A user noticed worsening hair loss and is considering treatments. They plan to use finasteride, Rogaine, and a ketoconazole shampoo, and seek advice on their effectiveness and usage.
A 19-year-old with thinning hair at the temples is prescribed finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil 2% twice daily. They seek feedback on the effectiveness of finasteride for young people, especially those who started between ages 18-20, given their family history of baldness.
The user has been using 1 mg finasteride daily for 3 months, with recent additions of 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and microneedling, and is seeing some hair regrowth. They are seeking opinions on their progress and discussing treatment options with others.
The user has been using finasteride for 20 years to stop hair loss and is considering using minoxidil and microneedling to regrow hair on the hairline. They are also open to trying other treatments like hair transplants but prefer less invasive options first.
A 20-year-old is using 0.5 mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for sudden hair loss, noticing reduced hair fall after one month. Users advise patience, suggesting results may take 6-12 months, and some recommend considering additional treatments like minoxidil if needed.
The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, retinoic acid, and clobetasol for hair loss treatment, after limited regrowth with finasteride and other topicals. They are seeking a source for clobetasol, as they believe it may help with their condition.
The conversation discusses a user's six-month progress in treating hereditary hair loss using a regimen that includes minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other medications. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and logic of the treatment, with some users suggesting additional methods like microneedling.
A user shared a new hair loss treatment protocol including topical dutasteride, latanoprost, caffeine, minoxidil, tretinoin, and triamcinolone acetonide. Others discussed the effectiveness and availability of these treatments, with some suggesting simpler oral alternatives.
The user noticed hair thinning and has been using a treatment with minoxidil 2%, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17 alpha estradiol for three months, seeing some regrowth. The user had dermatitis, now cured, which worsened the hair loss.
The conversation concludes that over-the-counter DHT blockers, like Saw Palmetto, are largely ineffective for hair loss. Finasteride and Minoxidil are recommended as more effective treatments.
The conversation discusses finasteride for hair loss, especially among those with a history of depression. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting no issues and others experiencing worsened depression.
A doctor advised against using finasteride or dutasteride during pregnancy. The user continues with oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, and pyrilutamide.
A user shared their positive experience with 1mg Finasteride for hair loss, seeing significant improvement in 3 months with no side effects. They expressed gratitude to the community and noted increased confidence.
A 16-year-old started using ketoconazole 2% and redensyl for hair loss, as minoxidil and finasteride are not recommended until age 18. They are seeking feedback on whether the treatment is effective or maintaining their hair.
A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-pattern baldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.
The user stopped finasteride while trying to conceive and switched to oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy but are unsure of its safety during conception.
The conversation is about choosing between Ketoconazole/Nizoral 1%/2% or selenium for dandruff. The user also mentions starting finasteride soon for androgenetic alopecia.
A user shared their 9-month progress using oral 1 mg finasteride and oral 5 mg minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no lasting side effects. Other users praised the results and inquired about the treatment details.
A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.
A user started using topical finasteride, switching from 0.1 g to 0.2 g, and is concerned if this dosage is too high. They are seeking advice on the appropriate amount to apply.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 6 months and biotin for 2 months without seeing results and is considering starting finasteride due to receding hair at the right temple. Replies suggest starting finasteride and comment on the user's hairline.
A man, 26 years old, showed significant hair regrowth after 6 months using only Finasteride, with before and after photos for comparison. Many users expressed surprise at the effectiveness of Finasteride and some planned to start or had already started the treatment, while the original poster reported no side effects.
Switching from finasteride 1mg daily to dutasteride 0.5mg daily may offer better hair regrowth. However, if finasteride is effective, fully switching to dutasteride is not advised; instead, adding dutasteride once a week could be beneficial.
Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.
A 21-year-old male is starting treatment for hair loss with 1mg Finasteride daily and 5% Minoxidil foam twice a day, along with other hair care products and supplements. He plans to document his progress monthly and is concerned about potential side effects from Finasteride.
A user shared their positive hair regrowth results after 4 months using topical minoxidil, a 0.5 dermastamp once a week, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some responses suggest adding finasteride to maintain results, while others praise the effectiveness of the treatments used.
People are discussing hair loss after COVID, with one person reporting significant thinning and asking about recovery time and treatments. Their current treatment includes daily Minoxidil, daily 0.5mg Dutasteride, twice-weekly Ketoconazole 2%, daily RU58841, and weekly microneedling.
Topical dutasteride with microneedling and mesotherapy dutasteride injections are effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women. These methods offer promising alternatives to oral therapies with potentially fewer systemic side effects.
The conversation discusses the differences between Minoxidil and Redensyl for hair loss treatment. It also questions why Redensyl isn't as commonly discussed despite claims of its effectiveness.
The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.