Hair loss treatment with Finasteride and Minoxidil showed significant improvement in 5 months. No side effects experienced, only minor shedding at the beginning.
Hair loss treatments, such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Advice is given to give the medications time to work and to consider a Hair Transplant in order to fill any gaps caused by continuing hair loss.
The conversation is about a 27-year-old male using 1mg of finasteride and 5mg of minoxidil daily for hair loss, noticing slow improvement. He is unsure if using a dermaroller will help while on oral minoxidil.
The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.
The user "cooler1082" shared their progress pictures for hair loss after using topical finasteride, minoxidil, latanoprost, and biotin. Other users commented on the positive results and asked about the specific dosages used. One user mentioned that latanoprost is an eye medication that has shown some potential for treating hair loss.
User seeks treatment to increase minoxidil efficacy. Suggestions include microneedling, oral minoxidil, and Tretinoin, with mixed experiences and side effects.
M23 with diffuse thinner hair experienced improvements after 7 months on Fin, but noticed hair thinning again recently. Seeking advice on when second shedding stops and better hair growth begins.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User shares 3.5-month Dutasteride experience, slightly below baseline, with thicker hairs but less density.
User discusses hair loss treatment progress using Dutasteride for 2 years, RU58841 for 5 months, and oral Minoxidil for 1 year. Some users share side effects and experiences with these treatments.
A user who buzzed their hair, raising their confidence. Other users suggested trying finasteride to thicken the existing hair or using hair systems as an alternative. Additionally, toppik was suggested as a way to fill in thinning areas.
User Topher1999 achieved hair regrowth using Dutasteride 3 times a week and microneedling with Dr. Pen Ultima A6 every 2 weeks for 9 months. They believe microneedling is the main reason for hairline gains.
A 29-year-old considering hair loss treatment received advice to explore a theory on androgenic/anabolic balance and was encouraged to read a beginner's guide for better recovery chances. The user expressed gratitude and willingness to try the suggested approach.
The user takes 1mg of finasteride daily and applies Rogaine (minoxidil) twice a day. The first picture is from July 2023, and the last is from November 2024, showing hair progress.
Dutasteride can take 6 months to 2 years to show results, and patience is needed during the shedding phase. Some users suggest adding RU58841 to help maintain existing hair.
The user experienced initial hair regrowth with topical dutasteride and minoxidil but later faced significant hair shedding, leading to doubts about the effectiveness of topical dutasteride. They plan to continue the treatment for a year and may switch to oral finasteride if no improvement is seen.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oral dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to make this switch or wait for the shedding to stabilize, and are concerned about potential side effects of oral minoxidil.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using a combination of Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841. The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride and added RU58841 for better results.
A hair restoration case involved injecting four different doses of Verteporfin into the mid scalp and using Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) around the extraction areas. Photos were taken and an update will be shared soon.
A user experienced severe dry eyes as a side effect of using topical and oral Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking alternative treatments. They are considering other anti-androgens like Dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilytamide, and Fluridil, despite mixed results and potential side effects.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral), and microneedling as treatments. Users are sharing their experiences and results with these specific hair loss treatments.
A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss post-Covid is considering PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. He's seeking personal experiences about the process, particularly regarding pain levels, despite his dermatologist's assurance of using local anesthesia.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth after 7 months of treatment, with the recent addition of tretinoin 0.05%. The treatment routine remained the same as before, except for this new addition.
User asks about using eucapil/fluridil with Minoxidil and how to space out application to avoid ineffectiveness. Also inquires about microneedling timing.
The user is considering two hair loss treatments: Minoxidilmax Maxogen-x, which contains Minoxidil, Finasteride, Azelaic Acid, ABN Complex, Retinoic Acid, Fluocinolone, and Caffeine, and Morr-F, which contains only Minoxidil and Finasteride. They are asking for others' experiences with these brands.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil need time to work, often taking months. Patience and realistic expectations are crucial for success.
A 23-year-old male shares progress pictures after two months of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting significant improvement in hair fullness and reduced scalp sensitivity. The user expresses gratitude for the dermatologist's support and the community's advice.
OP has been using minoxidil (topical 5%) and finasteride (oral 1.25mg daily) for 2 months and is unsure if there's hair regrowth or if it's just a haircut illusion. Mixed responses from others, some see progress, others attribute changes to the haircut.