The user experienced noticeable hairgrowth after 9 months using oral dutasteride, with full results expected in 20-24 months. They prefer oral treatments over topical minoxidil due to convenience.
User reports 2 months of hairgrowth using Minoxidil 5% twice daily and 0.5 Finasteride once daily. Different Minoxidil brand and increased application frequency may have contributed to success.
Oral minoxidil can boost hairgrowth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
KX-826 initially improves hairgrowth but declines after 24 weeks, with mild itching as a side effect. Combining it with minoxidil and finasteride may improve results, but long-term effectiveness is uncertain.
The user experienced positive hairgrowth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.
The user experienced improved hairgrowth using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1.25mg once daily, weekly dermarolling, supplements, and occasional ketoconazole shampoo for 5.5 months, but noticed hair shedding again after switching types of Minoxidil. Despite returning to the original Minoxidil, the user's hair condition worsened and shedding continued.
The user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hairgrowth after one year of using finasteride and minoxidil. They are considering microneedling to further improve their hairline and have chosen to use a derma stamp.
User experienced significant hairgrowth in 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages. Others questioned the authenticity of the results due to the rapid progress.
Kintor's Pyrilutamide (KX-826) showed hairgrowth in Chinese Phase III trials but did not significantly outperform placebo. The treatment was safe with no major adverse reactions reported.
Combining microneedling with Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hairgrowth, with discussions on device legitimacy and effectiveness. Alternatives like PEMF and the use of oral and topical treatments such as dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride are also considered.
The conversation discusses using oral castor oil as a hairgrowth stimulant for beard and scalp hair. One user questions its use, noting castor oil is typically a laxative in the Philippines.
The conversation discusses using Stemoxydine, a hairgrowth stimulant considered weaker than Minoxidil, and questions whether applying it twice daily could improve results similar to twice-daily Minoxidil applications.
Microneedling combined with 5% Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improves hairgrowth compared to using Minoxidil or Minoxidil with finasteride alone. The combination treatment is safe and effective, but further research is needed due to small sample size and short study duration.
A user started taking finasteride for hair loss and asked about its effects, the use of Tretinoin for hairgrowth, the right time to start minoxidil, and the effectiveness of microneedling. The responses advised patience with finasteride, suggested minoxidil as a last resort, doubted microneedling's help with finasteride, and stated no need for microneedling with Tretinoin.
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hairgrowth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.
A user shared a 3-month hair regrowth transformation using Finasteride 1mg, Minoxidil, and occasional derma rolling. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid growth, while others suggest the user might be an exceptional responder to the treatment.
A user reported that Minoxidil, a hairgrowth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.
User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hairgrowth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.
The conversation discusses using RU58841, topical finasteride/minoxidil, MK677, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss. MK677 is mentioned as a growth hormone that improves hair health and recovery from microneedling.
The user has been on finasteride for 16 months and is considering natural remedies like peppermint oil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, green tea extract, l-lysine, and oral castor oil to enhance hairgrowth in addition to finasteride. They are interested in the potential benefits of combining these natural treatments with finasteride to improve hair loss outcomes.
A new study that found a single chemical could potentially be responsible for hair loss, and the potential to use this discovery to stimulate hairgrowth. The conversation also includes various treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, DUT, and Botox for hair loss.
A user found that taking Zyrtec (Cetirizine) and Advil helped reduce their scalp inflammation and pain, potentially creating a better environment for hairgrowth. They have not used any other medication for hair loss or scalp issues.
A user shared their 7-month hairline recovery using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil daily. They experienced significant hairgrowth, including unwanted facial hair, and discussed potential side effects and dosage adjustments with others.
Higher doses of dutasteride, like 2.5 mg, may offer more hairgrowth than 0.5 mg, but the difference is not significant for most people. Many users find 0.5 mg effective, and increasing the dose is often unnecessary unless experiencing severe hair loss.
Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hairgrowth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.