The post discusses whether finasteride can maintain hair growth stimulated by minoxidil. The response indicates that finasteride cannot sustain minoxidil-grown hairs.
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.
A user's success in treating his diffuse and crown hair loss with finasteride andminoxidil; other users sharing their experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, and the importance of research and listening to one's body when deciding on treatments.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth and thickness after one year of using DutasterideandMinoxidil Foam. They mentioned regrowing hair on their temples and achieving the thickest hair since high school.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride anddutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.
The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user "its_zi" has been using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, along with microneedling, and has seen great results in regrowing hair. They plan to continue the treatment and consider a hair transplant in the future.
User took 0.5mg Finasteride daily and 1x Minoxidil daily for 3 months, experienced positive hair growth and temporary side effects. Recommends sticking with treatment and adjusting dosage if needed.
Finasteride is not a miracle drug; results vary widely, with only 2/5 getting good results. Combining treatments like minoxidiland finasteride may help, but expectations should remain low.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, with users recommending finasteride andminoxidil as effective solutions. Some users report side effects, but overall, the consensus is to use these treatments rather than waiting for a cure.
The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, andminoxidil.
Sulforaphane shows potential for hair regrowth, with users reporting reduced shedding and regrowth. Some users combine it withMinoxidiland finasteride for better results.
The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.
A user has been experiencing hair loss since 2013 and has tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, fluridil, pantostin, stemoxydine, microneedling, and Nizoral. They reported improvement after adding antiandrogens and other treatments in July of the previous year but stopped finasteride due to erectile dysfunction.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
The conversation is about a 17-year-old experiencing severe hair thinning and the advice given is to see a dermatologist or doctor to check for underlying health issues or to start treatment early if it's male pattern baldness.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasterideand added oral minoxidil, which helped regrow their hairline and reduce shedding. They experienced side effects like brain fog, sluggishness, and fat gain withdutasteride, and slight chest tightness with oral minoxidil.
A user has been taking Propecia (finasteride) for 7 months and uses topical minoxidil, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to ongoing hair shedding. Another person suggests that 7 months is not enough time to decide on switching medications.
A user experienced hair thinning after resuming Minoxidil following a 3-month hiatus, despite using a mix of RU58841 andMinoxidilwithdutasteride. They seek others' experiences with stopping and restarting Minoxidil.
Naepo's 5-month progress report detailing their journey of treating male pattern baldness withdutasterideand oral minoxidil, which has already resulted in an encouraging improvement in hair density. Others have responded with appreciation for the thorough report and asked further questions about Naepo's educational background.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
A user who had good results with finasteride andminoxidil for three years experienced sudden hair thinning and is switching to dutasteride combined with oral minoxidiland vitamin D3, and starting caffeine topicals. Some responses suggest the hair loss could be a synchronized shedding and advise patience, while others share their own positive experiences withdutasteride.
The user's personal experience with hair loss and treatment options, including minoxidil, finasteride, anddutasteride. Others commented that they had similar experiences with the effectiveness of topical versus oral minoxidil.
A user's experience with using 5AR inhibitors (Finasteride andDutasteride) in combination withMinoxidil foam and microneedling, which resulted in substantial improvements to their crown density and hairline, despite high systemic levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.
The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.
Hair loss treatments, including finasteride anddutasteride. It is suggested to try minoxidilwith microneedling as an additional treatment for regrowth, and the user reports that it took around 6 months of taking 1mg of finasteride every day before seeing results.
User "mynameisbogus" shares hair regrowth progress after 90 days using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and Keto shampoo. Others in the conversation praise the impressive results and discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments.
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.