Hairdensity improved using topical dutasteride, minox, keto, and 3.5% fluridil for 6 months. Better results when hair is dry, but still unsatisfied when wet.
A user experienced increased hairdensityloss after 4 months on dutasteride combined with finasteride. They are also using topical dutasteride with azelaic acid and alfatradiol but cannot tolerate antiandrogens like RU58841 due to headaches.
The user has been experiencing hairloss for over 5 years and is currently using a topical treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with derma rolling and a hair growth oil. They have previously tried oral finasteride, pyrithione zinc, RU58841, and dutasteride, but are seeking advice on whether to retry dutasteride or find a more reliable source for RU58841 due to ongoing hairdensityloss.
A user shared their 12-month progress after a 3500-graft hair transplant at Heva Clinic in Istanbul, choosing not to use minoxidil or finasteride. The results were praised, with comments noting the natural look and significant improvement.
People discussed their experiences with hairloss medications like finasteride and minoxidil affecting fertility. Some had successful pregnancies while on these medications, others took breaks from the medications when trying to conceive, and there were mixed opinions on the necessity of stopping treatment for conception and pregnancy.
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.
Despite using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for years, the user continues to experience severe hairloss and thinning. They seek advice after multiple dermatologists confirmed androgenetic alopecia (AGA) but offered no effective solutions.
A user has been treating hairloss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hairloss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after 6.5 years due to hair thinning and may add oral minoxidil if needed. They are worried about shedding and side effects but hope for better hairdensity with dutasteride.
People discussed their experiences with 0.5 mg daily oral dutasteride for hairloss, with one person not seeing any improvement after 8 months and experiencing side effects like mild gynecomastia and weak erections. They also mentioned using 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil without positive results.
The user used Minoxidil 5% for 18 months, seeing improved hairdensity but no change in the crown area. They are cautious about using Finasteride again due to past gynecomastia.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hairloss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hairloss.
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 hairdensity after the shedding phase.
Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
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.
Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.
A man, 34, reports positive hair regrowth after using only Finasteride with no significant side effects, except possible weight gain. Users react with a mix of skepticism, congratulations, and requests for more details about his treatment and personal life.
OP shared a 7-year hairdensity progress update using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling. Creatine use was discussed, with mixed opinions on its impact on hairloss.
Hairloss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. L'Oreal's study on Stemoxydine 5% claims a 4% increase in hairdensity after 3 months, but some users question potential bias.
User experienced significant hairloss after adding dutasteride to their finasteride and minoxidil regimen. They plan to revert to finasteride only due to lack of improvement.
The conversation discusses using topical Melatonin for hairloss, which has shown an average increase in hairdensity of 41% in 6 months. The original poster is inquiring about others' experiences with Melatonin for this purpose.
Topical melatonin was found to significantly increase hairdensity and decrease scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. The user is considering using it alongside finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hairloss and scalp health.
The conversation is about the impressive hairdensity and hairline of a person, with users attributing it to good genetics and joking about the lack of hairloss despite stress. Specific hairloss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841 are not discussed.
ExistingAd915's 17 year journey of fighting hairloss, which included the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. He has seen positive results from his treatments, with an overall improvement in hairdensity.
AMP-303, a new injectable treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showed promising results in increasing hair count and density with minimal side effects. The treatment demonstrated significant hair regrowth and durability, offering new hope for those with hairloss.
A user's journey to try and stop their hairloss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for HairDensity; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.
Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hairloss.
The regimen for hairloss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.
Hairloss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hairdensity in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.
The "Big 3 Stack" for hairloss treatment, which includes Minoxidil for hairdensity improvement, Ketoconazole shampoo for enhancing hair volume and thickness, and Finasteride for blocking hairloss causing hormones. Microneedling can boost Minoxidil's effects.