The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.
The user is experiencing aggressive hair loss since their teens and has tried finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil without success in halting the hair loss. They are seeking advice on how to stop it.
Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss.
A 23-year-old experienced significant hairregrowth and regained confidence after one year of using oral finasteride (1mg/day) and oral minoxidil (1.25mg/day) without side effects. The user felt the treatment was life-changing, allowing them to be more social and active.
The user shared a 1.4-year hair growth journey using minoxidil and recently added micro-needling and finasteride, which significantly improved their hair. They also mentioned taking consistent photos for comparison and dermarolling once a week with a 1.5 mm needle.
Dutasteride, especially at higher doses, is considered more effective than Minoxidil for hairregrowth by blocking DHT, which causes hair loss. Combining Dutasteride with Minoxidil may enhance hair recovery by prolonging the hair growth phase.
Hairregrowth treatments for cis-males include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Estrogen and testosterone blockers can help restore hair loss but may not suit everyone.
The user shared progress pictures showing hairregrowth over 4.5 months using 1.25mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with no side effects reported. Commenters complimented the early treatment initiation and positive results.
The conversation is about a user's one-year hairregrowth progress using 1.25mg of finasteride daily. Users are asking about the timeline of visible progress, the user's age, and whether they experienced shedding.
A user shared their hairregrowth progress after using 1mg of finasteride daily for six months, with a break of two weeks due to knee surgery. Some suggest adding minoxidil for better results, while others discuss finasteride's effectiveness in promoting hair growth, which can be slower but significant.
User is asking for progress on hairregrowth after 6 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil tablets. Replies suggest good results and recommend using dutasteride instead of finasteride for severe hair loss.
The conversation is about hair shedding while using finasteride. One user experienced increased hair loss, while another had no shedding but also no regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair recovery after minoxidil shedding. They are also using dutasteride and expect further improvements in the coming months.
A user shared their dad's progress after 5 months of Minoxidil and 4 months of Finasteride, showing significant hairregrowth. Users discussed the potential for miniaturized hairs to become terminal again, with some expressing hope and others skepticism.
Pyrilutamide is considered to work for hair loss but less effectively than expected, similar to RU58841, and may cause side effects like chest tightness and sexual issues. It's unclear if it's suitable for diffuse thinners, and one user cannot use minoxidil or finasteride due to side effects and personal circumstances.
The user has been using finasteride for 5 months without hairregrowth or loss and is considering adding dermarolling to their regimen. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness of finasteride with dermarolling, the type of dermaroller to use, aftercare products, and concerns about shedding from dermarolling alone.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, 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 hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
A user discussed their hairregrowth after 6 months of oral minoxidil and dutasteride, and 2 weeks of topical minoxidil. They are unsure if the new hair is fuzz or actual regrowth.
A user's nine-month journey of hair growth with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral; some participants thought the user had a hair transplant while others disagreed.
The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hairregrowth 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 due to brittleness.
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
The user tried Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and oral castor oil for hair loss. They found RU58841 and Minoxidil most effective with no side effects, while Finasteride and Dutasteride caused sexual side effects.
User "likitiiki" shared 8-month progress using only Finasteride for hair loss. Many users praised the results, while others discussed their own experiences and dosages.
The post is about a user's progress with hair loss and the effectiveness of finasteride as a treatment. The conclusion is that the user did not see any progress with their hair loss after being on finasteride for a year.
The user is seeking confirmation of progress in their hairregrowth journey while using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also mention experiencing shedding and dandruff after switching from liquid minoxidil to foam. Some users suggest considering a hair transplant.
The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.
A 22.5-year-old male is frustrated with doctors for not taking his diffuse thinning seriously. He has been using finasteride for 2.5 years, avoids topical minoxidil due to dandruff, and is hesitant about oral minoxidil due to weight and injury concerns.
OP transitioned and used Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Minoxidil, and dermarolling, resulting in significant hairregrowth. They advise this method may not be suitable for cis men.
A 20-year-old experiencing hair shedding after starting oral finasteride is advised to continue treatment and consider adding topical minoxidil. Shedding is normal, and patience is needed for hairregrowth.