A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.25mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, with no side effects reported. They went from Norwood 4.5 to Norwood 2.5 in eight months.
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.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two and a half months. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised to wait for full results from the treatments.
After using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced side effects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.
A user named KarensAnon who has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma rolling for hair loss treatments over the past 6 months with successful results in restoring their confidence. Other users have offered support and advice regarding similar treatment plans.
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hairgrowth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
The user experienced beard loss from finasteride and RU58841 while managing hair loss. They plan to increase RU58841 dose, use a dermaroller, and consider oral minoxidil to improve hairgrowth without affecting their beard.
The user shared a 7-year hair progress journey, starting with occasional minoxidil use and later including a finasteride prescription, online prescriptions, and microneedling. Significant hairgrowth was achieved, but side effects led to a reduction in medication dosage.
USER19 shared progress pictures 1.5 years after a hair transplant of 4180 grafts by Dr. Ahmet Yildirim, with no medications used. New hairgrowth started after the 3rd month.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hairgrowth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.
A user's 8-month progress on finasteride for hair loss treatment, with plans to continue for a full year. The user experienced initial shedding and scalp itch, which subsided, leading to hairgrowth. Other users discussed the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.
The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hairgrowth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.
Red light therapy is scientifically proven to promote hairgrowth by increasing strand density and thickness, and it's an additional treatment to DHT blockers like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the cost and effectiveness of commercial devices, despite studies showing benefits.
The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hairgrowth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hairgrowth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.
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In this conversation, users discussed the risks of drinking topical minoxidil and suggested alternative treatments such as obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil or finasteride.
How oral minoxidil and topical sildenafil (similar to Viagra) are used for hairgrowth by increasing blood flow to the scalp, and potential side effects of combining these treatments with other drugs.
Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hair loss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.
Hair loss discussion mentions using estrogen mixed with growth stimulants like oral minoxidil for scalp hairgrowth. Idea proposed for an artificial SARM-estrogen that only affects hair without body side effects.
A 32-year-old has seen positive hairgrowth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg daily of oral dutasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, despite previously losing hair due to stopping medications and wearing a hair system. They plan to continue treatment and are considering adding dermarolling to their regimen, with a hair transplant scheduled for the following year.
Glycosaminoglycans are important for hairgrowth, and combining minoxidil with tretinoin and Biopeptide-CL may enhance hairgrowth by boosting glycosaminoglycan levels and improving the hair follicle environment. Users discussed the potential effectiveness and future of these treatments.
A Danish citizen warns against NordicHairGrowth.com, claiming it falsely advertises products for treating androgenic alopecia. The company's ingredients and claims are disputed, including a non-existent patented ingredient RP-24, and a non-verifiable clinical trial.
The user shared progress pictures showing improved hairgrowth at the temples after 2.5 months using oral finasteride/dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling. The user reported no side effects from the medications and noted inconsistent microneedling.
A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hairgrowth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, "Hello_Knicks," achieved significant hairgrowth and density by consistently using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, nizoral, vitamin supplements, and a healthier diet. The user, who is a medical doctor, believes that patience, persistence, and medication compliance are key factors in achieving positive results.
Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.
The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hairgrowth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.