A user's progress with using Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to treat hairloss; another user mentioned a Japanese study that found better results for hairy individuals on finasteride.
Progress (in a good way). How often did you take biotin?
KarensAnon: I took biotin once daily.
KarensAnon has made 3-month progress with the use of Minoxidil foam, 0.5mm micro-needling weekly, and biotin to combat hairloss which had started at age 19. They plan to further their treatment by adding finasteride soon.
Asteride into your routine
In this conversation, the user Icy-Indication267 was asking when they should start finasteride to treat their hairloss, which had responded well to minoxidil after two months. Other users shared advice on incorporating micro-needling and topical finasteride into their routine for optimal results.
A 43-year-old user's progress pictures showing their results from taking Finasteride and Dutasteride for 13 months, along with 5% Minoxidil topical treatment for hairloss over the course of two years. Other users shared experiences and advice about using these treatments to reverse hairloss.
This user "ateaninja" has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 14 months along with weekly micro-needling for the last 5 months to treat hairloss. They also have a trusted barber to make their existing hair look fuller.
The conversation is about a person's nearly 5-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, some vitamins, and occasional microneedling to treat hairloss, with noticeable improvement in hair growth. They also mention not using creatine or performance-enhancing drugs.
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hairloss.
User shares 9-month progress using topical Fin/Min formula (10% Min, 0.1% Fin) for hairloss, with significant improvement in crown area. Others discuss experiences, side effects, and application methods for the treatment.
The conversation is about the release timeline for clinical trial results and the availability of Breezula, a hairloss treatment. The user is not comfortable buying it as a research drug from China.
A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hairloss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.
Taking dutasteride daily at higher doses results in more effective DHT suppression compared to every other day dosing, due to its dose-dependent nature and long half-life. Even at lower doses, dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hairloss.
After using finasteride for 7 months and dutasteride for 5 months, the user experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and scalp itchiness. They advise patience with hairloss treatments and suggest focusing on a good haircut and reducing stress.
The user feels treated better with a comb-over than when bald due to cancer. They are considering a hair transplant and using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss.
The user has been using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin cream for hairloss, with positive progress noted after six months. They are advised to continue their current regimen and consider additional treatments like derma rolling, while being cautious about switching to dutasteride due to potential side effects.
The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hairloss.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hairloss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
The conversation discusses the severe shedding caused by Minoxidil, with users sharing their experiences and outcomes. Some report eventual regrowth, while others see no improvement or worsening hairloss.
The user has been using finasteride daily since 2020, dutasteride twice weekly since September, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, microneedling monthly, and ketoconazole semi-often. They are feeling lost about their hairloss progress after one year on this regimen.
A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hairloss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.
People over 35 have seen success with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hairloss. Results vary, with some noticing improvements in hair volume and hairline, while others emphasize patience and managing expectations.
The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sexual function, with many users reporting reduced libido and weaker erections despite continuing the treatment to prevent hairloss. Some users suggest checking hormone levels or switching to different dosages or treatments like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences regarding the severity of side effects.
The user has been using minoxidil 5% twice daily, micro-needling, topical finasteride every other day, and various supplements for 3 months to treat hairloss and has seen positive results. They also mentioned using hair growth tablets, biotin, zinc, and vitamins B and D, but not consistently.
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hairloss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hairloss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and growth shampoo for 7.5 months to treat hairloss and is considering switching to 0.5 mg dutasteride due to slight recession and persistent symptoms. Another user commented that the user's temples appear to have improved, especially in the latest photo.
Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hairloss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hairloss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hairloss.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hairloss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.
After 2.5 years of using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, and weekly micro-needling, the user reports thicker, healthier hair without further loss. They noticed initial regrowth at 3 months, with significant improvement up to 18 months, and no negative side effects from the treatment.
A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hairloss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.