The user showed a one-year hair regrowth progress using finasteride only, after stopping minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They noticed hairgrowth around six or seven months into treatment.
The conversation is about enhancing dermarolling for hair loss by using topical peptides like tb-500 or GHK-Cu to aid in healing and hairgrowth, and whether anyone has experienced significant results from this method.
A user shared a 6-month hair loss treatment routine including Mexican finasteride (1.25mg every other day), daily minoxidil, bi-weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, noting significant crown growth and some frontal hairline improvement with initial side effects that have since subsided. They are seeking advice to improve results, particularly at the frontal hairline, without resorting to a hair transplant.
The user has been experiencing hair loss for over 5 years and is currently using a topical treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with derma rolling and a hairgrowth oil. They have previously tried oral finasteride, pyrithione zinc, RU58841, and dutasteride, but are seeking advice on whether to retry dutasteride or find a more reliable source for RU58841 due to ongoing hair density loss.
The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hairgrowth.
The user has been using finasteride for hair loss for 2-3 years, and added 5% topical minoxidil and daily 1.5mm dermarolling to their routine 50 days ago, which resulted in significant hairgrowth. The user recommends dermarolling along with minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, also using topical minoxidil, micro needling, keto shampoo, and PRP sessions. They've seen improvements, with reduced hair shedding and new hairgrowth, especially at the hairline.
A 25-year-old man with mild hair loss is using a topical finasteride treatment, biotin and ajuga reptans supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for hairgrowth. Due to a heart condition, he can't use minoxidil and is seeking alternative hairgrowth treatments, considering both medicinal and natural remedies like rosemary oil.
A user started taking finasteride for hair loss and asked about its effects, the use of Tretinoin for hairgrowth, the right time to start minoxidil, and the effectiveness of microneedling. The responses advised patience with finasteride, suggested minoxidil as a last resort, doubted microneedling's help with finasteride, and stated no need for microneedling with Tretinoin.
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.
A 28-year-old male is experiencing severe hair loss and is considering finasteride after his doctor prescribed hairgrowth serum, minoxidil, and Boost solution. Some suggest consulting another doctor for a finasteride prescription, while others share personal success with finasteride.
The user is discussing their hair loss treatment stack, which includes CB-03-01, Fluridil, Alfatradiol, Cosmerna, microneedling, and Stemoxydine. They have seen some new hairgrowth but wish they could use finasteride.
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.
The user is asking for opinions on low level laser light therapy for hairgrowth and thickening. They have been using it for a year but haven't seen significant results, attributing any regrowth to topical minoxidil.
Minoxidil and caffeine may interact, affecting hairgrowth results. Users shared mixed experiences, with some noticing improvements without caffeine and others still seeing results despite coffee consumption.
The conversation discusses the use of peptides C60 and GHK-Cu for hairgrowth. Participants are sharing their experiences or knowledge about these treatments.
The user reports hair regrowth at the crown and thickening at the front after three months using 1mg finasteride, 0.5% minoxidil, biotin supplements, vitamin D, and argan oil shampoo and conditioner. They express a wish that hairgrowth could occur at the back of the head as well.
The conversation discusses potential advancements in two hair loss drugs, KX-826 and GT20029, and the interest in whether transitioning from oral finasteride to these drugs would maintain hairgrowth. One reply expresses skepticism about the compounds' representation.
The user is on their 5th week of using pyrilutamide for hair loss without experiencing side effects and has noticed slight hairgrowth. They also use minoxidil with finasteride and dutasteride as part of their treatment regimen.
The user has been treating hair loss for a year using Hims topical finasteride/minoxidil, derma stamping, and RU58841, with plans to continue and hopes for more significant results. They have noticed some small hairgrowth at the temples and will provide updates on their progress.
This conversation is a humorous discussion about the effects of Minoxidil and Finasteride on hairgrowth, with some users speculating that it may have turned the poster into a "scientific horror story".
The conversation is about someone who had success using retinol with minoxidil for hairgrowth, but experienced shedding with Retin A (tretinoin). They are asking if others have tried retinol with minoxidil and what their results were.
A user discusses using safflower oil as a carrier for rosemary oil to enhance hairgrowth while using finasteride. They reference studies showing rosemary oil's effectiveness compared to minoxidil and the potential benefits of safflower and amla extracts for hair loss.
User shared 8-month hair loss treatment progress using topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, and microneedling. They experienced watery semen as a side effect but saw significant improvement in hairgrowth.
A user suggests making a potent sulforaphane topical to degrade DHT and promote hairgrowth. Another user notes that sulforaphane's low molecular weight might also lower systemic DHT.
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.
The conversation discusses using Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHT blockers for hairgrowth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.