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A user has been on finasteride for over a year with minimal hair regrowth and is considering stopping it, despite no side effects. They are also planning a hair transplant and seeking additional hair growth treatments, while managing high testosterone and scalp issues like dandruff and oiliness.

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil, which helped regrow their hairline and reduce shedding. They experienced side effects like brain fog, sluggishness, and fat gain with dutasteride, and slight chest tightness with oral minoxidil.

A user's 7-month progress using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, with no side effects from the finasteride, achieving baby hairs on the hairline and other positive results. Other users have discussed different treatments such as microneedling and supplements, providing advice and encouragement to the poster.

The conversation is about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair loss, asking for details on dosage, frequency, duration of use, results, and brand information. An update includes a skeptical view on the studies regarding melatonin's effectiveness.

The user has been using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin cream for hair loss, with positive progress noted after six months. They are advised to continue their current regimen and consider additional treatments like derma rolling, while being cautious about switching to dutasteride due to potential side effects.

The user treated hair loss for one year using low dose topical finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamping, Botox injections, and supplements. They saw a subtle improvement in their hair loss.

The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.

A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.

A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

The user is experiencing hair regrowth using a combination of oral finasteride, a minoxidil/finasteride topical spray, and dermarolling. They plan to continue this regimen and may consider adding dutasteride if needed.

A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no side effects noticed.

A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hair loss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.

Increased hair fall after starting minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin is normal. Hair may grow faster, and shaving your head is fine while on these medications.

User tried Dutasteride 0.5 mg twice a week and topical minoxidil for 3 months for hair loss. They are happy with the results.

User starts final hair loss regimen with various treatments and plans to leave subreddit for mental health. Others believe user's hair is fine and the regimen is unnecessary and potentially harmful.

Distinct-Text2787's progress with treating their hair loss over 10 months, using finasteride, Nizoral shampoo twice a week and Minoxidil twice a day. The replies congratulated them on their results and offered advice to stay consistent with the treatments.

The efficacy of low doses of finasteride to reduce scalp DHT, and whether studies showing a 61% reduction are reflected in actual results. Replies discussed hair growth as an unintended consequence of minoxidil and finasteride use, as well as self-selective bias, potential side effects, and that studies measure effectiveness by hair count changes rather than DHT inhibition.

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.

Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.

The user reports temple hair regrowth using RU58841, minoxidil, and finasteride, recently switching to dutasteride. They consider stopping RU58841 and continuing with oral minoxidil and dutasteride.

Finasteride has led to significant hair regrowth for some users, with noticeable improvements in two months, but side effects like erectile dysfunction have caused some to stop using it. Some users combine finasteride with minoxidil and other supplements, despite concerns about side effects.

A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.

The user has been taking dutasteride for 8 months and finasteride before that, with normal DHT levels but high estradiol and prolactin, leading to sexual side effects. The user is disappointed with these results.

Reverse conditioning can help achieve volume and well-conditioned hair for those with diffuse thinning. The user also mentioned using dutasteride.

The user shared their 11-year journey battling hair loss, highlighting the importance of consistent treatment and avoiding common mistakes. Treatments included minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, ketoconazole, multivitamins, and a hair transplant.

A user shared their 2-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and a diet change, without a hair transplant. Despite skepticism from others, the user insists the results are natural and encourages consistency and dietary adjustments.

A user shared their experience of getting 1400 hair grafts 5 months post-op with Dr. Vikram Jayaprakash, mentioning they have been using finasteride for 2.5 years. The responses include compliments on the results and questions about the cost and current treatments.

The user has been on finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months, experiencing minor regrowth at the temples but overall worse hair loss, with constant shedding and itching. They are concerned about thinning on the sides and nape, questioning if it's diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and seeking advice on what to do next.

RU and Pyri block androgen receptors to prevent hair loss but may also hinder hair regrowth since they prevent testosterone, which can stimulate hair growth, from binding to these receptors. The user is questioning if this understanding is correct.