The user, EggplantAncient7506, is asking if there is an improvement in their general hair quality after using Finasteride since December 22. Replies suggest that there is an improvement.
The conversation discusses concerns that Minoxidil may cause skin aging, like collagen depletion and puffier faces. Some users suggest that a good skincare routine or collagen supplements might prevent these effects.
A man successfully regrew his hair using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Microneedling over two years. Despite initial increased hair loss and slow progress, he emphasized the importance of patience and perseverance, noting that hair grew back thicker after shedding.
The user experienced hair shedding after switching from minoxidil to finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride or stopping pills altogether. They also stopped using a specific shampoo with probiotics, enzymatic exfoliator, zinc, and panthenol.
A user shared progress pictures and discussed their hair loss treatment, including using Hims spray with finasteride, oral finasteride, castor oil, and derma rolling. They reduced their Hims spray dose to every other day to minimize finasteride absorption into the bloodstream.
A teenager experiencing hair loss is using minoxidil, a derma roller, and plans to add ketoconazole shampoo to their routine. They are advised to continue this regimen consistently for at least six months to see results, with the shedding being a normal part of the process.
A 19-year-old has been using minoxidil for 9 months to address hair loss but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. They are seeking advice on whether to try finasteride and are concerned about the psychological impact of hair loss.
A user suspects vaping has contributed to their hair loss and plans to quit while using Minoxidil and finasteride. They are unsure if hair regrowth will be due to quitting vaping or the medications.
The conversation is about personal experiences with Alfatradiol (Pantostin) for hair loss and whether it causes shedding similar to Minoxidil. People are sharing their experiences with this treatment.
A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss and depression is planning to start finasteride treatment and is asking for others' experiences. Another user responds positively, stating that finasteride has helped alleviate their depression caused by hair loss.
The user tried dutasteride for hair loss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.
The user updated their hair loss treatment to include daily dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin, and RU58841. Commenters feel the extensive treatment is unnecessary for the user's level of hair loss.
The user is exploring topical Saw Palmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects.
Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.
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In this conversation, users discussed the risks of drinking topical minoxidil and suggested alternative treatments such as obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil or finasteride.
The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, Nizoral, castor oil, and a power laser comb. The user shares progress pictures to show the effectiveness of these treatments.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and is considering dutasteride and a hair transplant. They feel frustrated and hopeless due to the lack of results and its effect on their mental health.
A user experienced hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily. Other users shared their own hair loss treatment experiences and concerns.
A 31-year-old started taking finasteride 1mg daily to address hair loss, hoping for stronger and thicker hair. They have not experienced any side effects so far and shared before pictures for comparison.
Finasteride and Dutasteride block DHT, which is needed for vellus hair to become terminal on the beard but not on the scalp. The user considered using DHT cream but learned it's unnecessary for scalp hair.
Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcohol content, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.
The conversation discusses concerns about hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, topical finasteride, derma stamping, and keto shampoo, with some users suggesting switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride for better results. Users share experiences of initial shedding and regrowth, debating the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.
Hair looks thinner in sunlight, and users discuss using hair fibers, minoxidil, finasteride, and considering dutasteride for hair loss. Hair fibers like Toppik help conceal thinning, and some users suggest additional treatments like derma stamping and micro-needling.
The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, iron, microneedling, and caffeine shampoo over four months. They plan to continue treatment for fuller results by month 6 or 7.
Diffuse thinning is worse than a receding hairline as it affects the entire scalp, complicating styling and hair transplants. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned, with some users noting improved hair density.
Oral minoxidil may be more effective than topical due to uniform distribution and systemic activation, but can cause side effects like puffiness. Adding tretinoin to topical minoxidil can enhance its effectiveness by aiding conversion to its active form.
Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.
A user shared their dad's progress after 5 months of Minoxidil and 4 months of Finasteride, showing significant hair regrowth. Users discussed the potential for miniaturized hairs to become terminal again, with some expressing hope and others skepticism.