Participants want to maintain hair until at least age 30, using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hairloss remains a concern, with some considering hair transplants.
An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hairloss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.
After 6 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling, the user experienced hair regrowth but then noticed a significant shed, returning to the initial state of hairloss. Another user responded that shedding every 6-8 months is normal when using finasteride and advised to continue the treatment for thicker hair regrowth.
A 23-year-old user shares their hair regrowth journey, questioning if genetics or other factors are at play. They use Rogaine, finasteride, vitamin B12, biotin, Thera M Plus, and derma stamping, and seek advice on their regimen and hair growth patterns.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hairloss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hairloss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
The conversation discusses the correct method of microneedling for hairloss, questioning whether it should be done on areas with long hair without risking hair damage, and if it's necessary for improving blood flow to existing hair. No specific treatments were mentioned.
The conclusion of the conversation is that using minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole may not be enough to address hairloss caused by DHT. Some users recommend starting finasteride to prevent further hairloss, while others express concerns about potential side effects.
The user "Bishiop" shared a comparison of their hair progress over 9 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users commented on the results and shared their experiences with hairloss treatments.
This conversation discusses the results of a model who claims he went from almost a Norwood 3 to a perfect hairline in 8 months using only Minoxidil and Rosemary oil. The replies suggest that this could be realistic but long-term results would require additional treatments like finasteride or other medications to prevent further hairloss.
The positive effects of Finasteride, a hairloss treatment; and various other treatments such as Minoxidil and Nizoral that can be used to treat hairloss. Additionally, other methods are discussed, such as micro needling and taking spearmint supplements, which have been seen to help in some cases.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hairloss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
User shared 12-month hair growth progress using finasteride and dutasteride, with nizoral 3x per week. They experienced a finasteride shed but saw improvement after a year and offered advice for managing hairloss expectations.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Bangkok, Thailand, performed by Dr. Kongkiat Laorwong, costing ~$4,500 for 2,100 grafts. The user had been using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hairloss treatment before the transplant and reported no side effects.
The conversation suggests waiting a few years before considering a hair transplant, as the current treatments (finasteride, oral minoxidil, PRP, and microneedling) may still yield results. Many recommend continuing with the current regimen and possibly adding dutasteride if necessary, while others advise against rushing into a transplant at 18.
The user started losing their hair at 16 and got a hair transplant. They used Minoxidil and finasteride as treatments. The transplant has held up well and they have not experienced graft loss.
A 26-year-old male from England is experiencing rapid hair thinning despite taking finasteride and having tried oral minoxidil and microneedling. He is considering topical dutasteride and seeking advice on his hairloss treatment.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for 6 months, inconsistently applies minoxidil, uses rosemary oil occasionally, and Nizoral shampoo twice a week for hairloss. They're unsure if the perceived progress is due to hair growth or increased volume, and are considering using minoxidil more frequently.
Taking care of hair condition through the use of shampoo, conditioner, oils and scalp scrubs, as well as advice on using Nizoral and Naturebox Olive Shampoo. Replies also included discussion about whether a bad shampoo could be causing hairloss.
A user's 11-month experience of using Minoxidil and finasteride to treat hairloss, which the user believes has been successful. Other users offered advice on additional treatments such as dermarolling or shaving the head.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hairloss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.
A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hairloss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.
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.
The user has been using finasteride since September 2018, dermarolling since February 2019, and applying minoxidil once a day. Despite these treatments, they have experienced significant hairloss and are unsure if they should continue.
A 26-year-old male shared results after using Minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling weekly for two months, seeking advice on additional treatments for better hair growth. Another user discussed their experience with finasteride and considered trying dutasteride due to concerns about hair shedding and lack of regrowth.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, Lead_Tasso, is expressing gratitude for the community's help in restoring their confidence in treating hairloss. They have been using finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min) and have also been taking hair and nail vitamins.
Treatments for hairloss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.
A user shared their 2.5-year hairloss treatment success using 1mg finasteride daily and switching from 5mg to 2.5mg minoxidil. They reported no significant side effects and emphasized the importance of early treatment.
Hairloss discussion focuses on adding an anti-androgen to stack with topical finasteride. Eucapil (fluridil) is suggested for its safety and minimal side effects.
Hairloss discussion involves experimenting with Sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts and possibly procyanidin b2. People seek updates on progress and if it's worth adding to treatment stack like microneedling.