Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
A user shared their 2-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and a diet change, without a hair transplant. Despite skepticism from others, the user insists the results are natural and encourages consistency and dietary adjustments.
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 discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.
Hair loss treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo and vitamins D3 and Omega 3, which appear to have been successful in regrowing hair on a user's temples that had been slick bald for 8-9 years.
A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hair loss during that time.
The user's progress with hair loss treatments, including Fin 1mg daily, Minoxidil once a day and Keto 2% twice a week. Another user commented in response.
This conversation is about a 21-year old male's success with using finasteride, minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo to regrow his hair. He increased the finasteride dosage from 1mg 3x per week to 1 mg daily for maximum results. People in the thread commended him on his progress.
A user's successful hair regrowth over 33 months using daily finasteride and minoxidil, microneedling 2-4 times per month, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The user's progress has inspired others to consider similar treatments for hair loss.
Individuals with oily scalps, dandruff, and diffuse thinning hair loss who have managed to either halt the loss or regrow their hair by using topical finasteride and minoxidil as well as microneedling and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
Topical VitaminD3 may stimulate hair growth and has been used for Alopecia Areata. There is a question about the lack of research on its use for Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA).
A user reported no success with Minoxidil after a year but observed good regrowth after taking 5000 IU of vitaminD3 daily for 2.5 months. They are seeking opinions on whether they will see full regrowth and if others have had similar experiences.
The conversation discusses recommendations for VitaminD3 supplements for hair health. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Hair is growing faster after 2 weeks of using topical vitaminD3 in alcohol/oil. The user plans to continue the experiment for 3 months before giving a full review.
OP saw positive results from 4 months of finasteride, vitaminD3, and microneedling. They plan to add rosemary and castor oil but decided against using minoxidil.
The user reports progress in hair regrowth using finasteride every other day, topical minoxidil once daily, ketoconazole twice a week, and VitaminD3 with zinc. They note improvement in temple areas and the appearance of baby hairs.
The user shared progress pictures after almost three months of using minoxidil with rosemary, topical finasteride with a dermastamp, biotin, and vitaminD3. They cut their hair shorter than in the first picture.
A 27-year-old shares his hair loss recovery journey using Minoxidil 5%, topical Finasteride 0.1%, oral Finasteride 1mg, Ketoconazole 2%, Climbazole + Piroctone Olamine weekly, and VitaminD3 60k I.U. weekly. He reports significant improvement over four months.
A 20-year-old using minoxidil, weekly microneedling, biotin, vitaminD3, rosemary oil, and saw palmetto shampoo for hair regrowth. The user is in the shedding phase and hopes for better results in months 3-6.
A user shared their 2-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride topically twice a day, and VitaminD3 weekly. They experienced initial side effects like weaker erections and mood swings, which resolved after one month.
The user saw no hair regrowth after six months using minoxidil, daily dermarolling, and vitaminD3. Many suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results.
The user shared progress pictures and discussed using oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, recently starting finasteride, multivitamins, vitaminD3, vitamin K, tretinoin, and ketoconazole for hair loss. The conversation focuses on the effectiveness of these treatments.
A user reports significant hair density increase and new growth at the temples after two months of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, MK-677, zinc, and vitaminD3, with shedding stopping a week ago. They recently added MK-677 to their regimen.
A 26-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using Minoxidil and finasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and occasional vitaminD3. A commenter praised his impressive results.
The conversation is about a person starting a hair loss treatment regimen including 1mg finasteride, 2ml minoxidil twice daily, dermarolling with a 1mm needle, and taking vitamin C, biotin, and vitaminD3. They plan to share their results in 6 months to a year.
The user experienced hair thinning after switching from minoxidil to finasteride, capixyl serum, and PRP treatment. They returned to minoxidil and took vitamin B12 and D3 supplements, but their hair remains thinner, and they are unsure about continuing finasteride.
The user experienced hair loss due to undiagnosed anemia and has been taking iron and vitaminD3 supplements, which improved their energy levels but not hair regrowth. They are seeking advice on additional treatments or steps to restore hair after iron deficiency anemia.
A user reported positive results after 80 days of using finasteride 1mg daily, along with vitaminD3 supplements. They noticed thicker hair and new baby hairs, and are considering adding minoxidil in the future.
Minoxidil helped regrow hair from NW3 to NW2 in 5 months despite initial shedding, with additional use of VitaminD3/K2 on the scalp. Users discuss patience during shedding and the importance of continuing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.