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User shared 6-month progress of hairline recovery using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, asking for current Norwood scale rating. Responses praised impressive results, with estimates ranging from Norwood 1.5 to 3.

Female with aga tried minoxidil 5% and spironolactone, no success yet. Gladyator96 suggests waiting 6 months, adding tretinoin or dermarolling with minoxidil.

Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

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 experienced scalp irritation from Kirkland 5% liquid minoxidil, likely due to propylene glycol. They are seeking non-PG liquid alternatives that are affordable.

The user plans to use a 1.5 mm dermapen for microneedling every 10 days and is considering applying aloe vera afterward. They also inquire about the timing for washing their hair before and after the treatment.

A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

User is a Norwood 2-2.5, using 1.25 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil lotion daily since June last year, experiencing significant regrowth. They are considering additional treatments like saw palmetto, microneedling, dutasteride, aminexil, stemoxydine, mesotherapy, ketoconazole shampoo, and alfatradiol to improve hair thickness.

The user started using finasteride 1.5 months ago and minoxidil 3 months ago, with dermarolling 3 times a week. They report healthier, thicker, and stronger hair, with minimal side effects.

User noticed hair growth after 1.5 months using Fin, Min, stemoxydine, dermarolling, nizoral, and scalp massage. Others commented on promising results and potential improvement in 6 months.

The user has been using finasteride for 5 months without hair regrowth or loss and is considering adding dermarolling to their regimen. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness of finasteride with dermarolling, the type of dermaroller to use, aftercare products, and concerns about shedding from dermarolling alone.

User struggles with hair loss after 2.5 years on minoxidil and 1 year on finasteride, feeling depressed. Replies suggest accepting the situation and not focusing on baldness in public.

A user reported that using 0.5 mg finasteride daily, biotin, Nizoral shampoo, and occasional castor oil scalp massages stopped their hair loss after six months. Another user expressed hope for similar results with castor oil.

A 29-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using minoxidil 5% foam and KX826 after stopping finasteride due to side effects. He applies both treatments once daily and reports no side effects from the current regimen.

A 27-year-old male with Norwood grade 5 hair loss is using dutasteride and a hair serum with Redensyl, Anagain, Procapil, and Capilia Longa, but is hesitant to use oral minoxidil due to past allergic reactions to topical minoxidil. He plans to try dutasteride alone for 3 months before considering adding oral minoxidil.

A 30-year-old is using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil inconsistently for hair regrowth, noticing recent progress and considering switching to dutasteride. Users advise continuing the current regimen for at least two years before considering dutasteride, as finasteride and minoxidil are showing positive results.

The user experienced hair regrowth using topical finasteride 1% and minoxidil 5% over four months, with no side effects and improved hair density. They initially experienced shedding, which was followed by regrowth, and they stopped dermarolling due to concerns about damaging new growth.

A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil, and Biotin gummies, after switching from Finasteride due to insomnia. They highlighted the importance of brushing the scalp for blood flow and reported significant progress in four months without side effects.

The user experienced hair regrowth using topical finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 10%, and microneedling over a year, recovering about 5 years of hairline and 3 years of density. The treatment was applied to the temples and frontal area, with some recovery in the coronal area attributed to microneedling.

The user shared progress on hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil, 2% keto shampoo, oral finasteride, and recently switched to daily dutasteride. They reported positive results without significant side effects and are hopeful for further improvement.

The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over four months using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil daily. They reported no significant side effects and plan to reduce the minoxidil dose once satisfied with the results.

The user has been using a topical solution of minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.025% daily, along with dermastamping every two weeks and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for four months. The treatment is for hair loss.

17-alpha-estradiol may work for hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, similar to finasteride. It might lower testosterone in the scalp, reducing DHT conversion.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after three months of using 5 mg oral minoxidil nightly and plans to add finasteride to maintain progress. Many recommend combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent future hair loss.

A 39-year-old has been using topical 5% minoxidil for 11 years, added microneedling, and recently started using a topical combination of minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride, noticing some hair regrowth after three months. They experienced minor side effects when switching finasteride concentrations and plan to continue the treatment, possibly adding oral finasteride or dutasteride if significant progress is seen after a year.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 11 months using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil daily, initially using a topical treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They reported no side effects, except for increased body hair and longer eyelashes, and switched from finasteride to dutasteride for more regrowth.

A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.

The user is experiencing significant hair loss and has been using 5% minoxidil for 11 months, finasteride for nearly 6 months, and gel tretinoin for 4 months, with inconsistent use of ketoconazole shampoo. Despite these treatments, they are losing 200-250 hairs daily and are concerned about the lack of stabilization and potential continuous hair loss.

The conversation discusses using topical finasteride (0.25% gel) and minoxidil (5% foam) for hair loss, with users sharing experiences about application methods, microneedling, and results. Some users have switched to oral finasteride for convenience and cost-effectiveness, while others discuss the greasy nature of the topical solution.

The user experienced positive hair regrowth using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, initially combining oral minoxidil 2.5mg for two months before stopping due to potential side effects. They plan to continue with topical minoxidil and restart finasteride to maintain progress, reporting no side effects so far.