User shared 1-year progress using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil, regaining hairdensity. Others praised the improvement and asked about side effects and additional treatments.
This user discussed using oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, and was cautioned against mixing topical minoxidil with water and drinking it due to potential side effects and risks. Other users shared their concerns about the dangers of self-prescribing medications without consulting a doctor.
The user showed a significant improvement in hairdensity after four months using finasteride and minoxidil. They also used a micro needle pen, hair care like coconut oil, and improved their diet.
Users are experiencing increased hair shedding despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and DHT shampoo. Some note this happens seasonally, while others are concerned their treatments are no longer effective.
A 20-year-old male shared his 4-month hair regrowth results using finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and dermarolling. Commenters noted improved hairdensity and the potential for further progress.
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
This user experienced improvements in their hairdensity and texture through the use of finasteride (1.25mg) and minoxidil (5%) applied topically once a day over 8 months, with no reported side effects other than slightly lowered libido.
Hair loss treatment with latanoprost, minoxidil, and biotin showed progress. Latanoprost, a glaucoma drug, stimulates anagen phase and increases conversion of vellus hair to terminal hair.
A topical solution called "Multi-Peptide Serum for HairDensity" by The Ordinary Company, which contains several ingredients that are used in alternatives to Minoxidil and was found to have better results than 5% Minoxidil in a study. People who have tried it shared their experiences with the serum as well.
User with diffused thinning hair prefers receding temples, as hair transplant could fix it. Finasteride and minoxidil suggested to improve hairdensity.
The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.
User shared progress pictures after 3 months using 5% topical minoxidil in the morning, 0.3% and 6% minoxidil topical spray in the evening, and Nizoral once a week. Photos show improvement in hairdensity.
A user shared a nine-month hair regrowth progress using 5mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25mg oral Finasteride daily, with noticeable improvement and no side effects, despite a high-protein diet, occasional smoking, and regular exercise. They also mentioned using keto shampoo and having naturally increased body hair by about 10%.
A user's progress with treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU. Other members of the conversation provided tips such as using Microneedling and Tretinoin to increase regrowth and wounding areas of the scalp that are thinning in order to fill them in.
A user successfully regrew hair after nearly going bald by using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, plasma injections, and mesotherapy over 9 months. They plan to try derma rolling and have an alarm set for taking medication, noting increased sexual drive as a side effect.
A 22-year-old man shared his 8.5-month experience with oral finasteride and 4-month experience with topical minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement in hairdensity and hairline without side effects. Other users expressed envy and curiosity about his results, with some sharing their own varied experiences with hair loss treatments.
User shared a 10-month update after a 4000-graft hair transplant, using finasteride, minoxidil, hairdensity shampoos, hair oils, and vitamins. Replies suggest patience as crown growth can take up to 18 months.
A user shared their 10-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily and micro-needling, noting significant hair regrowth and no side effects. They plan to add oral minoxidil to boost hairdensity.
User shared 15-month progress using Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hair loss. Treatment improved hairdensity, now considering hair transplant with fewer grafts.
User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hairdensity. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.
The user started using Hims Finasteride and Minoxidil topical in July 2023, added daily microneedling in November, and switched to chewable Finasteride and Minoxidil in January with increased microneedling frequency. They observed hair regrowth, suggesting diffuse thinning may be easier to treat.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride involves gradually increasing dutasteride while decreasing finasteride. Studies show dutasteride 0.5 mg daily can improve hairdensity in men unresponsive to finasteride.
A user recovered from severe Telogen Effluvium using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil within four months. Another user regained 80% hairdensity with finasteride and minoxidil over two years, and is now trying dutasteride.
A user shared early positive results after 51 days using finasteride, minoxidil, a DHT blocking shampoo, biotin gummies, and dermarolling to treat hair loss. They noticed new vellus hairs and improved hairdensity, and provided photos as evidence.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing the effectiveness of Red Ginseng Extract in promoting hair growth. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 32-year-old male experienced severe hair loss after stopping Rogaine and is considering restarting it along with topical Finasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo due to concerns about oral Finasteride causing gynecomastia. Users suggest that stopping Minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss and recommend Finasteride for better results.
Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.
Hair loss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.