User experienced hair growth after 11 months using 15% Minoxidil, topical and oral Finasteride, and Ketoconazole Shampoo. Hair remained full even while using steroids and SARMs.
User on Finasteride and Minoxidil saw minimal regrowth, tried micro needling with derma pen and noticed thin hair regrowth. Asks if micro needling hair gets thicker eventually.
A 27-year-old man saw significant hair regrowth after starting a regimen in January that included topical minoxidil with finasteride, vitamins D and B12, fish oil, zinc with magnesium, quitting smoking, and intermittent fasting. People commented on the effectiveness of minoxidil in Southern populations and asked about the details and timeline of his treatment.
A user's nine-month journey of hair growth with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral; some participants thought the user had a hair transplant while others disagreed.
A user started using RU58841 before finasteride for hair loss and is now considering stopping RU58841 while continuing finasteride. They are asking if others have maintained hairgains from RU58841 after stopping it, but one response suggests it's risky to stop RU58841 if they want to keep their hairgains.
A user shared progress pictures after 7 months on 1.5mg of finasteride, showing significant hair improvement. The user clarified they split 5 mg pills into quarters, resulting in a 1.33 mg dose.
John has experienced slight hairgains and stability over 20 years using Dutasteride, which is more effective than Finasteride in reducing scalp DHT and maintaining hair. Dutasteride at 0.5mg daily has a similar side effect profile to Finasteride, but at higher doses, it may increase the risk of sexual side effects.
The conversation discusses whether hairgained from using Pyrilutamide or RU58841 can be maintained with dutasteride if the former treatments are discontinued. The user prefers oral minoxidil for its effectiveness and convenience over topical applications.
Stopping RU58841 may result in losing only the hairgained from it, unlike stopping Minoxidil, which can lead to losing more hair. The discussion compares the dependency effects of RU58841 and Minoxidil on hair.
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hairgained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
A user shared a 3.5-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling, and has started taking oral finasteride to maintain gains. There was a significant initial hair shed, which is normal for these treatments.
Stopping minoxidil causes significant hair loss, as continued use is necessary for maintaining gains. Combining minoxidil with finasteride may help maintain hair, but both treatments are typically lifelong commitments.
The user improved their hair loss from stage 5 to stage 3 using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a Dermapen. They saw results after 6 months, experienced a shedding phase, then saw more gains, advising others not to be discouraged during the shedding phase.
Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hairgains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.
The user started with topical minoxidil and finasteride, switched to oral finasteride after 2.5 months, and then to dutasteride 10 days ago, experiencing a slight hairline recession but maintaining most hairgains.
A 23-year-old man started using Minoxidil for hair thinning and experienced improvement, which helped him gain the confidence to ask a girl out, resulting in a date. Other users congratulated him and discussed the importance of hair appearance in dating, with some suggesting other treatments like finasteride or hair transplants.
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.
Minoxidil users can safely use salicylic acid shampoo to manage scalp pimples and dandruff. Nizoral is also recommended for hairgain and treating scalp pimples.
A user discussed their doctor lowering their Minoxidil dose from 5mg to 2.5mg, expressing concerns about losing hairgains. Other users suggested that 2.5mg is safer long-term and speculated the doctor is being cautious about side effects.
The conversation discusses stopping oral minoxidil after 2 years and using rosemary/peppermint oil instead, with the concern of losing hairgains. Replies suggest that switching to oils will result in losing all the hairgains achieved with minoxidil.
The user "jsonparquet" shared their 11-month progress using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral for hair loss. Other users expressed amazement and suggested waiting another year before considering a hair transplant. One user shared their own experience of slow but steady gains over 3 years using a regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil.
The conversation is about a user trying hair fibers to cover hair loss while waiting for Rogaine (Minoxidil) to work. Some suggest using Finasteride or other treatments for better results, while others criticize the appearance of the fibers.
User "mynameisbogus" shares hair regrowth progress after 90 days using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and Keto shampoo. Others in the conversation praise the impressive results and discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments.
GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Hair loss discussion mentions Native Americans' resistance to male pattern baldness and lack of facial hair. Users discuss genetics, sun exposure, and potential treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.