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A 28-year-old man saw hair regrowth after 1.5 years using a topical treatment combining 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil. He initially experienced anxiety with oral finasteride but had no side effects with the topical version.

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Minoxidil (Min) for hair loss treatment. It concludes that applying a 5% solution once daily is sufficient, and applying it twice daily doesn't provide much more benefit. However, if a higher concentration is beneficial, it can be achieved by more frequent application.

A user's experience with aggressive hair loss from age 18-22, and possible treatments to combat this such as Dut, oral minoxidil, and finasteride.

19-year-old experiencing hair loss seeks advice on treatments. Suggestions include Finasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, hair systems, and consulting a dermatologist.

Stopping minoxidil causes significant hair loss, as continued use is necessary for maintaining gains. Combining minoxidil with finasteride may help maintain hair, but both treatments are typically lifelong commitments.

A user noticed wrinkling under one eye, possibly due to Minoxidil use. They seek advice on preventing or fixing this issue.

The user experienced severe scalp itching and hair loss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.

Caffeine may help with hair growth. A YouTube user reportedly grew significant hair using dermarolling and coffee on the scalp.

The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.

The user discusses their experience with minoxidil for hair loss, noting that drinking coffee may reduce its effectiveness. They observed better results with the liquid solution and no coffee compared to using the foam solution and drinking coffee.

The user experienced reduced hairfall after taking multivitamins, biotin pills, eating fruit, and drinking coffee. They are concerned about the lack of hair regrowth and seek advice on whether their hair will be alright.

The post discusses a hair loss treatment routine involving dutasteride, topical finasteride, rosemary oil/onion juice/coffee solution, and stemoxydine. The user emphasizes the importance of consistency, realistic expectations, and a healthy lifestyle.

Hair loss, DHT and bloodflow with Andrew Huberman; the discussion includes opinions about supplements, finasteride, minoxidil, turmeric, coffee and botox injections for hair loss.

Following a Ray Peat diet led to less hair fall, thicker hair, and new hair growth at bald spots. The diet included stopping Omega 3 supplements, eating liver, increasing fruit, sugar, and saturated fat intake, and occasionally consuming coffee, tea, raw carrots, and shellfish.

A user shared that after quitting caffeine and restarting oral minoxidil, they experienced significant hair regrowth, suggesting that caffeine might interfere with minoxidil's effectiveness by blocking adenosine receptors. They also mentioned side effects like water retention and dizziness, which subsided after a few weeks, and are not using any DHT blockers.

Oral caffeine causing hair loss is discussed. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

A 28-year-old male on TRT with a family history of MPB reports that consuming 1-2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil daily reduces hair loss and improves hair condition. Stopping the oil leads to increased hair fall and dryness.

A user shared their experience with a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of avoiding caffeine 7 days before the procedure. Ignoring this advice led to reduced effectiveness of the numbing agent, causing significant discomfort during the transplant.

Oral minoxidil may deplete collagen, potentially causing skin aging. Users discuss whether taking collagen supplements can counteract this effect.

The user is happy with their hair regrowth after using 2.5mg Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride daily for six months. They are considering adding microneedling to their treatment.

Caffeine might raise stress hormones, potentially worsening hair loss. Telogen effluvium is often misattributed to minor stressors rather than significant life events.

The user is already using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is considering adding topical caffeine. They are seeking opinions on the effectiveness of topical caffeine.

Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

A user shared their 4.5-month hair transformation using a homemade topical solution with 5% minoxidil and crushed finasteride pills, applied twice daily with weekly microneedling. They plan to switch to once-daily application with tretinoin gel to enhance absorption.

A 21-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil once daily, ketoconazole, and biotin supplements for over two months and is seeing new hair growth on his forehead, but is unsure if the growth will continue or shed.

The conversation discusses using a liposomal gel with Adenosine and caffeine for hair loss, questioning if caffeine's role as an adenosine receptor antagonist might counteract the benefits of Adenosine or worsen hair loss.

A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.

A user's 18-month progress on their hair loss treatment regimen, which includes 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling with a pen once weekly, and 0.5mg/day dutasteride; other users noted the positive effects of finasteride and dutasteride in reducing DHT levels.

User with hair loss asks if minoxidil alone can maintain hair for 3-4 years. Replies suggest trying low dose topical finasteride and addressing insomnia with lifestyle changes.

User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize side effects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.