This conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil and finasteride. Users discussed the potential side effects of using these drugs, as well as their experiences with them.
The conversation is about the best way to take finasteride for hair loss, questioning whether it should be taken with food or on an empty stomach for optimal results. People are sharing their experiences with taking finasteride alongside meals.
User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.
The conversation discusses using Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHT blockers for hair growth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.
Creating a topical solution combining finasteride and stemoxydine to treat hair loss, and the discussion of whether 15mg of finasteride would be sufficient for 60ml solvent.
Vitamin E was discussed as a treatment for hair shedding, with a specific form mentioned. A user shared a link to a study and started taking the Vitamin E variants used.
The conversation discusses an ideal diet for promoting hair health, emphasizing biotin, collagen, vitamins C and E, zinc, selenium, anti-inflammatory foods, and blood circulation. It also mentions using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair regrowth.
A woman experiencing hair loss and facial hair growth suspects PCOS or androgenic alopecia and is considering treatments like Rogaine, but is concerned about the cost. She has tried various hair care methods and is awaiting a hormone doctor appointment, while others suggest she may have a hormonal imbalance and recommend seeing a gynecologist or trying cheaper versions of Rogaine.
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its safety around family members, especially pregnant women and infants. One user plans to try topical finasteride due to side effects from the pill.
Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.
A 40-year-old using 1mg finasteride daily reports noticeable hair regrowth in 7 weeks and plans to start 5% minoxidil and microneedling. Feedback is mixed, with some seeing progress and others suggesting a hair transplant.
Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
A user shared progress pictures 12 months after a hair transplant and daily use of dutasteride. The conversation discusses the quality of comparison photos and the use of hair fibers.
Dutasteride users should get yearly kidney and liver tests, especially young people. General health checkups are not common in the UK, but such tests are recommended as a precaution.
A user is 6.5 months into using topical 5% minoxidil and 0.25% finasteride daily, with added Nizoral 2% and microneedling. They report hair thickening and regrowth on the hairline but seek advice on crown improvement, noting results can take up to a year.
Topical dutasteride may be effective for hair loss by staying in the scalp and minimizing bloodstream absorption, potentially improving hair results and reducing side effects. The user seeks advice on its effectiveness.
A user praised Kevin Mann for his hair loss advice, crediting finasteride and minoxidil with tretinoin for saving their hair. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed frustration over Mann's channel being affected by past controversies.
A user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is considering switching to oral minoxidil due to the inconvenience of topical application. Another user cautions that switching forms may cause shedding and that oral minoxidil may have different side effects and results.
A 27-year-old man shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress after taking oral finasteride, noting initial hair shedding followed by noticeable thickening around 5-6 months, with significant improvement by March. He also mentioned having scalp psoriasis.
The conversation discusses whether age affects the side effects and effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Some believe early treatment yields better results, while others mention varied outcomes across ages and personal regrowth experiences without a clear consensus on age impact.
A user shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Commenters noticed improvement and discussed the importance of waiting 6 months for more significant results.
A user is considering a long-term hair loss treatment stack including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about potential liver damage. Some responses suggest the stack is excessive, while others believe it's not harmful to the liver, but recommend regular blood work to monitor health.
A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth on his scalp after starting a treatment with Minoxidil and Finasteride on November 24th. He noted improved hair texture and a halt in hair shedding for the past two weeks.
The post discusses whether finasteride can maintain hair growth stimulated by minoxidil. The response indicates that finasteride cannot sustain minoxidil-grown hairs.
Using oral finasteride in combination with topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair loss. Some users have reported significant regrowth when adding finasteride to their minoxidil routine, suggesting that reducing DHT levels may be a key factor in hair regrowth.
A user named "paulsac11" shares their success story of treating hair loss. They started with topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. They also used a shampoo and conditioner from Keeps. After eight months of treatment, they have seen significant improvement in their hairline.
User shared progress of two years using 1mg daily Finasteride and 2x weekly microneedling for hair loss. Many users praised the results and discussed their own experiences with microneedling and Finasteride.
A user's success with treating their hair loss using daily finasteride and minoxidil, and his experience of restored confidence. Replies to the post include discussion about the optimal dose for minoxidil, as well as warnings regarding the high dose taken by the original poster.
A user's experience taking finasteride, which resulted in them having an unexpected emotional reaction, and the replies to this post focus on the humorous aspects of cautionary tales about hair loss treatments.
The conversation is about a 23-year-old who started treating their hair loss with daily oral dutasteride (0.5mg), oral minoxidil (2.5mg), topical RU58841 (80mg), and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm after seeing others' success stories. Significant improvements have been noted, and there is optimism for even better results in the next 6 months.