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This user has had positive results from taking a 1 mg dose of finasteride and increasing their daily dosage of minoxidil from 2.5 to 5 mg over the course of 9 months.

The user is considering using topical dutasteride to prevent hair loss progression from Norwood 1 to Norwood 2 at age 25, and is concerned about the long-term effectiveness and potential shedding from the treatment. They are currently using a shampoo with caffeine, rosemary, and saw palmetto, and have noticed hair thinning and changes since age 20.

User has been using minoxidil for 5 years and recently started finasteride, 2% nizoral shampoo, low light level laser helmet, microneedling, and biotin supplement to prepare for a hair transplant. Another user suggests it's not too much and mentions additional treatments like dutasteride, oral min, RU, and pyrilutamide.

User 1: Female, 24, prescribed 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 100mg spironolactone, asks about others' experiences. User 2: Male, 32, took oral minoxidil for a year, saw better results at 3.75mg, experienced thicker eyebrows, longer eyelashes, and longer body hair.

A human trial involving verteporfin for hair regeneration, with the results showing some regrowth of 1-2 hairs in an area where a follicular unit was extracted. The conversation also suggested that future studies should involve higher doses and more frequent injections.

A 28-year-old male on TRT with a family history of MPB reports that consuming 1-2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil daily reduces hair loss and improves hair condition. Stopping the oil leads to increased hair fall and dryness.

Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment that has been tested in Phase 2 trials and may be available for purchase through a group buy in June. It is purported to have similar effects on hair growth as Dutasteride.

A user from India discusses using a topical solution containing Minoxidil (50mg) and Finasteride (1mg) twice a day for thinning hair and Norwood 2/3. The dermatologist recommended it for maintenance with slim chances of regrowth, and the user seeks advice on its use.

The user started finasteride at 0.25 mg daily, using Nizoral 1-2 times per week, and microneedling once a week for hair loss. They hope to see positive results and share progress in a few months.

A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.

User turned 30 with full hair thanks to Dutasteride and minoxidil. Switched from Dut to fin 2.5 mg daily for long-term health, also uses dermarolling, nizoral, and low inflammation lifestyle.

A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

Hair loss discussion includes topical spironolactone treatment, used 1-2 times daily for 2 weeks with no changes yet. Minoxidil and Propecia caused nasty side effects for the user.

27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.

A user shared their successful hair loss treatment using 1.25mg finasteride daily, 2.5mm microneedling every 1-3 weeks, zinc pyrithione shampoo, occasional scalp massages, and 40% glycolic acid on temples. They reported significant progress over 21 months.

A user reduced finasteride dosage due to side effects and plans to stop it gradually while continuing minoxidil 2% daily. They aim to replace finasteride with healthy habits, exercise, and supplements.

The conversation discusses affordable hair loss treatments, including oral dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and topical finasteride/minoxidil mixtures. Users share methods to obtain these drugs cheaply and legally.

A 22.5-year-old male is frustrated with doctors for not taking his diffuse thinning seriously. He has been using finasteride for 2.5 years, avoids topical minoxidil due to dandruff, and is hesitant about oral minoxidil due to weight and injury concerns.

A 19-year-old shares his hair loss experience and treatment routine, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, 2mg oral minoxidil daily, ketoconazole shampoo every 2 days, and a healthy lifestyle. He notes that oral minoxidil is showing better results than topical minoxidil.

A 23-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using a topical spray with 0.3% Finasteride, 7% Minoxidil, 2.2% Ketoconazole, and 0.2% Biotin, along with microneedling. He noticed new hair growth on his temples and experienced initial shedding, with no significant side effects after the first month.

The user asks about the order and compatibility of using topical minoxidil, stemoxydine, The Ordinary natural moisturizing factors + HA for scalp, RU58841, and Nioxin system 2 leave-in treatment. They seek advice on layering these hair loss treatments.

A user shared their one-year progress with hair loss treatment, using topical minoxidil, 2% keto shampoo, microneedling, and finasteride. They plan to start dutasteride and are considering switching to oral minoxidil.

A 27-year-old user shared their 7-week progress using topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6% daily, along with keto 2% shampoo twice a week and derma needling every 2-3 weeks. They reported no side effects.

The conversation discusses the use of a derma roller versus a derma stamp for microneedling to prevent hair loss. The user has been using topical minoxidil for 2 months without results and seeks advice on needle length.

A user is losing hope after 5 months on finasteride, seeing more hair loss and minimal positive changes. Another user advises that shedding is normal and benefits may take up to 2 years.

David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.

A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.

A user is seeking feedback on a homemade topical finasteride formula for hair loss, consisting of 7.5 mg of finasteride, propylene glycol, ethanol, and distilled water. They aim to achieve a 0.0125% solution by applying 2 ml daily.

The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hair loss could be due to telogen effluvium instead.

A user is seeking advice on where to buy 6% Minoxidil in the US without continuing with Curology. They are currently using a mixture of 6% Minoxidil, 2% Ketoconazole, and 2% Caffeine but have not seen results yet.