Hair loss treatment progress with Dut, Min, Keto, needling, and RU/Min/Fin/Dut topical. User noticed improvement, believes RU and needling most effective.
User started 0.5 mg dutasteride in September 2022 and oral minoxidil in February 2023. Hair loss increased initially, but improved after increasing minoxidil dosage.
The conversation discusses the potential of a new hair loss treatment, GT20029, which targets androgen receptors in the scalp and is in phase 1 trials in China. Users express hope that this treatment will be more effective than current options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
User Clay1211 shared 1-year progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaroller for hair loss. Commenters expressed surprise and praised the impressive results.
User experiencing hair loss on dutasteride; otherssuggest shedding is normal and to track progress with pictures. Some mention using RU58841 for improvement.
Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studiesshowing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.
The availability of Topical Dutasteride, a potential treatment for hair loss, which can be purchased without prescription from MinoxidilMax. Other treatments discussed include Topical Finasteride and PRP injections, with discussion around dosage, efficacy, side-effects and safety.
The user seeks alternatives to Propylene Glycol (PG) for delivering topical finasteride due to scalp irritation. They consider using Propanediol 1,3 and ask for other suggestions.
A user shared their 115-day progress in treating hair loss using 5% Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, biotin, microneedling, and collagen peptides. They reported visible improvement and no side effects from topical Finasteride, unlike the oral form.
The conversation discusses affordable hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and natural remedies like castor and peppermint oil. Specific treatments for hair loss are the focus.
The user shared their 7-month progress using a topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting some improvement in hair thickness but acknowledging poor photo quality. They plan to switch to a combination of topical dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, hoping for better results.
The user has been using chewable minoxidil and finasteride for 100 days, noticing some hair thickening and feeling more confident. The chewables contain 3mg minoxidil and 1.1mg finasteride.
OP reports that after 3 months on 2.5mg dutasteride, their hair hasstopped falling out and is thick again, but they are considering stopping due to potential mood and energy side effects. Other users discuss experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and side effects, with some suggesting lower doses or alternative treatments like topical applications.
A user shared their 2-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil once daily, 1% nizoral shampoo twice a week, and weekly derma stamping. They reported significant improvement and no major side effects, with plans to consider dutasteride if needed.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.
A user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen of 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, 2.5mg biotin, and vitamins. Despite the shedding, they remain optimistic and plan to continue the treatment for a year before making any conclusions.
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.
The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.
A user shared a 60-day progress update on hair regrowth using only 5% Minoxidil foam once daily. Otherssuggested adding finasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss and maintain long-term results.
A user shared progress photosshowing hair regrowth using 5% minoxidil foam, microneedling, and 2% ketoconazole. They also started taking multivitamins and are considering adding finasteride.
A user shared a 3.5-month hair loss treatment progress using topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, noting improved confidence and satisfaction with the results. Other users congratulated and praised the progressshown in the pictures.
Natural remedies like rosemary oil, coconut oil, and onion juice are generally seen as less effective compared to medical treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some users believe natural oils can help, but modern medicine is often more reliable.
User used Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil for one year to treat hair loss. They discussed possibly trying RU58841 or pyrilutamide in the future.
The effectiveness of using minoxidil alone as a hair loss treatment, and whether or not finasteride should be taken in addition to the minoxidil. Repliessuggest that minoxidil is only effective for a short period of time, and finasteride should be added to the treatment plan.
User "Number_Worried00" is using a treatment stack for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Cetirizine, and Pyrilutamide. Another user suggests that if the cause is vitamin deficiency or inflammation, the stack may not be effective.
A user (seblt) who has had side effects from finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841 but is now trying pyrilutamide as a last resort, with other users providing advice and support. They have already seen some baby hairs growing after 10-14 days of treatment and will provide updates in 1-2 weeks.
The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.
A young man in his mid-20sstarted using finasteride and biotin for hair thinning and hasseen less hair loss after three months. Othersshared their positive experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, discussed potential side effects, and encouraged early treatment for hair loss.
A 37-year-old person taking 0.25mg of Finasteride daily to treat hair loss, with the goal of saving existing hair rather than regrowing it, who experienced an expected dramatic shed and subsequent improvement in their hair noticeably after 3 months. A 38 year old had a similar experience with the same timeline and result.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and mentions using finasteride. It also suggests getting a biopsy to differentiate between MPB and other conditions.