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 5mg over the course of 9 months.
After switching from finasteride to 0.5mg dutasteride daily, the user experienced thinner hair but no shedding. They are considering continuing dutasteride and possibly using oral minoxidil, while also dealing with allergy-like symptoms possibly unrelated to the medication.
The user is using a hair recovery treatment with 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, 5% topical minoxidil, and dermarolling twice a week. They are considering using a 1.5 mm dermaroller and red light therapy.
A user shared their positive experience with hair loss treatment, using 0.5mg of oral dutasteride daily for a year after switching from 1 mg of finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also mentioned the benefits of oral minoxidil over topical application and the use of ketoconazole shampoo.
A 31-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth on his crown after using oral minoxidil (initially 1.25mg, increased to 2.5mg, then reduced back to 1.25mg) and finasteride (1 mg), without side effects except increased hair on arms, beard, and eyelashes. He also used anaphase conditioner and shampoo but no derma rolling or additional multivitamins.
A user experienced significant hair shedding after 8 months of using oral dutasteride (0.5mg), minoxidil (2.5mg), and biotin (5mg) daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment and possible resistance to dutasteride.
A user has been using Finasteride for 1.2 years with no regrowth but no further hair loss. They started Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg and are seeing some progress with new hair growth.
A user shared their hair loss treatment progress, using 5% Minoxidil twice daily, 0.5mg Finasteride daily, and a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly. They started with a 1 mm dermaroller in May 2022.
A 28-year-old male, losing hair since his teens, started taking 0.31 mg finasteride daily for two weeks with no side effects and regrets not starting earlier. He tried various treatments like minoxidil, scalp massages, and vitamins but found finasteride most effective.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress from using Minoxidil5% and Finasteride 2.5mg since August 2024, reporting no side effects. They cut 5mg Finasteride pills in half and take them every other day, and recommend consulting a dermatologist for personalized advice.
The user is using oral Minoxidil 2.5mg, oral Finasteride 1 mg, and a 2mm derma roller for hair loss but feels discouraged by the lack of results after a month. They are seeking advice and considering additional methods like antiandrogens, exercise, and dietary changes.
A user started taking oral minoxidil (2.5mg daily) along with topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and various supplements to improve hair growth and overall health. They are also focusing on weight loss, exercise, and better lifestyle habits.
User started 0.5mg dutasteride in September 2022 and oral minoxidil in February 2023. Hair loss increased initially, but improved after increasing minoxidil dosage.
The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and added RU58841 to their hair loss treatment but hasn't seen improvement after several months, causing frustration. They also mentioned using finasteride and are confused about the lack of results despite oral minoxidil's reported high success rate.
This conversation is about a user's progress with using oral minoxidil5mg to treat their hair loss, in combination with finasteride. The replies discuss the effectiveness of this treatment and provide additional information on potential methods for obtaining it.
The user is seeking oral Minoxidil in Europe due to issues with topical Minoxidil causing dandruff and dry scalp. They have started using oral Finasteride and are considering Ketoconazole shampoo.
A 5 year journey of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss, with progress pictures shared by the user. Replies have expressed amazement at the progress.
, I’m on fin as well.
This conversation discussed the user's successful results from 5 weeks of taking an oral minoxidil medication and their experience with hair shedding while using it in combination with finasteride.
A user's progress using oral minoxidil and dutasteride to treat hair loss, which has yielded positive results. Other users have wished him luck in his journey.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
A user shared their 10-month progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride for hair loss. Another user noted the hair looks thicker and healthier, with some recovery at the front.
A 23-year-old male was using 0.5mg of dutasteride daily, 10% minoxidil twice daily for 4-5 months then once daily, and vitamin D for a month for hair loss treatment but saw a decline in results. It's suggested that the decline may be due to reducing minoxidil application to once a day and a doctor's visit is recommended for further advice.
User reports 2 months of hair growth using Minoxidil5% twice daily and 0.5 Finasteride once daily. Different Minoxidil brand and increased application frequency may have contributed to success.
The user has been using topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for hair loss without success, and is advised to reduce microneedling frequency and consider oral finasteride or dutasteride. It is noted that finasteride may not work for everyone, and some users suggest checking hormone levels and deficiencies.
The conversation is about whether 0.5mg of finasteride reduces scalp DHT as effectively as 1 mg. Users suggest that even lower doses like 0.05mg can significantly reduce scalp DHT.
A user on .5mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.
User shared 4.5-month hair loss treatment results using Fin, Minoxidil, and microneedling. Others discussed postponing hair transplant and adjusting microneedling depth.
The user transitioned from finasteride to Cyproterone and started using Minoxidil, resulting in healthier hair and regrowth. They plan to wean off Minoxidil in a year, depending on regrowth.
A user shared progress pictures after 15 months on 0.5mg finasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth starting around 9 months. They no longer see the need for a hair transplant.