Use retin-a cream and maintain a good skincare routine to counteract skin issues caused by topical minoxidil. Taking sublingual minoxidil can also be beneficial.
User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Othersshare their experiences, with some having side effects and othersseeing positive results from the treatment.
A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medicationssuch as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.
A 49 year old man's experience with hair loss treatments; he has tried finasteride and minoxidil, but experienced dizziness in the past. Others have shared their experiences and encouraged him to keep trying his current treatment regimen.
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.
Minoxidil may cause wrinkles and dark circles, which some users report can be mitigated by adjusting dosage. Reactions vary, and while some dismiss these side effects, others experience significant changes.
Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite side effects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.
The user has been using Finasteride 1mg, 5% Minoxidil, Nizoral, and derma stamping for one month. Opinions on hair regrowth are mixed, with some seeing new growth and others attributing changes to longer hair.
This user has experienced hair loss, and treated it with a combination of finasteride and minoxidil for one year. They have reported slight heart palpitations and headaches, which diminished after the third month of treatment.
19-year-old experiencing hair lossseeks advice on treatments. Suggestions include Finasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, hair systems, and consulting a dermatologist.
User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.
Using topical Minoxidil (Kirkland 5%) to treat thinning hair, with some users reporting positive results and others not seeing any effect. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and adapalene gel.
A 37-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5 years and dutasteride for 9 months to address hair loss, noticing improvements but also some recent thinning. He experienced no significant side effects from either treatment, except a slight decrease in semen volume with dutasteride, and is considering trying oral minoxidil again despite previousside effects.
A user is concerned about hair loss despite using finasteride for 6 months. Otherssuggest patience, noting visible regrowth and recommending a combination of finasteride and minoxidil.
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for almost 3 years for hair loss, and hasseen some maintenance of hair but not significant regrowth. Suggestions from others include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, and considering microneedling or hair fibers for better appearance.
User shared progress pictures after 2.5 months of using minoxidil twice daily on eyebrows and temples, along with dermarolling 1-2 times weekly with a 1.5 mm roller. They discussed noticeable improvements in hair growth.
A user's progress with hair growth using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride and Nizoral shampoo every once in a while. Replies indicate that the user hasseen good results from this treatment, including thickening and darkening of their hair.
User follows a hair loss protocol with topical finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, stemoxydine, and microneedling. They plan to get a hair transplant at month 9 and ask for opinions on their progress.
The user has been using topical minoxidil for 5 months and oral finasteride for 3 months, reporting positive results without side effects. They apply minoxidil twice daily and take 1 mg of finasteride daily.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for nearly four months, along with derma rolling and Nizoral, and isseeing noticeable hair regrowth and thickening, especially around the temples and crown. They are considering continuing the treatment and possibly trying oral finasteride, but are cautious due to a history of depression.
A 28-year-old man regrew hair using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a derma roller over 1 year and 9 months. Initial side effects resolved, and he maintains his hair with continued treatment.
Dutasteride and oral minoxidil improved the user's hair thickness, darkness, and curliness, making them look more attractive and younger. The user takes 0.5mg of dutasteride and 2.5mg of minoxidil daily.
A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Repliessuggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.
A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.
A user shared a 17-month update on their hair loss treatment, which included a hair transplant of 2300 grafts, using a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering another transplant and seeking honest feedback on their progress, while othersshare their own experiences and advice on hair loss treatments.
HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss that can reverse miniaturization and make individual hairs thicker, as evidenced by data from macaques given the treatment and one subject in the phase I trial.
User shares 3-month progress using Fin, Minox, Nizoral, and dermarolling for hair loss. Others praise results, discuss dermarolling, and suggest continued treatment for full coverage.