Oral minoxidil treatment increased hairdensity and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.
Dutasteride mesotherapy showed increased hairdensity and diameter without reducing serum DHT levels in a small study. However, the sample size was too small to make definitive claims about its efficacy.
User shared progress pictures showing increased hairdensity after 3 months using 5% Minoxidil, Keto shampoo, and supplements. They recently started finasteride for AGA and plan to update in 3 months.
The user experienced improved hairdensity and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.
33 y/o male used topical fin/min and dermaroll biweekly, resulting in increased hairdensity and significant regrowth. He got the solution from Hims and also used a DermaPen for microneedling.
The user is seeking advice on a hair loss treatment called Ell Cranell, which contains Alfatradiol. Another user shared information from a study stating that Alfatradiol only slows down or stabilizes hair loss, but does not increasehairdensity or thickness.
A 23-year-old male reported significant hair improvement using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, along with 0.5 mg dutasteride twice a week. He noticed increased hair thickness, density, and darker color, attributing the changes mainly to oral minoxidil and DHT blockers.
A user reported noticeable hair growth progress after using finasteride for a year, along with topical minoxidil and ketoconazole. Observations include increased hairdensity, a more defined hairline, and thicker hair.
The user shared their hair regrowth progress after a hair transplant and using Minoxidil (Regaine Foam) and Finasteride, hoping to regrow their crown. They started Minoxidil in September and Finasteride in November, and have noticed increased hairdensity.
A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hairdensity and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.
The post and conversation are about the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss. Some users noticed increased hairdensity, while others experienced unwanted hair growth in different areas of the body.
A user shared a 6-month hair regrowth journey using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, and Nizoral, noting increased hairdensity and color. They apply treatments once daily before bed and have experienced a second shedding phase, which they believe is normal.
Adding RU58841 to Dutasteride treatment helped reduce hair shedding significantly for several users. Some reported no change with RU58841, while others experienced a dramatic decrease in shedding and increased hairdensity.
The conversation is about someone's hair growth progress after using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for eight months, with users commenting on the increased hairdensity and volume. Some users are skeptical, but the original poster insists there is a significant improvement in hairdensity.
The conversation discusses HMI 115, a new hair loss treatment with promising results, showing a significant increase in hairdensity after two months. Some users are skeptical, while others are hopeful for its release and potential affordability.
LLLT (low-level laser therapy) is as effective or better than traditional minoxidil treatment for hair growth, with fewer side effects and improved long-term compliance due to milder adverse effects. Studies show LLLT increases hairdensity more than minoxidil, but drawbacks include the initial cost and the need for long-term use to see results.
A 47-year-old has been using finasteride since December 2022 to treat hair thinning and has seen gradual improvement, especially between March and August. They take 1mg three times a week and have noticed increased hairdensity and thickness.
A 35-year-old user shared their 4-month progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, and vitamins to treat hair thinning. They reported increased hairdensity, thicker strands, and deeper color, especially in the crown area.
A 36-year-old Latino man has seen progress in hair loss treatment over 4 months using consistent finasteride, topical/oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. He initially experienced dizziness from oral minoxidil but is hoping for increased hairdensity in the coming months.
The user shared progress pictures and experiences after nearly three years of using 1mg finasteride daily, cicloprox shampoo, and weekly jojoba oil massages. They reported initial shedding and side effects but eventually saw increased hairdensity and regrowth, with plans to continue the treatment.
The "Big 3 Stack" for hair loss treatment, which includes Minoxidil for hairdensity improvement, Ketoconazole shampoo for enhancing hair volume and thickness, and Finasteride for blocking hair loss causing hormones. Microneedling can boost Minoxidil's effects.
A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.
The user experienced initial hairdensity improvement with finasteride, but later felt scalp pain and a plateau in results. They added alfatradiol for scalp inflammation and divi scalp serum to their routine, and are curious if others have similar experiences.
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
The user experienced hair regrowth after one year on 1mg finasteride daily and a hair transplant in the frontal area, with improved density in the rear and mid-scalp. Some replies express skepticism and suggest the title should include mention of the hair transplant.
The conversation is about using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil for hair loss, along with a dermaroller, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and Nizoral shampoo. Users express optimism about the potential improvement in hairdensity.
A 21-year-old user shared progress pictures showing hair loss treatment results after using finasteride for a year and minoxidil for 6-7 months. Despite some improvement, the user is unhappy with hairdensity and hairline.
A user reported success with RU58841 and a 1mm derma roller for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement in hairdensity and reduced scalp visibility. They also mentioned using minoxidil and black castor oil in the past, with mixed results.
A hair regrowth journey over the course of one year with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, micro needling, minimum shampooing and occasional use of Nizoral (2%).