The conversation discusses using Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHT blockers for hair growth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.
A user is seeking advice on shampoos and hair styling products to slow down hair thinning and avoid harmful chemicals. They currently use a biotinandcollagenshampooand are considering alternatives like wax or oils instead of gel.
Treatments for hair loss, including using finasteride and minoxidil regularly, together with keto shampooand dermapen; the user's progress since starting treatment five months ago; and discussion of potential side effects.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, Lead_Tasso, is expressing gratitude for the community's help in restoring their confidence in treating hair loss. They have been using finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min) and have also been taking hair and nail vitamins.
A 23-year-old noticed crown thinning and started using 1.25mg finasteride, biotin supplements, biotin/collagenshampoo, and 1% nizoral shampoo. After 3 months, they reported improvement and side effects that subsided after 2 months.
The new OGX thick and full shampoo formula makes hair poofy and soft, ruining its previous thickening effect. The user is seeking old bottles of the original formula.
A user shared their 6-month hair regrowth results using minoxidil, head massages, biotin, and overall better hair and body care, without using finasteride. Some responses discussed side effects of finasteride, the effectiveness of biotin, and asked for details about the user's treatment regimen.
The user is seeking recommendations for the best shampooand conditioner for hair loss, excluding ketoconazole, and is currently taking finasteride 1mg. They are also curious if hair products can still be used alongside hair loss treatments.
The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.
The conversation is about finding a conditioner suitable for thinning hair, with the original poster currently alternating between a caffeine shampooand Nizoral every two days but not using any conditioner.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, andbiotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.
A user's experience using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, vitamin D, scalp massage, exercise, and avoiding vaping and 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner to treat hair loss; they also discussed the side effects of finasteride.
A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.
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.
A user who experienced significant hair regrowth over the course of one year by following a regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling, biotin vitamins, vitamin D3 andcollagen peptides. The post includes before/after photos and details on the brands used.
A user sharing their positive experience with taking finasteride as part of their hair loss treatment regimen, which also included biotin, Nizoral Shampoo, OGX Biotin & CollagenShampoo, and iRestore Laser Cap. Others shared their own experiences and advice on treating hair loss.
Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.
A user reported improved hair thickness after using 1mg daily of finasteride, minoxidil foam twice daily, vitamin D, andbiotinshampoo, and later reduced the finasteride dose to 0.5mg. They plan to provide another update at the 6-month mark.
A user hopes to regrow hair using a routine of Min/fin solution twice daily, dermarolling twice weekly, multivitamins daily, andbiotin twice daily. Another user doubts the effectiveness of biotinand multivitamins.
A 25-year-old shared his 4-month progress using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, a 1mm dermastamp, Nizoral, and upgraded shampooand conditioner. He feels he sees some regrowth, though some commenters attribute the change to a different hairstyle.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
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.
Hair loss from seborrheic dermatitis can be temporary. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, along with collagenandbiotin supplements.
Asteride into your routine
In this conversation, the user Icy-Indication267 was asking when they should start finasteride to treat their hair loss, which had responded well to minoxidil after two months. Other users shared advice on incorporating micro-needling and topical finasteride into their routine for optimal results.
A user recommends a biotincollagenshampoo for making hair appear thicker and feeling nice. Another user mentions using a similar product with argan oil from Walmart.
A user's hair regrowth journey using biotinand minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampooand Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hair loss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.