The conversation discusses the appearance of hair transplants immediately after surgery, noting that scars will be covered as hair grows. The original poster underwent both FUT and FUE procedures.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after experiencing significant hair shedding, and is also using oral minoxidil. Dutasteride helped stop the shedding, but it's too early to determine if it will reverse hair loss.
A user reported significant hair regrowth after 4 months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no major side effects. They are considering oral minoxidil and use microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
Oral minoxidil has shown positive results for hair regrowth, but concerns about its side effects, such as heart issues, are noted. Adding a DHT blocker like finasteride is recommended for better and more lasting results.
A user tried various hair growth treatments, including drinking topical minoxidil, using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and applying GHK-Cu, growth hormone peptides, and liposomal sulforaphane. They experienced thicker hair, while others discussed the risks and benefits of these methods.
A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.
A user shared their one-year hair treatment results using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, reporting thicker hair without side effects. Others discussed similar treatments, noting improvements in hair thickness and hairline appearance.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride without side effects, starting with finasteride and not using minoxidil or dermarolling. They attributed success to a unique genetic response to DHT blockers but did not share their full regimen, frustrating others.
The user is using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for hair loss and has noticed minor improvements after 27 days, including baby hairs along the hairline. They are also using a combination spray of topical finasteride and minoxidil.
Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.
A 40-year-old man experienced significant hair density improvement after using 5mg oral Minoxidil for one year, 3 months of Finasteride, and 8 months of Dutasteride. Dutasteride was chosen for its stronger effect against DHT compared to Finasteride, and the user reported no side effects.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride, having previously used finasteride and topical minoxidil. They reported no side effects from the current regimen of 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after two months on a Hims oral treatment combining 3 mg minoxidil, 1.1 mg finasteride, and vitamins. The treatment is considered a normal/high dose, and the user reported initial side effects like oily skin and acne, which subsided over time.
The user shared their 12-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They also used a derma stamp weekly and treated seborrheic dermatitis with Mometasone and Nizoral.
Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.
The user "OP" reported significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping. OP experienced initial shedding but no other side effects.
A user reported using 1.25mg finasteride daily for 9 months with positive hair growth results and increased libido but slower beard growth. Other users commented on the appearance of straightened vs. natural curly hair and potential hair damage from straightening.
A user shared 3-month hair regrowth results using a combination of oral Dutasteride, daily Minoxidil, RU58841, micro-needling, Keto shampoo, scalp massages, and supplements. Positive progress was noted, and encouragement to continue was given.
A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.
A user experienced severe hair shedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
A user started taking finasteride for hair loss despite initial fears. Others shared their positive experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, encouraging the user.
A 17-year-old is concerned about hair loss and questions his dermatologist's advice against using finasteride due to age. The dermatologist recommended a serum with aloe vera, saw palmetto, biotin, and dexpanthenol, but the user is skeptical and considers using minoxidil instead.
A 26-year-old male showed hair improvement after 6 months of daily 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil. He thanked the tressless community and haircafe for their support.
User shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement after 6 months of Minoxidil and 3 months of Finasteride, along with dermastamping twice a week. Another user encouraged them to continue the good work.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth over 3.5 months using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling. They are pleased with the results but unsure how to style their growing hair.
A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after two months back on finasteride and minoxidil, following a two-year break. The user also mentioned experimenting with hair dye and considering growing their hair for an undercut.
The user stabilized hair loss with oral Finasteride and saw significant hair growth after adding oral Minoxidil. They also used collagen peptides and had no side effects.