A 20-year-old shared progress pictures after 2 years of using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Responses included admiration and requests for more details and updates.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Istanbul, including before and after photos. They are considering taking oral Minoxidil post-operation but are avoiding Finasteride due to side effects.
A user has been taking a chewable combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins daily for three months without side effects or shedding. They are considering adding derma rolling to their routine.
A user is considering adding PRP and mesotherapy to their hair loss treatment and is deciding between two options: Promoitalia, which contains Phosphatidic acid, Riboflavin, and Superoxide dismutase, and the more expensive Melsmon, a human placenta derivative. They seek advice on which option to choose based on effectiveness and scientific backing.
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.
After six months of using topical minoxidil once daily and oral finasteride every three days, the user saw improvement in hair thickness, particularly at the crown, and some new hair growth at the hairline. They also used a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly, which they believe contributed to their progress.
Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.
A 22-year-old with high estradiol levels is considering starting finasteride for hair loss. They have an upcoming endocrinologist appointment to discuss whether they should proceed with the treatment.
A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hair loss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.
A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss was prescribed two shampoos and hair vitamins by a dermatologist who suggested seborrheic dermatitis as the cause. However, users in the conversation suggested the hair loss could be male pattern baldness (MPB), recommending monitoring the situation and considering finasteride as a treatment.
The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hair loss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.
Female with aga tried minoxidil 5% and spironolactone, no success yet. Gladyator96 suggests waiting 6 months, adding tretinoin or dermarolling with minoxidil.
Tretinoin may improve minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth, but results vary; some users report no change or potential hair loss acceleration. Tretinoin is included in some topical hair loss treatments sold by dermatologists and online companies.
Actor Jacob Batalon's receding hairline and how it is a sign of his success despite dealing with hair loss, with some people suggesting he may be using treatments such as Minoxidil or Finasteride to manage it.
Actor Patrick Stewart's success despite having a receding hairline, how hair loss may not be as crippling as it is perceived to be, and how different people are attracted to different physical features.
The user reported maintaining hair with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral, vitamins, and lifestyle changes over 18 months, and switched to topical finasteride due to side effects from the oral form. They also improved their microneedling technique.
The effects of using various treatments on hair loss, with one user reporting positive results after 6 months and another user commending their progress. Treatments discussed include rosemary mixed with jojoba oil, minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, dermastamp, and Nizoral shampoo.
The user mixed Pyrilutamide with a KB solution and noticed some undissolved powder, questioning if more shaking or liquid is needed. They use Pyrilutamide from Anagenic.
TGF-B affects hair growth, both causing stem cell division and death depending on amounts. Amplifica's treatment injects Scube3 to increase TGF-B for hair growth.
A user's progress using oral minoxidil and dutasteride to treat hair loss, which has yielded positive results. Other users have wished him luck in his journey.
User started using Min after success with Fin, improving hair thickness and regrowth. They discuss plans for lifelong use of Fin, Min, keto shampoo, and dermarolling, and ask for others' experiences with Min.
The conversation discusses hair cloning progress and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Users also talk about hair transplants and their effectiveness.
RU58841 is a controversial hair loss treatment with mixed reviews; some users report success, often in combination with other treatments like finasteride or minoxidil, while others experience side effects like chest pain. The treatment's discontinuation is speculated to be due to patent expiration and lack of profitability, despite some users continuing to use it as part of a broader regimen.
Some users report significant hair regrowth without microneedling, using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Others believe microneedling enhances results, but opinions vary on its necessity.
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.