, using rosemary oil, and taking 0.5mgfinasteride daily. They noticed slight hair improvement and are questioning if the changes are due to finasteride or the other treatments.