A user is seeking recommendations for purchasing 1mm to 1.5mm derma rollers in the U.S. for better hairgrowth results, as they are currently using a 0.25mm roller.
A user added 1% NMN to their 5% minoxidil mix for hair loss, which also includes melatonin, ginkgo, nettle root, and plans to add caffeine. They are asking if anyone has tried topical NMN for hairgrowth.
The conversation discusses whether using pyrilutamide would interfere with minoxidil's ability to regrow hair, considering pyrilutamide is seen as a maintenance drug that stops shedding, while minoxidil promotes hairgrowth but causes initial shedding.
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 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 user shared progress pictures after three months of using topical minoxidil for hair loss, planning to add dermarolling later. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid hairgrowth, while others are impressed or question the authenticity of the photos.
Minoxidil is working effectively for the user, showing visible progress in hairgrowth. The user also uses rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and a dermaroller, and is considering finasteride.
The user has been using 1mg of Finasteride daily and vitamins for a month, noticing hairgrowth, especially at the temples. They plan to share their two-month progress in the future.
The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hairgrowth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hairgrowth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hairgrowth.
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 and conversation are about the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss. Some users noticed increased hair density, while others experienced unwanted hairgrowth in different areas of the body.
The conversation discusses adding melatonin powder to a topical finasteride solution for hair loss, with one reply suggesting that melatonin may promote faster hairgrowth but advising against mixing it directly into the solution due to potential instability.
The post and conversation are about a user's successful regrowth of hair using topical minoxidil and rosemary shampoo. Other users discuss the potential limitations of minoxidil and recommend using finasteride to maintain hairgrowth.
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.
CraigMeyerShirtPants used oral finasteride for 15 months and topical minoxidil for 6 months, seeing significant hairgrowth after cutting hair 4 months ago. Users congratulated and asked about age, brand, and side effects.
The conversation is about whether adding tretinoin to minoxidil can make someone who didn't respond to minoxidil alone start seeing hairgrowth results. One person believes the evidence supporting this combination is weak.
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.
A user is attempting to recover from severe hair loss using 1.25mg finasteride, 5mg topical minoxidil twice daily, pyrilutamide for a month, RU58841 for two weeks, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm. They have seen new hairgrowth after two months and plan to continue the treatment for a year with the hope of regrowing enough hair for a transplant.
This user uses a combination of finasteride and oral minoxidil to treat hair loss, and reports that the treatment has had an impact on his growth without any major side effects. He also shares advice on how to obtain the necessary medications in certain countries.
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.
The user is experimenting with taking 1-1.5ml of pure castor oil orally daily as an alternative to minoxidil for hairgrowth. They aim to find a safer option that promotes overall body and head hairgrowth without the side effects of minoxidil.
A new study that found a single chemical could potentially be responsible for hair loss, and the potential to use this discovery to stimulate hairgrowth. The conversation also includes various treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, DUT, and Botox for hair loss.
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.
User reports 1 year of Finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and occasional dermapen use led to significant hairgrowth improvement. Others discuss effectiveness for diffuse thinning and request detailed routine.
User reports being on finasteride for 3 months, experiencing initial shedding but noticing new hairgrowth and increased density. They also started using castor oil daily and considered trimming their long hair to improve visual thickness.
The conversation discusses using RU58841, topical finasteride/minoxidil, MK677, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss. MK677 is mentioned as a growth hormone that improves hair health and recovery from microneedling.
A user shared their 4-month experience using minoxidil twice daily for hair loss, noting significant but slow progress in hairgrowth, especially around the temples and hairline. They also mentioned side effects like facial hairgrowth and dryness, and recommended minoxidil over other treatments like castor and coconut oil.
The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hairgrowth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.