A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW 6 to NW 2 after four months of treatment. They are considering using exosomes to further reverse hair miniaturization.
A user shared their 2-year results using only 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement after 8-10 months and no major shedding or side effects. They are 34 years old and have avoided using Minoxidil.
A 30-year-old man using minoxidil for hair loss is seeing stabilization but no significant regrowth. He is hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects and is seeking alternative methods to promote hairgrowth.
A user started taking 1mg Finasteride daily and noticed increased hair shedding, including healthy, thin, and small hairs, but also observed new hairgrowth. Other users advised not to stress about shedding as it is normal when starting Finasteride and may indicate the treatment is working.
LLLT (low-level laser therapy) is as effective or better than traditional minoxidil treatment for hairgrowth, with fewer side effects and improved long-term compliance due to milder adverse effects. Studies show LLLT increases hair density more than minoxidil, but drawbacks include the initial cost and the need for long-term use to see results.
A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hairgrowth treatments.
The conversation is about a person's one-year progress using Minoxidil and five months on Finasteride 1.25mg daily for hair loss, with noticeable improvement after switching brands and adding Finasteride. Some users commented on the unchanged position of a toothpaste tube in the progress photos, while others discussed their own hair regrowth experiences with similar treatments.
A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hairgrowth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hairgrowth in different areas and side effects.
The user shared a one-year progress of hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and dutasteride, along with microneedling and scalp massages. They experienced significant hairgrowth without side effects.
Capronium Chloride and Trichoxidil are suggested as better alternatives to Minoxidil for hairgrowth without heart side effects. The Japanese Dermatological Association recommends topical Minoxidil over Capronium Chloride.
A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowthafter 3 months, with no side effects noticed.
The conversation discusses a natural approach to hair loss treatment using rosemary, peppermint oil, derma roller, pumpkin seed oil, and saw palmetto. Commenters note a slight or minor difference in hairgrowth.
A user shared their 4-month progress pictures after using Minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral, and scalp massage for hair loss. They're now switching from topical to oral finasteride to maintain the results.
The user switched from topical minoxidil and finasteride to oral minoxidil due to lack of results. They experienced side effects at higher doses but saw new hairgrowth at lower doses.
A user reported that Minoxidil, a hairgrowth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.
The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss. The user used dutasteride (DUT) for 9 months and then added minoxidil for 3 months. They experienced significant improvements in hairgrowth and stopped their hair loss.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hairgrowth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.
User harlital shared their 9-month hair loss journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but experienced worse results. Commenters suggested patience, checking for other causes, and considering dutasteride after 12-24 months if no improvement.
User took 0.5mg Finasteride daily and 1x Minoxidil daily for 3 months, experienced positive hairgrowth and temporary side effects. Recommends sticking with treatment and adjusting dosage if needed.
A user's experience with hair loss and the treatments they have used, such as finasteride, minoxidil, dut micro injections, and prp. The user has not seen much progress after two years of treatment, and their mental health is being negatively impacted by their hair loss.
Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.
A user with early-stage diffuse hair thinning asked for long-term success stories using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. One person regained most of their hairafter 22 months on finasteride and minoxidil, while another saw significant improvement with oral minoxidil after trying various treatments over many years.
Kintor Pharma finished enrolling and dosing participants in a Phase I trial for a hair loss treatment called AR-PROTAC (GT20029). The effectiveness of another drug, pyrilutamide (KX-826), for hair loss will be clearer after a Phase 2 trial expected to complete in January 2023.
A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hairgrowth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.
CBD in an emu and lanolin oil preparation showed a 100% increase in hairgrowth, but the effectiveness may partly come from the oils. Users discussed proper CBD dosage, preparation methods, and skepticism about the study's quality.
User questions credibility of a hair loss "cure" found by a non-expert and warns against wasting money on unproven supplements. Others discuss trying natural extracts and the importance of researching the enzyme 3ADH for potential hairgrowth benefits.
A user shared their year-long hair loss treatment using minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages, reporting moderate hairgrowth and stabilization. They suggest starting early with less harmful methods and consider adding finasteride or dutasteride if needed.
A user humorously discusses the effects of using too much minoxidil, with replies joking about hairgrowth and treatments like oral minoxidil. The conversation includes light-hearted comments and laughter about the situation.
The user has been using finasteride for 4 months with positive results, including thicker and darker hair. They are seeking advice on maximizing hairgrowth without minoxidil, using a routine that includes finasteride, rosemary oil, argan oil, topical melatonin, specialized shampoos, and vitamins.