A user shared progress pictures after 15 months on 0.5 mg finasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth starting around 9 months. They no longer see the need for a hair transplant.
A user shared progress pictures after 10 months on finasteride and 7 months using minoxidil, noting some hair shedding. Their routine includes oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, red light therapy, rosemary mint shampoo, and dermarolling.
A user switched from Kirkland minoxidil to a cheaper Amazon brand called Adellina, which includes Biotin, Ginseng extract, and Collagen, and saw significant hair growth within a week. They also transitioned from oral to topical finasteride after achieving their hair growth goals.
A 20-year-old male uses oral finasteride daily, ketoconazole shampoo, rosemary and castor oil, and dermarolls for hair loss. Despite initial shedding and some baby hair growth, he worries these treatments may not be enough long-term.
A user shared their 90-day progress using chewable finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins for hair loss. They experienced initial shedding, followed by regrowth of baby hairs, and now have more hair than before starting treatment.
A user noticed increased hair loss after taking B12 supplements for two months, with B12 levels rising to 1500. They are seeking help as other tests show normal levels of minerals and vitamins.
A user shared their 5-6 month hair loss progress using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and topical minoxidil every two days, along with a hair nutrient mask. Another user praised the use of dutasteride.
A user experienced increased testosterone and estradiol levels after starting finasteride/dutasteride and is asking if these levels will return to normal over time. The conversation focuses on whether these changes are temporary.
A 31-year-old with diffuse thinning experienced significant hair regrowth after nearly 5 months on Finasteride 0.75mg MWF. Despite initial side effects like testicle pain and reduced sex drive, these issues resolved, and positive effects included reduced nighttime urination and scalp itching.
Lighting and camera angles can greatly affect the appearance of hair thickness in photos. Consistent conditions are crucial for tracking progress, and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can show results in about 6-8 months.
A 16-year-old is asking if their hair situation has improved after using rosemary oil, rosemary water, derma rolling, and ketoconazole, and is considering starting Minoxidil. Replies comment on the user's hairiness and high DHT levels.
A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride involves gradually increasing dutasteride while decreasing finasteride. Studies show dutasteride 0.5 mg daily can improve hair density in men unresponsive to finasteride.
Kevin, a YouTuber known for his channel "haircafe," helped many with hair loss through treatments like finasteride. He recently took down his channel and checked into a psych ward due to mental health issues and backlash over old posts.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oral dutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.
User has been on 1mg finasteride for 6 months, using minoxidil, derma rolling, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil, seeing new but thin hair growth. Another user advises patience, noting hair loss stabilization and some regrowth.
A 41-year-old shared 15 months of hair loss progress using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, and weekly derma rolling or stamping, reporting no side effects. The treatments are working slowly but effectively.
The conversation is about identifying ingredients in a scalp serum and their effects on DHT levels. The serum contains various ingredients like Aqua, Biotin, and Oleanolic Acid.
The conversation discusses a user's experience with switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticing a decrease in hair density. They question if finasteride could be more effective than dutasteride for some people, while others suggest that shedding is normal and it takes time to see results from dutasteride.
The post shows a user's hair loss progression after 10 months using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5%, and recently adding Nizoral 2% and dermarolling with a 1.5mm roller. The user is 23 years old.
The conversation is about a user's one-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg of finasteride daily. Users are asking about the timeline of visible progress, the user's age, and whether they experienced shedding.
A user is considering whether to continue using RU58841 or switch to hair system patches for a receding hairline, while already using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Another user suggests buying RU58841 in powder form to save money and notes the original poster's hair has significantly improved.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
A man saw improvement in hair loss after a year using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, but reduced finasteride due to side effects. He switched to 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical finasteride twice daily, microneedling weekly, and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, but may stop minoxidil due to chest pains.
The conversation is about the potential cost of GT20029 if FDA approved, with estimates around $150/month. Comparisons are made between GT20029, finasteride, and their mechanisms and side effects.
The user experienced significant hair loss due to health issues and is now using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly 3 months. They are hopeful about tiny hairs/dots indicating regrowth and are considering a hair transplant later in the year.
A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.
A user reported using a 1mm derma stamp, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil for 2 months and noticed baby hair growth where there was none before. They are questioning if this is real growth or just miniaturized hair.
A user reports hair regrowth at the temples after starting 0.33g of finasteride every other day in January, combined with weekly microneedling sessions. They experienced sexual side effects at higher doses, which improved with a lower dose and supplements like broccoli extract and l-citrulline.
A user on finasteride for hair loss is considering topical dutasteride to further reduce scalp DHT and is using various other topicals as substitutes for minoxidil due to concerns about the safety of their cats and potential heart side effects from oral minoxidil. They are exploring whether a once-weekly application of topical dutasteride would be effective.