A 16-year-old using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 3.5 months to treat hair loss. They're seeing progress, despite continued shedding, and plan to start using dutasteride at 18.
An 18-year-old male's successful hair regrowth after three months of using finasteride 1mg daily. He reported no side effects and other users expressed admiration and curiosity about his results.
A user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment progress, which included 3200 FUE grafts, oral finasteride and minoxidil, keto shampoo, and biotin. The user also mentioned micro needling their temples for further growth and plans to observe the effects of finasteride and minoxidil over the next 6-12 months.
The conversation discusses the emotional impact of early hair loss in men, with many feeling isolated and self-conscious. Some users also mention the lack of awareness about potential treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A user started taking finasteride for hair loss and asked about its effects, the use of Tretinoin for hair growth, the right time to start minoxidil, and the effectiveness of microneedling. The responses advised patience with finasteride, suggested minoxidil as a last resort, doubted microneedling's help with finasteride, and stated no need for microneedling with Tretinoin.
A user's 11-month progress with hair loss treatment using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5%. The user is happy with the significant hairline regrowth and increased density, and is considering dermarolling for further improvement.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil with retinol for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness of this combination.
The post discusses a 21-year-old male's significant hair regrowth after experiencing shedding periods during an 11-month treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, biotin, and dermaroller. The conversation encourages persistence with the treatment despite shedding phases, as hair tends to grow back thicker and longer.
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.
The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments Minoxidil and Finasteride. They saw improvement but stopped using them, leading to significant hair loss, and are now considering restarting the treatments.
The user is expressing an obsession with hair loss and spends all their time researching and discussing it. Other users suggest seeking therapy and focusing on other aspects of life.
The conversation is about microneedling for hair loss. The conclusion is that there are differing opinions on the depth and frequency of microneedling, with some studies suggesting positive results with 1.5mm depth once a week, while others prefer lower depths and less frequent sessions.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in different populations. Some users believe that the results of Japanese studies may not be relevant to Caucasian men, especially young ones, and that East Asians may respond better to these treatments. Others argue that clinical studies should be the basis for decision-making, while acknowledging that individual responses to medications can vary.
The individual has been using minoxidil for beard growth for over two years, started oral minoxidil and dutasteride six months ago, and began RU58841 three months ago, which significantly enhanced their results. They are open to answering questions about their hair loss treatment experience.
The user, Salt_Ad6339, shares their positive experience with hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year, along with microneedling. However, they also mention experiencing chest/nipple pain and suspect it may be a side effect of finasteride. They decide to stop using it for now and see if minoxidil alone can maintain their hair. Other users in the conversation discuss the potential side effects of finasteride and suggest using an aromatase inhibitor to counteract them.
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.
The conversation is about Brad Pitt's hair and whether he has had a hair transplant or used finasteride. Some users believe that his good genetics and lifestyle choices are responsible for his hair, while others think he may have had cosmetic procedures or used hair loss treatments.
A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.
The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.
The conversation is about the comparison between finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss treatment. The conclusion is that there is more fear around finasteride due to its higher prevalence and being the first line of defense, while dutasteride is less commonly prescribed and used by those who have already tried finasteride without side effects.
Someone's brother tried Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair loss; it had minimal effect on hair but improved skin appearance. Microneedling at home was suggested as a more sustainable alternative.
The conversation is about whether creatine causes hair loss in individuals who are taking finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss. Some users report experiencing hair loss when taking creatine, while others do not. There is no consensus on the issue.
The post discusses the high cost of hair loss treatments from companies like Keeps and Roman, and suggests cheaper alternatives like GoodRx. Users share their experiences with different providers, costs, and methods of obtaining finasteride, a common hair loss treatment.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair regrowth and increased overall hair thickness after using dutasteride and derma pen treatments for 5 years. They did not experience any side effects.
A 31-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth on his crown after using oral minoxidil (initially 1.25 mg, increased to 2.5 mg, then reduced back to 1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg), without side effects except increased hair on arms, beard, and eyelashes. He also used anaphase conditioner and shampoo but no derma rolling or additional multivitamins.
User shared 1-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with positive results. Another user discussed their own experience, considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses a claim that peppermint oil is more effective than minoxidil for hair loss, with one user mentioning using a mix of peppermint and rosemary oils as a treatment. Some users are skeptical, while others show interest in the potential of peppermint oil.
User shared 15-month progress using Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hair loss. Treatment improved hair density, now considering hair transplant with fewer grafts.