A 23-year-old experiencing hair loss tried olive oil, coconut oil, and hairgrowth shampoos without success. They are seeking advice on whether to start treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
The conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting leg and arm hair to the scalp for hair loss treatment. Minoxidil is mentioned as a potential aid for hairgrowth, but concerns about the effectiveness and appearance of body hair on the head are raised.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for 6 months, inconsistently applies minoxidil, uses rosemary oil occasionally, and Nizoral shampoo twice a week for hair loss. They're unsure if the perceived progress is due to hairgrowth or increased volume, and are considering using minoxidil more frequently.
The post discusses a user's hair loss treatment journey over a year, using finasteride, dutasteride (dut), and oral minoxidil (min). The user found finasteride ineffective, switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and noticed improvements, but couldn't determine which of the latter two treatments was most effective.
A 28-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is frustrated by insensitive comments from others about his balding, which is a sensitive topic for him. People, including a girl he's seeing, have made hurtful remarks, and the conversation includes discussions on societal double standards and advice to ignore such comments and focus on self-improvement.
A user who experienced significant hairgrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil foam for five and six months respectively, with the addition of a hair transplant.
Adding melatonin to minoxidil can improve hairgrowth and thickness, and it's easy to use with minimal side effects. The recommended concentration for melatonin in the solution is between 0.05% and 0.2%.
Significant hairimprovement was reported after 18 months of using 1mg dutasteride and 2.5-5mg oral minoxidil daily for diffuse unpatterned alopecia. The discussion includes praise, skepticism about authenticity, and concerns about side effects.
User reports hairimprovement after 3 months using 2.5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, weekly Nizoral, bi-weekly microneedling, and nightly rosemary oil. Shedding has decreased, and no significant side effects were noted.
The user experienced hairimprovement after one year using 0.5 mg oral dutasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo three times a week. They noticed progress after initial shedding and attribute changes to medication adjustments.
KX-826 initially improves hairgrowth but declines after 24 weeks, with mild itching as a side effect. Combining it with minoxidil and finasteride may improve results, but long-term effectiveness is uncertain.
User reports significant hairgrowth after 3 months using topical minoxidil 5%, oral finasteride 1mg, a derma roller, and biotin tablets. Other users encourage continuation due to impressive results.
A 26-year-old male showed hairimprovement after 6 months of daily 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil. He thanked the tressless community and haircafe for their support.
A user reported noticeable hairgrowth progress after using finasteride for a year, along with topical minoxidil and ketoconazole. Observations include increased hair density, a more defined hairline, and thicker hair.
Some people see significant hair regrowth using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others experience little to no improvement even with comprehensive treatment plans. Factors such as individual sensitivity to DHT may influence the effectiveness of these hair loss treatments.
User experienced hairgrowth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hair loss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.
The user saw no hair loss improvement for a year using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil. They experienced better results after reducing finasteride to 0.25mg, adding a derma pen treatment, and applying a solution with minoxidil and melatonin.
The user experienced significant hairimprovement using 1mg finasteride daily without side effects. They are advised to continue treatment to maintain results and consider cost-effective purchasing options.
The user reported unexpected hairgrowth on their crown after using a derma stamp, ketoconazole, and other treatments like rosemary oil and biotin, but before starting finasteride or minoxidil. They questioned if the growth was due to these treatments or an underlying issue besides androgenetic alopecia.
The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.
A user reported positive hairgrowth using a regimen of oral finasteride, minoxidil, Dr. Pen, keto shampoo, and a Capillus 272 LLLT cap. Other users debated the effectiveness of the LLLT cap, with some attributing the success to the combined treatments rather than the cap alone.
User experienced hairgrowth after 4 months using Minoxidil and dermastamp. Others suggest adding Finasteride or Dutasteride for long-term results and trying microneedling with Minoxidil.
The user shared impressive hairgrowth results after 7 months using a regimen of dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and biotin, alongside a healthy lifestyle. The conversation humorously discusses extreme and unconventional hair loss treatments, with many users expressing amazement and curiosity about the progress.
Peppermint oil may accelerate hairgrowth, but its effectiveness for regrowing hair or restoring a receding hairline lacks evidence from human studies or personal experiments. Some online examples exist, but they may be biased by product sales.
Oral minoxidil can boost hairgrowth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
The user reported significant hairimprovement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.
A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.
User shared progress pictures showing significant hairimprovement after using finasteride (0.25-0.5mg daily) for 11 months. Other treatments like microneedling, ketoconazole, and scalp massage were mentioned but not used consistently.
A 22-year-old has seen hair density improvement after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for 7 months and also uses rosemary mint oil weekly. Others suggest finasteride for long-term results, question minoxidil's effectiveness without finasteride, and mention alternatives like microneedling.