A user is losing hope after 5 months on finasteride, seeing more hairloss and minimal positive changes. Another user advises that shedding is normal and benefits may take up to 2 years.
A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using minoxidil twice daily and 0.25mg finasteride once daily for hairloss. The conversation includes comments on the user's posture in the photos and slight improvements in hair fullness.
A user shared their 10-month hairloss treatment progress using 1mg Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Keto shampoo, dermastamping, and recently added Dut. Replies noted the user had great hair before and after treatment.
A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using oral Minoxidil (2.5mg) and Finasteride (1mg) for hairloss, reporting satisfaction with the results despite some light spots. Another user suggested increasing the Minoxidil dose if needed after a year.
A user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 5mg oral Minoxidil for hairloss. The conversation discusses the effectiveness of these treatments.
After 12 years of success with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, the user is experiencing hair thinning and scalp discomfort. They are considering options like switching to oral minoxidil, adding dutasteride, or using ketoconazole shampoo, topical caffeine, rosemary serum, and supplements.
A user shared progress pictures after almost 5 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss. Despite initial heavy shedding, they noticed improved hair density at the crown.
A user suspects vaping has contributed to their hairloss and plans to quit while using Minoxidil and finasteride. They are unsure if hair regrowth will be due to quitting vaping or the medications.
A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hairloss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.
The user shared progress pictures after using Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for eight months to treat hairloss. They experienced significant hair regrowth, and the discussion includes various opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these treatments.
A 39-year-old shared a 17-month hairloss treatment update using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and a 1.5mm derma roller, noticing significant results after 9-12 months. They also maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage side effects like dry skin with moisturizer.
A user shared their positive experience with finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, noting significant improvement and regrowth after 1.5 years of treatment, despite initial side effects. They are now happy with their hair and personal life.
The user has tried many hairloss treatments including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, and microneedling without much success and is now using RU58841, seeing initial vellus hair growth but no further improvement after 5 months. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of RU58841 after 6-12 months of use.
A user has been experiencing hairloss since 2013 and has tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, fluridil, pantostin, stemoxydine, microneedling, and Nizoral. They reported improvement after adding antiandrogens and other treatments in July of the previous year but stopped finasteride due to erectile dysfunction.
A 20-year-old user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 5% minoxidil foam and finasteride for four months, starting to see results after two months with no side effects. They also cut off damaged hair ends, wash their hair every other day, and advise managing stress to improve hairloss outcomes.
A person shares their 10-month hairloss treatment progress using finasteride 1.25 mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% daily, weekly dermarolling with a 1.5mm device, and RU58841 for one month, encouraging others not to give up despite slow results. They noticed their progress after comparing past photos.
The user shared progress pictures after 4.5 months of using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for hairloss, considering increasing the finasteride dose after 6 months. Some attribute the improvement to the hair transplant, while others inquire about changes in crown density.
A 26-year-old man has seen hair regrowth after one month of using oral finasteride (1.1mg), minoxidil (3mg), and biotin daily, along with weekly ketoconazole shampoo and plans to add derma stamping. He reports minimal side effects and attributes an increase in libido to starting exercise, not the hairloss treatments.
The user shared a 15-month hairloss treatment update using Dutasteride (0.5mg/day), Minoxidil (5% foam twice daily), Nizoral (1% every 3 days), and a 1.5mm derma roller (twice a month), along with a multivitamin, exercise, low sugar diet, hydration, and consistent sleep. They started seeing results after 6-9 months, with significant improvement at the 1-year mark, and apply Minoxidil the day after derma rolling.
Bryan Johnson shared his hairloss treatment, which mainly relies on minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical of his results, while others appreciate his efforts in anti-aging and hairloss research.
A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hairloss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.
A 42-year-old man started using RU-58841 for hairloss and saw noticeable results after a month and a half, even his daughter observed hair growth. He did not use minoxidil or finasteride due to cost and is considering sharing pictures if improvement continues.
The user reports significant hair regrowth after three months using finasteride, biotin pills, a derma roller with rosemary/jojoba oil, and drinking coffee, despite an initial increase in hair shedding. Other users share varied results with similar treatments, with some not experiencing improvements.
The user is two months into a hairloss treatment routine using Minoxidil 5%, microneedling with a 1.5mm needle once a week, Finasteride, and Biotin+collagen supplements, reporting thicker hair. Another user suggests microneedling is very effective, and a question is asked about the timing of Minoxidil application after microneedling.
A user has been using Hims topical finasteride and minoxidil for seven months, along with micro needling, and is asking if there's an improvement in their hairline. Responses vary, with some seeing progress and others criticizing the photo quality for comparison, but no side effects were reported.
The user has been treating hairloss with finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for several years without success and is experiencing an inflamed scalp, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice on additional treatments after these methods failed to improve their condition.
The user has been battling hairloss for 1.5 years, using finasteride and minoxidil inconsistently. In September, they started a more aggressive treatment including Dutasteride, keto, Minox, and a 2mm dermaroller, and after 2.5 months, they are seeking opinions on their progress.
The conversation is about a 53-year-old man's struggle with hairloss and the various perspectives on balding. It also mentions the use of finasteride as a hairloss treatment.
The post discusses potential links between low vitamin D levels and hairloss, and how correcting this might impact the effectiveness of Minoxidil and Finasteride treatments. The responses vary, with some suggesting that vitamin D deficiency would cause overall scalp hairloss, while others believe it would first affect the most sensitive areas.
A user is testing clascoterone (Winlevi) on their scalp for hairloss and has noticed a reduction in scalp sebum after one month. They are also using other unspecified treatments and plan to provide an update after the second month.