A 20-year-old male uses oral finasteride daily, ketoconazole shampoo, rosemary and castor oil, and dermarolls for hair loss. Despite initial shedding and some baby hairgrowth, he worries these treatments may not be enough long-term.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 3 mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25 mg oral Finasteride for hair loss. They experienced new hairgrowth, some facial hair thickening, and no significant side effects.
A user has been on finasteride for over a year with minimal hair regrowth and is considering stopping it, despite no side effects. They are also planning a hair transplant and seeking additional hairgrowth treatments, while managing high testosterone and scalp issues like dandruff and oiliness.
A man, 34, reports positive hair regrowthafter 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.
People discuss using Tretinoin for both skin anti-aging and improving hair loss treatments. They mention combining Tretinoin with Minoxidil to enhance its effectiveness for hairgrowth.
A user taking 1.25mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, questioning if the dosage is enough for scalp hair regrowth. Another user reassures that hair will regrow stronger after initial shedding.
Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine are speeding up the launch of a first-in-class antibody drug, HMI-115, for endometriosis and androgenic alopecia. The treatment involves a series of subcutaneous injections, has shown promising results in phase 1, and continues to promote hair regrowth even after the treatment is stopped.
The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hairgrowth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.
The user "Top_Replacement_7777" shared their positive results with finasteride for hair loss. They asked about maintaining their hair with finasteride and the impact of vaping on hairgrowth. Another user reassured them that vaping wouldn't affect their progress.
The post discusses a user's six-year progress with finasteride and a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) for hair loss. The user shared before and after photos in reverse order, leading to confusion, but overall, the community responded positively to the user's hair regrowth.
User shared progress with 3 months on topical minoxidil, 1 year on finasteride, and micro-needling every couple of weeks. Others praised hairgrowth and shared reactions.
User started 0.5 mg dutasteride in September 2022 and oral minoxidil in February 2023. Hair loss increased initially, but improved after increasing minoxidil dosage.
The conversation discusses making a topical melatonin solution for hair loss treatment, questioning if isopropyl alcohol can dissolve melatonin. Melatonin is soluble in lipids and alcohol, but it's unstable and should be mixed fresh regularly; it may help hairgrowth by affecting certain cellular signaling pathways and has anti-androgenic effects.
This user has had success with Minoxidil foam, achieving significant hairgrowth in three months without using finasteride or derma rolling. They are considering incorporating a DHT reducing strategy such as finasteride in the future.
A young man in his mid-20s started using finasteride and biotin for hair thinning and has seen less hair loss after three months. Others shared their positive experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, discussed potential side effects, and encouraged early treatment for hair loss.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hair loss, along with DHT blockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hairgrowth progress.
Fin and minoxidil, in combination with dermarolling, as an effective path for hairgrowth. The post also provides advice about needle depth and frequency, as well as other treatments (foam and oral) which may be beneficial.
User shared 9-month progress using Minoxidil 5% (switched to 10% last 3 months) and Finasteride 1mg daily for hairgrowth. Experienced improvement in hair volume, but crown still not fully filled; considering transplant if no further progress.
A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is experiencing increased shedding and is considering using topical melatonin with a product called Rizn. Another user is skeptical about the effectiveness of topical melatonin due to issues with the research and lack of replication of results, while a third user expresses interest in the outcome of using Rizn after not seeing results from topical finasteride and minoxidil.
A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.
A user who experienced significant hair regrowth over the course of one year by following a regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling, biotin vitamins, vitamin D3 and collagen peptides. The post includes before/after photos and details on the brands used.
A 21-year-old man shared his 2.5-year experience with hair loss treatments, including 1mg Propecia (finasteride) nightly, 12.5% Minoxidil once daily, 2% Nizoral shampoo 2-4 times a week, and later 5% Minoxidil once daily. He experienced minor side effects like watery semen and itchy scalp, and while he's seen fluctuations in hairgrowth, he's generally happy with the results and is considering experimental treatments like CB-03-01 and RU58841.
A 21-year-old male has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for 45 days, noticing some new hairgrowth but continued hair loss. A reply suggests he is likely shedding and should give it more time for better results.
A user shared their successful 50-day progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. They plan to switch to dutasteride after six months for potentially better results.
A user has been using Finasteride for 1.2 years with no regrowth but no further hair loss. They started Oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg and are seeing some progress with new hairgrowth.
A 21-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil once daily, ketoconazole, and biotin supplements for over two months and is seeing new hairgrowth on his forehead, but is unsure if the growth will continue or shed.
A person with Alopecia Areata on their beard is using CB-03-01 and oral minoxidil for treatment. Some users question the effectiveness of CB-03-01 for beard hair, suggesting that minoxidil alone may be responsible for any observed hairgrowth.
A user discusses using latanoprost, a costly treatment that may extend the hairgrowth phase and improve hair quality, wondering why it's not more popular. They already use a combination of finasteride and minoxidil and plan to incorporate latanoprost into their routine.
A 40-year-old man shared a 9-month update on his hair loss treatment, which includes 1.25mg finasteride, 8% minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamins, with no significant side effects. He has seen improvement in his hairgrowth and has stopped wearing hats as a result.