The post discusses whether finasteride can maintain hair growth stimulated by minoxidil. The response indicates that finasteride cannot sustain minoxidil-grown hairs.
A user's experience with hair loss, their attempts to treat it using topical minoxidilandfinasteride, and other suggested treatments such as oral minoxidilandfinasteride. Replies included advice against wasting time or money on scalp massages or oils.
A 24-year-old user tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss but saw no improvement and was advised by their dermatologist to accept baldness. Other users suggested alternative treatments like RU58841, pyrilutamide, microneedling, and checking for underlying conditions or lifestyle factors.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. L'Oreal's study on Stemoxydine 5% claims a 4% increase in hair density after 3 months, but some users question potential bias.
A 24-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are satisfied with the results and may consider a hair transplant after one year.
The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 5% minoxidil, later switching to 10% minoxidil, finasteride, and oral minoxidil. The combination of topical and oral treatments showed impressive progress with minimal side effects.
A user experienced dry, brittle hair after starting dutasteride and considered switching back to finasteride. Another user advised that the dryness is temporary and shared positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil after several months.
A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidilandfinasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.
Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.
A person using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Microneedling, and recently added Tretinoin is experiencing heavy shedding and thinning hair. They suspect Tretinoin has made them respond to Minoxidiland are seeking others with similar experiences.
A user's journey with hair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidiland pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.
The user "OP" reported significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping. OP experienced initial shedding but no other side effects.
Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidilandfinasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasterideand dutasteride 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 user saw no hair loss improvement for a year using 1mg finasterideand 5% minoxidil. They experienced better results after reducing finasteride to 0.25mg, adding a derma pen treatment, and applying a solution with minoxidiland melatonin.
A user on finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamp, and Nizoral is seeing baby hairs and asks if it's regrowth. Another user confirms it is regrowth and encourages them to continue.
This conversation is about a user who has been using Minoxidil to treat hair loss for two weeks, and experienced an intense shed. The replies offer advice on how to manage their shedding, such as shaving their head or using Finasteride, and encouragement that the results will be worth it in the end.
A 33-year-old man has seen no improvement in hair loss after using topical MinoxidilandFinasteride for 5-6 months, despite also derma rolling and using keto shampoo. He experienced severe side effects from oral Finasterideand is seeking advice on alternative treatments.
The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.
The user successfully treated their hair loss using 1ml of minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling with a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week. They experienced noticeable results only after combining minoxidil with dermarolling, and they have not used finasteride.
User experienced feminizing side effects from finasterideand tried RU, alfatradiol, andfinasteride without success. They are now considering treatments like Stemoxydine, Zix, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Eucapil, and a hair transplant.
The user has been successfully managing hair loss for five years using oral minoxidilandfinasteride. They experienced significant improvement and plan to continue the treatment without breaks to maintain results.
The conversation provides advice on hair loss treatments, emphasizing the importance of following instructions for MinoxidilandFinasteride use, considering micro-needling to enhance treatment effectiveness, and incorporating hair oils, vitamins, and appropriate shampoos. The user shares their personal regimen, which includes oral Finasteride, topical Minoxidil, rosemary oil, micro-needling, supplements, and specialized hair care products, and stresses the necessity of consistency for successful results.
A user shared a 3-month progress picture showing hair regrowth using 5% Minoxidiland microneedling, but not taking Finasteride. Some users are surprised by the quick results, and there's a discussion about the effectiveness of frequent deep microneedling.
The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.
A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.
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The potential effects of dutasteride on hair loss, with some users reporting it improved their hairline while others experienced worsened hair loss or shedding. Other treatments discussed include minoxidilandfinasteride, as well as RU58841.