The conversation is about hair loss affecting motivation to work out. The original poster is using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering a hairtransplant.
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and oral minoxidil for hair loss but sees minimal improvement and is considering adding dutasteride. Users suggest additional treatments like dermarolling, PRP, and consulting a dermatologist, or considering a hairtransplant.
A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hairtransplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.
The user has been taking dutasteride for 9 months and is satisfied with the hair growth results. They had a hairtransplant and don't want to share hairline progress.
A user shared a 9-month hair loss treatment update using scalp micropigmentation (SMP), finasteride, minoxidil, derma pen, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT), with plans for a hairtransplant. Another person suggested increasing the dosage of finasteride and minoxidil and using a derma roller weekly.
The user has seen significant hair regrowth after one year using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil, considering a hairtransplant if progress stalls. They experienced an initial shedding phase and temporary erectile dysfunction, but no other side effects.
A user shared a 17-month update on their hair loss treatment, which included a hairtransplant of 2300 grafts, using a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering another transplant and seeking honest feedback on their progress, while others share their own experiences and advice on hair loss treatments.
A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hairtransplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.
A 32-year-old has seen positive hair growth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg daily of oral dutasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, despite previously losing hair due to stopping medications and wearing a hair system. They plan to continue treatment and are considering adding dermarolling to their regimen, with a hairtransplant scheduled for the following year.
A user's progress with hair loss treatments over the past two years, including finasteride, minoxodil and dermarolling. Replies included speculations about whether or not this was the result of a hairtransplant. The user confirmed that it was just meds.
Current treatments like oral/topical minoxidil and finasteride are considered the best options for hair regrowth, with dutasteride being the most powerful medication available. There is hope for future advancements in hairtransplant technology and potential new treatments, but significant breakthroughs are not expected soon.
A user shared a 7-month update on hair regrowth using finasteride daily and minoxidil once a day, noting improvement in hair health. Others suggested adding micro-needling, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering a hairtransplant for better results.
The conversation discusses the potential of verteporfin in treating hair loss, with some users reporting positive results and speculating that it could lead to a cure for baldness. Others are skeptical, and there's a debate on the effectiveness of verteporfin for regrowing hair and reducing transplant scars.
A user who experienced significant hair growth after using finasteride and minoxidil foam for five and six months respectively, with the addition of a hairtransplant.
The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hairtransplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.
OP used 1mg finasteride for 4 years, then had a hairtransplant, and for the past 6 months has been using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil twice daily. The treatments resulted in significant hair density and thickness improvement.
A user shared their 11-year journey with alopecia, using finasteride, dutasteride, and a hairtransplant. They encouraged others not to panic, noting that hair miniaturization can take over 15 years to complete.
The conversation is about a user's one-year progress after a 3,200 graft FUE hairtransplant and their use of oral finasteride and minoxidil. People are impressed with the results and are discussing the effectiveness and cost of the treatment.
A user's progress using minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy to treat hair loss, with advice from other users on whether or not to continue the treatment. Suggestions included trying oral treatments such as finasteride and RU58841, and considering a hairtransplant for more significant results.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss, but stopped dutasteride due to side effects. They plan to have a hairtransplant in December 2024 at Vanity Hospital in Istanbul, aiming for at least 4500 grafts.
A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hairtransplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.
User is 25, using oral finasteride for 4 years, topical minoxidil for 3 years, and microneedling. They ask if hairtransplant can be done without scarring when shaving head completely bald later.
User shared progress on crown regrowth using Minoxidil Foam, oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, and Finasteride 1mg daily. They experienced initial headaches with oral Minoxidil, had a hairtransplant, and are seeing regrowth but with thin hairs.
User has seen no improvement after 4 years of using minoxidil and finasteride, and recently started dutasteride. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hairtransplant.
The user is frustrated with minoxidil's lack of results and is considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Other suggestions include consulting a doctor, adjusting dosages, or considering a hairtransplant.
A 25-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 4 years to treat hair loss, underwent a successful FUE hairtransplant in Mumbai, India, in April 2023. The user reported positive results, including increased hair density and reduced frizziness, and plans to continue treatment for further growth.
A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hairtransplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hairtransplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
The user tried minoxidil 5% for 3 years with little improvement, then switched to a 15% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride solution once daily and started using pyrilutamide, resulting in significant hair regrowth over time. They are considering a hairtransplant but are continuing with topical treatments to maximize hair growth first.
The user, Lofi-luu, shared their transformation from balding to having a full head of hair after getting a hairtransplant and using finasteride for almost 2 years. They also discussed their workout routine and emphasized the importance of not letting balding hold them back in life.