A user's journey with hair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.
A user shared their 6-month progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and other treatments for hair loss. They are hopeful about restoring their hairline.
A user is using a Finoxidil topical spray and is curious if oral Finasteride would be more effective, considering they are already on a DHT blocker called Cyproterone. They are concerned about the potential impact of oral Finasteride on their transition.
The user has been experiencing hair loss for years, tried ketoconazole shampoo without success, and has been on finasteride for 3 months but is unsure if it's working. A reply suggests waiting 6-12 months to properly assess finasteride's effectiveness.
A 26-year-old male with a family history of early baldness documents his hair loss journey, using finasteride, dutasteride, and Nizoral, along with lifestyle changes like weightlifting and a vertical diet. Despite some stabilization, he continues to experience thinning and remains determined to fight hair loss.
The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.
Obtaining treatments for hair loss, such as Finasteride and Minoxidil, without a prescription in some European countries. Replies to the post included experiences of being able to obtain treatments through pharmacies without prescriptions.
Individuals with oily scalps, dandruff, and diffuse thinning hair loss who have managed to either halt the loss or regrow their hair by using topical finasteride and minoxidil as well as microneedling and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
User began losing hair in 2006, used Avodart and got a hair transplant in 2012. They discuss the decline of hair loss forums and the shift to Reddit, which isn't ideal for long-form discussions.
This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.
This user reported successful hair growth after using 1mg finasteride and 1ml of 5% minoxidil daily for a year, prompting other users to suggest additional treatments such as microneedling. The before picture was taken prior to the use of these treatments.
A user's experience of using Fin, Min and Microneedle treatments to help thicken their hair before undergoing a Hair Transplant (HT) procedure. The conversation also includes discussion about the results post-HT, including pictures.
A hair transplant of 3361 grafts, 11.5 months after the procedure, that resulted in a very natural looking NW1 hairline; the person who underwent this procedure has not experienced any hair loss and is expecting to have no future hairloss either.
The user started losing hair at 17 and tried various natural remedies and supplements with little success. They eventually found minoxidil effective in reducing shedding and recently began finasteride, experiencing no significant side effects and feeling more confident.
A user experienced an allergic reaction, including swollen lymph nodes, to Minoxidil 5% with an aqueous base. Switching to a non-alcohol-based Minoxidil (Prolox 5%) resolved the allergies.
A user shared their 3-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, Pura D'or Shampoo, Nizoral, and vitamins. They reported improvement in their hairline and increased confidence, with hopes for further progress in the crown area.
The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sperm, including potential side effects like decreased ejaculate volume and total sperm count. Users share experiences and concerns about fertility tests before and after starting finasteride.
Hair cloning updates, with potential costs ranging from $200,000 to $350,000. Clinical trials may start in 2020, and some hope for cheaper options in Turkey or China.
A 24-year-old male reported a 7-month hairline recovery using 0.5mg of dutasteride daily with no side effects. Another user suggested adding minoxidil to the treatment.
In the Czech Republic, doctors are largely unaware of hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, and finasteride is hard to obtain. Many users suggest buying treatments like finasteride and minoxidil from other countries or online.
The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.
The user is struggling with the daily application of topical treatments like Minoxidil and melatonin for hair loss, concerned about the impact on hair cleanliness and texture. They are unsure how to manage the routine without washing their hair daily, which dries it out.
A user shared progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for two years, showing significant hair improvement. The user started treatment at age 20 and reported no side effects.
The conversation discusses buying RU58841 directly from a Chinese supplier for cost savings. It mentions that companies like Anageninc and Actifolic do the same.
A user shared their 115-day progress in treating hair loss using 5% Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, biotin, microneedling, and collagen peptides. They reported visible improvement and no side effects from topical Finasteride, unlike the oral form.