The user has been using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss but has seen no progress. Suggestions include trying Dutasteride, increasing Minoxidil dosage, or considering a hair transplant.
A user shared their 3-year progress using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting significant hair regrowth and some side effects like bloating, seborrheic dermatitis, and water retention. The user is happy with the results, noting improvements in both the crown and hairline.
Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.
OP is considering adding dutasteride to their regimen of finasteride and minoxidil to address hair loss plateauing. Users suggest oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant, with mixed opinions on dutasteride's effectiveness for temple regrowth.
A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.
Serum DHT is mostly inactive; sebum DHT is a better measure for hair loss. Users discuss using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical treatments like KX826 and RU58841 for better scalp DHT suppression.
A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.
User is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride and adding pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment. Other users recommend dutasteride for its effectiveness and suggest adding pyrilutamide.
User experienced hair regrowth and no side effects after 10 weeks on 0.25mg finasteride daily, along with biotin, collagen, micro-needling, and hair oil. They stopped minoxidil due to inconvenience and noticed initial shedding but now see more fullness.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and their effects on hair and muscle gains. Users debate effectiveness and side effects, mixing scientific approaches with jokes.
OP is trying various treatments (finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, dermarolling, tretinoin) to regrow hair after 8 years of baldness. Users suggest persistence and possibly adding dutasteride, noting that age and consistency affect results.
A 19-year-old experienced worsening hair loss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.
The user "OP" uses a combination of topical minoxidil 5%, finasteride 0.025%, and caffeine to combat hair loss, with noticeable results over 5-6 months. Side effects include unwanted body hair growth and an itchy scalp, but no significant sexual side effects.
Koshine 826 (Pyrilutamide) is being used by several users to address hair loss, with mixed results on shedding and side effects. Some users report reduced shedding and no side effects, while others experience increased shedding and potential issues with libido and erectile dysfunction.
A 26-year-old male shared his 9-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil once a day, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. He reported no side effects and significant improvement, with users discussing various experiences and advice on similar treatments.
A 28-year-old shared his 2-year hair loss treatment progress using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and Revita shampoo. He saw significant improvement, especially with minoxidil and dermarolling, and stressed consistency.
The user is underwhelmed with six months of hair regrowth using Hims spray with finasteride and minoxidil, along with dermarolling. Other users suggest continuing the treatment, considering oral medications, and possibly a hair transplant for better results.
Finasteride and Dutasteride can be obtained cheaply through Amazon One Medical with an Rx Pass subscription for $20/year. Users discuss various options and costs for hair loss treatments, including Blink Health and Mark Cuban's pharmacy.
A 33-year-old user has been on finasteride for 10 years with great results and recently increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5 mg to improve hair thickness and possibly regrow hair. They are considering microneedling and a hair transplant to enhance their hairline and temples, despite already having significant improvement.
The user experienced gradual hair thinning since 2021 and tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, rosemary oil, oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and oral dutasteride. They are considering switching to daily finasteride and adding topical dutasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling due to side effects from oral dutasteride.
The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.
A user speculates that a fast metabolism might affect the effectiveness of dutasteride for hair loss. Another user argues that drug response is unrelated to metabolism speed.
Dutasteride is discussed as a treatment for young hair loss sufferers, with mixed experiences regarding side effects and effectiveness. Some users report positive results with Dutasteride, while others prefer Finasteride or Minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
The user spends around 200€ monthly on hair loss treatments, including Kx826, Alfatradiol, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, and a Dermastamp. The total cost is approximately 220$.
The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride but found success with Dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They recommend trying Dutasteride if finasteride causes issues.
A user shared their 15-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil once daily, noting significant improvement after adding finasteride. They experienced mild side effects, including reduced erection strength after a year.
The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 1.5 years using dutasteride (DUT) and oral minoxidil. They switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil due to lack of results and experienced no side effects.
The user has been on finasteride for over a year and switched from topical to oral minoxidil five months ago, but is unsure if the current shedding and small hairs are signs of improvement or worsening. They are seeking advice on whether to wait longer or switch treatments.
User is pleased with hair growth results after nearly a year of using Minoxidil and finasteride, despite experiencing shedding phases. They noticed thicker hair regrowth and saw visible improvement around the 4th or 5th month.
A 24-year-old tried minoxidil, finasteride, keto shampoo, and derma-rolling for hair loss but saw no improvement and is now at Norwood 5. They feel there's nothing more they can do and are considering going bald despite not liking the look.