TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hairgrowth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
Oral minoxidil was ineffective for OP, causing hair loss and unwanted bodyhair, while topical minoxidil showed significant regrowth. OP is switching to topical minoxidil with glycerin due to scalp issues with propylene glycol.
The user is happy with their hair thickening after 4.5 months on Finasteride but wants faster crown growth. Replies suggest the results are above average for this timeframe and recommend continuing Finasteride for a year before considering adding Minoxidil.
A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hairgrowth and thickness.
The user showed a one-year hair regrowth progress using finasteride only, after stopping minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They noticed hairgrowth around six or seven months into treatment.
User shares 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. Others discuss bodyhair, hair transplant possibilities, and user's treatment response.
The effects of finasteride and dutasteride on beard growth, whether minoxidil would help with facial hair loss caused by DHT blockers, and anecdotal evidence from users who have experienced either decreased or increased facial hair density while using these treatments.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.
LLLT (low-level laser therapy) is as effective or better than traditional minoxidil treatment for hairgrowth, with fewer side effects and improved long-term compliance due to milder adverse effects. Studies show LLLT increases hair density more than minoxidil, but drawbacks include the initial cost and the need for long-term use to see results.
The user has been taking dutasteride for 9 months and is satisfied with the hairgrowth results. They had a hair transplant and don't want to share hairline progress.
The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and bodyhair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress, attributing success to a consistent routine using finasteride, hairgrowth oil, Hims shampoo, a derma roller, and 5000 mcg biotin pills. They emphasized the importance of representation for people with similar hair types and encouraged others to stick with their treatment plans.
A user shared a nine-month hair regrowth progress using 5mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25mg oral Finasteride daily, with noticeable improvement and no side effects, despite a high-protein diet, occasional smoking, and regular exercise. They also mentioned using keto shampoo and having naturally increased bodyhair by about 10%.
Minoxidil and caffeine may interact, affecting hairgrowth results. Users shared mixed experiences, with some noticing improvements without caffeine and others still seeing results despite coffee consumption.
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This user was discussing their progress with hair loss treatments including 5mg oral Minoxidil and combining 3mg oral Minoxidil with MTF HRT. They also discussed side effects of increased bodyhair in other parts of the body.
Hair loss and its potential treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, and supplements. It discusses whether miniaturized follicles can be revived to grow again or must shed for new growth to appear.
A user reported that Minoxidil, a hairgrowth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.
A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased bodyhair.
People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hairgrowth.
This user uses a combination of finasteride and oral minoxidil to treat hair loss, and reports that the treatment has had an impact on his growth without any major side effects. He also shares advice on how to obtain the necessary medications in certain countries.
A user shared their 7-month progress using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and recently started finasteride (1mg) daily, reporting significant hair improvement without side effects. They noticed thicker beard growth and some hair thickening at the crown, with no shedding phase yet.
A user humorously discusses the effects of using too much minoxidil, with replies joking about hairgrowth and treatments like oral minoxidil. The conversation includes light-hearted comments and laughter about the situation.
User shared 9-month progress using Minoxidil 5% (switched to 10% last 3 months) and Finasteride 1mg daily for hairgrowth. Experienced improvement in hair volume, but crown still not fully filled; considering transplant if no further progress.
The user has been on finasteride for 16 months and is considering natural remedies like peppermint oil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, green tea extract, l-lysine, and oral castor oil to enhance hairgrowth in addition to finasteride. They are interested in the potential benefits of combining these natural treatments with finasteride to improve hair loss outcomes.
The conversation is about experiencing hyper-trichosis from taking oral Castor Oil. The user reports increased hairgrowth on the stomach and legs but is not concerned as it is harmless and will stop when the treatment stops.
A 21-year-old man shared his 2.5-year experience with hair loss treatments, including 1mg Propecia (finasteride) nightly, 12.5% Minoxidil once daily, 2% Nizoral shampoo 2-4 times a week, and later 5% Minoxidil once daily. He experienced minor side effects like watery semen and itchy scalp, and while he's seen fluctuations in hairgrowth, he's generally happy with the results and is considering experimental treatments like CB-03-01 and RU58841.
A 32-year-old male used 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for 24 weeks, experiencing improved skin and hairgrowth with initial side effects that resolved after three weeks. He plans to try dermastamping to address a stubborn cowlick area.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 3 mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25 mg oral Finasteride for hair loss. They experienced new hairgrowth, some facial hair thickening, and no significant side effects.
This user has had success with Minoxidil foam, achieving significant hairgrowth in three months without using finasteride or derma rolling. They are considering incorporating a DHT reducing strategy such as finasteride in the future.