A user started taking 2.5mg Dutasteride for hair loss, along with oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about liver impact. Other users warn about the high dosage and potential health risks.
User reports using 1.25 mg oral finasteride each morning and 0.75 ml minoxidil topical spray twice a day, along with vitamin D pills. Another user comments on the positive results and asks when finasteride stabilized shedding.
A 28-year-old man shared his experience with a 2990 graft FUE hair transplant at HDC Clinic in Cyprus, praising the professionalism and care received. He has been using topical Minoxidil, Biotin, Dermarolling, and recently started Finasteride and oral Minoxidil.
A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using oral Minoxidil (2.5mg) and Finasteride (1mg) for hair loss, reporting satisfaction with the results despite some light spots. Another user suggested increasing the Minoxidil dose if needed after a year.
A user is asking if a regimen of 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 2ml topical minoxidil, finasteride, vitamin E, and a multivitamin will regrow their hair. Responses suggest optimism, calling it a strong treatment plan.
User experienced new hair growth after using Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, attributing it to pyrithione zinc reducing scalp inflammation and DHT. They seek others' experiences with anti-dandruff products.
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.
The user is 2 months post-hair transplant with 6,000 grafts using the DHI method and is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. They are seeking feedback on their progress.
A user shared their hair loss progress after 2 years of finasteride and 1 year of minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling and regular exercise. They experienced initial shedding but saw significant improvement after 4 months.
The user is considering using 2.5mg of oral minoxidil daily and 5% topical minoxidil every other day on their hairline, in addition to their current regimen of 1mg finasteride and RU58841. They are seeking advice on the safety and effectiveness of this combination.
The user discusses their hair regrowth progress over almost three months using a dermaroller, Minoxidil foam, finasteride pills, and biotin gummies. They share before and after pictures to show the improvement.
The user has been taking dutasteride for 7 months with unimpressive results and recently started using minoxidil once a day. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of using minoxidil twice a day and the addition of tretinoin to enhance results.
A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.
The user experiences severe headaches from 5% minoxidil and is considering mixing finasteride with a 2% minoxidil solution or diluting a 5% minoxidil + 0.1% finasteride solution. They seek advice on the appropriate method and dilutant composition.
The conversation is about choosing between Ketoconazole/Nizoral 1%/2% or selenium for dandruff. The user also mentions starting finasteride soon for androgenetic alopecia.
A user shared progress pictures after 5 months using Hims 2-in-1 finasteride and minoxidil with a 1.5mm derma roller. Other users commented positively and shared their own experiences with the treatment.
A male in his early 40s, who experienced side effects from finasteride, used 2.5% topical spironolactone for one year with no side effects but minimal regrowth. He plans to try a 5% spironolactone solution next.
A user discussed their experience with finasteride for almost 2 years and oral minoxidil for 7 months, noting thicker follicles but no change in density. Replies suggested getting a shorter haircut to make the hair look thicker and healthier.
The user shared progress pictures after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg, oral finasteride 0.25mg three times a week, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling for two months. They reported positive results in hair growth.
The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.
A user shared their two-year progress using only topical finasteride for hair loss, recently adding keto shampoo, and plans for a hair transplant. They experienced regrowth and halted hair loss without using minoxidil due to side effects.
Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.
People discussing hair loss treatments emphasize the need for patience, as results from using finasteride and minoxidil can take 8-12 months or longer. Some users report early signs of improvement, while others experience continued shedding or slower progress.
The conversation discusses HMI 115, a new hair loss treatment with promising results, showing a significant increase in hair density after two months. Some users are skeptical, while others are hopeful for its release and potential affordability.
The user experienced improved hair growth using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1.25mg once daily, weekly dermarolling, supplements, and occasional ketoconazole shampoo for 5.5 months, but noticed hair shedding again after switching types of Minoxidil. Despite returning to the original Minoxidil, the user's hair condition worsened and shedding continued.
The user has been using dutasteride for almost a year after switching from finasteride and is now also using Rogaine (Minoxidil). They are considering a hair transplant and are inquiring if their crown might thicken enough with current treatments to reduce the need for grafts.
A 21-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil once daily, ketoconazole, and biotin supplements for over two months and is seeing new hair growth on his forehead, but is unsure if the growth will continue or shed.
A user started treating their hair loss with 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, and has seen progress in two months. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo twice a week and a derma stamp once a week with liquid minoxidil.
A user shared progress pictures after 2 months of using oral minoxidil for hair loss and plans to start dermarolling and finasteride. Responses varied, with some seeing slight improvement and others suggesting more time or a hair transplant for significant results.