User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hairloss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.
A user's successful 6-month journey with Minoxidil, Finasteride and 0.05 Derma Rolling to regain their hairline, eyebrows, facial hair and overall youthful look. They also discussed the use of topical minoxidil for eyebrow thickening, as well as other skincare routines and healthy lifestyle habits.
The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.
A user shared their 6-month hair regrowth results using minoxidil, head massages, biotin, and overall better hair and body care, without using finasteride. Some responses discussed side effects of finasteride, the effectiveness of biotin, and asked for details about the user's treatment regimen.
User experienced significant hair regrowth using 1.25mg Finasteride daily and Nizoral once a week for 15 months. Noticeable results appeared after 6 months, with no side effects reported.
Sulforaphane shows potential for hair regrowth, with users reporting reduced shedding and regrowth. Some users combine it with Minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped dueto brittleness.
A 26-year-old man shared his 2.5-year hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and finasteride, initially experiencing side effects but later continuing treatment with no issues, resulting in improved hair. He lifts weights and wrestles weekly, plans to continue treatment indefinitely, and has had no hairline issues, only diffuse thinning.
OP is experiencing severe side effects from daily Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and Biotin use and is considering reducing Minoxidil to once or twice a week. A response advised seeing a doctor dueto heart-related issues.
A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hairloss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.
The conversation discusses how Caucasian men are more likely to experience hairlossdueto genetic predisposition, with factors like the androgen receptor on the X chromosome playing a significant role. The user also expresses confusion about the evolutionary reasons for hairloss, especially in colder climates where it would seem beneficial to retain hair for warmth.
User experienced hairlossdueto anorexia and stress, leading to a difficult journey with wigs and self-esteem. Hair regrowth occurred with spironolactone, but recent hairloss returned, causing uncertainty and emotional struggles.
The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading tohairloss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, while others consider vitamin supplementation dueto deficiencies.
A 32-year-old male experienced severe hairloss after stopping Rogaine and is considering restarting it along with topical Finasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo dueto concerns about oral Finasteride causing gynecomastia. Users suggest that stopping Minoxidil can lead to significant hairloss and recommend Finasteride for better results.
Dutasteride potentially being more effective than Finasteride in treating hairlossdueto its ability to suppress DHT levels more significantly. Dutasteride also has fewer sexual side effects compared to Finasteride.
A dermatologist prescribed Betnovate scalp, a corticosteroid, for a 21-year-old male's hairlossdueto DHT. The individual is considering using Nizoral shampoo, topical finasteride, a derma roller, and minoxidil, but is unsure about the effectiveness of two other products suggested by the dermatologist.
A person with hairlossdueto seborrheic dermatitis saw improvement after treating the condition and using 5mg oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, collagen, biotin, and vitamins. They are asking if the progress is real, and others have noted the oral minoxidil as a significant treatment.
The individual is experiencing hairlossdueto insulin resistance (IR) and is seeking advice. They are currently using a keto diet, supplements, exercise, and plan to add metformin to their regimen.
User is scared to start finasteride for hairlossdueto potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
A 17-year-old experiencing hairlossdueto hard water was advised by a dermatologist to use a treatment containing Minoxidil and vitamins. A respondent confirmed the treatment's safety but warned that discontinuing Minoxidil could worsen hairloss.
A 29-year-old male experiencing hairlossdueto TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride dueto potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.
A 21-year-old with accelerated hairlossdueto stress and weight loss is using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to combat balding, despite experiencing a significant initial hair shed. They are committed to continuing treatment for at least three months and are considering switching totopical finasteride if necessary.
A 22-year-old male is experiencing hairlossdueto seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.
A 25-year-old is considering using saw palmetto for hairlossdueto fear of finasteride side effects but is concerned about its effectiveness and cost compared to finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether saw palmetto has similar side effects to finasteride and if it's truly effective or just a placebo.
A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hairloss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hairloss is dueto androgenic alopecia.
This user discussed using oral minoxidil as a hairloss treatment, and was cautioned against mixing topical minoxidil with water and drinking it dueto potential side effects and risks. Other users shared their concerns about the dangers of self-prescribing medications without consulting a doctor.
A user shared their positive experience with Laq herbal shampoo and Sevich Batana oil for hairlossdueto PCOS and an unbalanced diet. They noticed significant improvement after three weeks of using these products.