A user's nine-month journey of hair growth with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral; some participants thought the user had a hairtransplant while others disagreed.
A user shared their five-year journey battling hair loss using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil twice a day, and occasional dermarolling, resulting in thicker hair. They plan to undergo a hairtransplant and hope to inspire others with their story of perseverance and commitment.
The user shared their 11-year journey battling hair loss, highlighting the importance of consistent treatment and avoiding common mistakes. Treatments included minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, ketoconazole, multivitamins, and a hairtransplant.
The conversation discusses Perez Hilton's hair loss despite having three hairtransplants. Participants suggest that hair loss can continue after a transplant if maintenance treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are not used, and that transplanted hair can still be susceptible to loss.
A 24-year-old man is seeking advice on his current hair loss treatment, which includes 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, and daily low-level light laser therapy, as he's not seen improvement recently. He's also considering a hairtransplant in South Korea at age 25 and is asking for opinions on this plan.
User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hairtransplant, or embracing baldness.
Someone who is starting to experience hair loss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hairtransplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.
User has been using minoxidil for 5 years and recently started finasteride, 2% nizoral shampoo, low light level laser helmet, microneedling, and biotin supplement to prepare for a hairtransplant. Another user suggests it's not too much and mentions additional treatments like dutasteride, oral min, RU, and pyrilutamide.
A 28-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral, Selsun Blue, and supplements. Suggestions include trying Dutasteride or considering a hairtransplant if no improvement is seen by the two-year mark.
A 24-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are satisfied with the results and may consider a hairtransplant after one year.
The conversation discusses the perception of increased hair loss among young men, with some attributing it to heightened awareness or environmental factors. Various treatments are mentioned, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and future hairtransplant methods.
The user has been treating their hair loss with oral Minoxidil, Dutasteride twice a week, daily head massages, a mix of essential oils, and one round of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). They stopped micro-needling due to hair loss, and are seeking advice on their progress, with responses suggesting continued treatment, potential hairtransplant, and resuming micro-needling.
The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling after 2.5 months, noting initial shedding but improved hair density, especially at the temples, possibly eliminating the need for a hairtransplant. The user is satisfied with the current treatment and is hesitant to try the experimental drug RU58841, hoping the current routine will suffice for further improvements.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the person's hair has improved after using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months. Some users suspect that the person may have had a hairtransplant.
User tried topical finasteride mixed with minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, oral minoxidil, and FUE hairtransplant for hair loss. User asks when it's safe to trim hair after transplant and considers trying RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
How easy it is to fake hair growth, and the skepticism of progress pictures on the subreddit. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Toppik/Hair Fibers, Dermmatch and a hairtransplant.
A 35-year-old MTF individual shared their hair recovery journey, using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Spironolactone, Microneedling, and Exosomes. They recently had a hairtransplant and are documenting the healing process.
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hairtransplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hairtransplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.
A person realized they were balding when their sister pointed it out and is now using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and plans to add dutasteride and RU58841. Others in the conversation emphasize the importance of honesty about hair loss and caution against an overly aggressive treatment regimen, especially before a hairtransplant.
OP underwent a hairtransplant (HT) and has been using finasteride for one year. Despite having thin hair, OP is happy with the results and feels more confident.
8 months post hairtransplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
User had a hairtransplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.
A user shared progress pictures 1.5 months after a hairtransplant of 3500 grafts, using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. They are concerned about potential shock loss and the thinning appearance.
The user discusses hairtransplant results and questions the necessity of pairing microneedling with a special liquid, aside from minoxidil, for better hair thickening. They are skeptical about the doctor's recommendation and seek advice on whether the liquid is essential or a sales tactic.
The user shared their hairtransplant progress, using saw palmetto, vitamins, biotin, zinc, ginseng, ozonized olive oil, and a dermaroller with serum. They avoid finasteride due to trying for a second child.
The user had a hairtransplant in 2020 and later learned they needed to continue medication for hair loss. They shared a 5-month timelapse video of their hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil, microneedling every 3 weeks, and ketoconazole.
Eleven days after a hairtransplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.