The user has been using Actifolic Pyrilutamide 0.5% once daily for almost three weeks without noticing any side effects or progress. Other users suggest that significant results typically take 3-6 months to appear.
A user shared progress pictures after one month on oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting some improvement despite initial shedding. They previously used finasteride for a year without noticeable change and emphasized the importance of photo comparisons.
The user "StrummerBummer" has been taking finasteride for 25 years without side effects, but is now switching to dutasteride. Other users congratulate and support the decision.
Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.
A user shared their progress using 1.25g finasteride daily for 3 years and 5g oral minoxidil for 10 months, reporting positive results. They seek advice on further improving their hairline, with no significant side effects mentioned.
Finasteride can take over a year to show results, with some users seeing significant improvements after 1.5 to 3.5 years. Patience is key, and combining treatments like minoxidil may help.
User tried oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, and RU58841 but experienced side effects. They discuss upcoming treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029, and KY19382 as potential options.
A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg three times a week, starting at age 25, with noticeable regrowth after three months and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, noting varying results and side effects.
A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.
The conclusion of the conversation is that experiencing shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users have reported regrowth and improvement in their hair density after the shedding phase.
User "Chemical_Elephant_70" shares 2.5 months progress with finasteride. Some users doubt results, mentioning use of topical minoxidil and questioning hair growth cycle.
The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to side effects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.
A 21-year-old is worried about hair loss despite taking 0.5mg finasteride every other day for 7 months. Users suggest continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, and possibly adding minoxidil.
Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.
A 26-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and is interested in Botox scalp injections as a treatment, preferring it over finasteride due to fewer hormonal impacts. He seeks recommendations for US doctors offering this treatment and feedback from those with experience.
A 20-year-old lost significant hair after one year of treatment, using minoxidil, finasteride, and later dutasteride. They are considering adding RU58841 but are advised to return to finasteride and minoxidil for a year before deciding.
A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.
The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.
The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss after one month of use, with a user questioning if complete hair regrowth is possible and another suggesting the perceived improvement may be due to lighting differences rather than actual hair growth.
The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.
The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.
The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.
A user shared their 9-month hair regrowth progress using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and a Derma Roller, expressing dissatisfaction with the results and considering Dutasteride. Commenters generally praised the user's results, suggesting they have a full head of hair and advising to continue the current treatment or wait longer before changing it.
A 19-year-old user shared impressive hair growth results after using 5% topical minoxidil foam and 1mg finasteride for two months, along with vitamin D. They recommend this regimen for others, noting significant improvements in hair thickness and health.