A doctor advised against using finasteride or dutasteride during pregnancy. The user continues with oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, and pyrilutamide.
The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.
Balding can be traumatic for many, affecting self-esteem and social interactions, while others accept it more easily. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride, minoxidil, derma roller, ketosol shampoo, omega 3, biotin, daily exercise, and a positive outlook. They also discussed their exercise routine and addressed a question about finasteride side effects.
The conversation humorously discusses the side effects of finasteride, particularly sexual dysfunction. Users share mixed experiences, with some reporting issues and others not.
Franquito1624: Topical minoxidil and finasteride orally
This user, Franquito1624, reported 8 months of using Minoxidil topically and 4.5 months of using Finasteride orally with good results. Other users commented on their success and asked questions about the treatments used.
User experienced hair growth after 6 months using microneedling, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin. Commenters suggest adding finasteride to treatment for better results and preventing further hair loss.
A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss 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.
User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.
The user has been using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, along with microneedling, vitamins, and nizoral shampoo. They recently increased the topical treatments to twice daily for faster results, experiencing only initial shedding.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress from Norwood scale 4 to 2.5 over a year using daily 8.5-9% RU58841, topical Dutasteride 0.1%, RU58841 5% 1.5 times a week, and daily caffeine redensyl scalp treatment.
The user shared their 8-month hair transplant results from Cosmedica, involving around 3800 grafts and topical use of Minoxidil and Finasteride since the operation. They discussed the procedure details, cost, and the possibility of a second operation for crown and touch-ups.
User shares 8-month hair transplant update with 3800 grafts, using Minoxidil and Xpecia. Others express amazement at results and discuss costs and procedures.
A 29-year-old male shares his 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, reporting no side effects and light initial shedding. He is encouraged by the results and plans to continue the treatment.
The user shared their 5-month hair progress using oral finasteride and minoxidil, reporting positive results with minimal side effects. They use a chewable 2-in-1 product from Hims for convenience.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after 11 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, and occasional microneedling. The user aims to motivate others starting similar treatments.
User shared 9-month hair regrowth progress using a Fin/Min spray from HIMS, with additional microneedling. Other users praised the results and discussed the effectiveness of topical treatments.
A user shared their 12-month progress after a 3500-graft hair transplant at Heva Clinic in Istanbul, choosing not to use minoxidil or finasteride. The results were praised, with comments noting the natural look and significant improvement.
The user shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, derma stamping weekly, castor oil weekly, and the Nioxin system kit. Replies praised the results and inquired about the timeline and side effects.
A 35-year-old black male shows ~3 month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil pills, multivitamins, Nizoral shampoo twice a week, and weekly microneedling. Observers, including his wife, brothers, and barber, noticed improvement in the crown area.
An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss 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 six months of using topical minoxidil once daily and oral finasteride every three days, the user saw improvement in hair thickness, particularly at the crown, and some new hair growth at the hairline. They also used a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly, which they believe contributed to their progress.
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 hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.
The post is about a user's 8-month progress after a hair transplant at Attica Clinic using 1400 grafts, oral Biotin, Pura D'or Serum, Klorane Quinine Shampoo, microneedling, and daily 5-minute scalp massages. The comments vary, with some praising the results and others criticizing them as unnatural.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair shedding while taking finasteride for 2 years, but after switching to dutasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling, their hair has become thicker and hair loss has completely stopped. They also mentioned having no side effects from dutasteride.
User shares 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 1mg oral Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Nizoral 3x week, and 1.5mm derma 1x week. Others comment on improvements and ask about oral Min source.
After 10 months, the user's hairline and midscalp look thick following a 6100 graft FUE hair transplant in Turkey. They plan to address the crown in a few months.
The user is dissatisfied with their hair transplant results from Asli Tarcan, citing poor donor area management and insufficient graft density. They advise against opting for cheaper procedures and express hope for future hair cloning solutions.