User started 0.5 mg dutasteride in September 2022 and oral minoxidil in February 2023. Hair loss increased initially, but improved after increasing minoxidil dosage.
The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.
This conversation is about a 21-year old male's success with using finasteride, minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo to regrow his hair. He increased the finasteride dosage from 1mg 3x per week to 1 mg daily for maximum results. People in the thread commended him on his progress.
User's 2-month hair loss treatment includes Dut 0.5mg, oral min 2.5mg, Dut+PRP mesotherapy, microneedling, and other products. Dermatologist increased min dose to 5mg, expecting better results at 6-month mark.
Jamesdunn8811 has been using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil to treat his hair loss over the past four months, with successful results. He has experienced no side effects and noticed increased thickness and baby hairs growing in both temples.
The effects of finasteride and dutasteride on beard growth, whether minoxidil would help with facialhair loss caused by DHT blockers, and anecdotal evidence from users who have experienced either decreased or increasedfacialhair density while using these treatments.
People switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride after long-term use of finasteride and their results, including hair maintenance and increased thickness.
A 16-year-old researching and trying Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, reporting back on side effects experienced after one week of use; the reported side effects included testicle pain, headache, and increased shedding. Libido and sexual performance seemed unaffected.
User experienced hair loss on the top of the head for 2 years, noticed improvement after adding a smoothie with various fruits, vegetables, and seeds to their diet. They observed increasedhairgrowth after 2 weeks of this dietary change.
A 28-year-old male on TRT with a family history of MPB reports that consuming 1-2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil daily reduces hair loss and improves hair condition. Stopping the oil leads to increasedhair fall and dryness.
A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.
User DeadRay9 reports good progress on finasteride and ketoconazole, with irregular microneedling. They take 1.25mg finasteride, experienced increased libido, and saw improvements at 3-5 months.
User experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months of using 0.5mg finasteride, along with minoxidil and dermastamp. Side effects include increased sensitivity to poor lifestyle choices, but overall confidence improved.
User reports being on finasteride for 3 months, experiencing initial shedding but noticing new hairgrowth and increased density. They also started using castor oil daily and considered trimming their long hair to improve visual thickness.
A user recovered their crown using finasteride, dermarolling, and vitamins, and had a hair transplant for their hairline. They experienced no side effects from finasteride except increased libido and also take zinc, biotin, trace minerals, kelp, and vitamin D.
Hair loss discussion involves minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Minoxidil non-responders may see results after adding stemoxydine due to increased enzyme presence.
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since February, along with microneedling, and recently noticed increasedhair shedding. They are curious if others experienced worsening hair appearance after shedding or if it remained unchanged.
A user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, dutasteride, rosemary oil shampoo, ketoconazole, and pumpkin seed oil, reporting great results and increasedhair thickness. Other users commented on the mild initial hair loss and congratulated the user on their success.
A man stopped taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment, to improve his fertility. His sperm count and motility increased after stopping the medication, but sperm shape did not change.
The conversation is about someone considering using Minoxidil combined with a weak antiandrogen for hair loss, but is concerned about potential increasedhair loss if they stop using Minoxidil. They are seeking others' experiences with stopping Minoxidil and the effects on their hair.
User discusses Alfatradiol (17a-Estradiol) as a potential hair loss treatment with mixed results. Concerns include low dosage, receptor theory, and possible increased aromatase activity on scalp.
Using minoxidil and finasteride to address hair loss, with questions about side effects and the possibility of microneedling for increased effectiveness.
Hair loss treatments RU55841, CB-03-01, and Eucapil were discussed, with concerns about needing increased dosages over time and potential side effects. A user suggested that CB's results could be due to various factors and that combining it with finasteride might slow down any upregulation.
A 23-year-old male is using finasteride (1mg daily), derma rolling, and Nizoral for hair loss treatment, experiencing increased shedding and side effects like anxiety, decreased libido, and fatigue. Despite no positive changes in hair after three months, he plans to continue finasteride and may consider RU58841 or CB as future treatments, avoiding minoxidil due to past negative experiences.
A user shared their 3-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, Pura D'or Shampoo, Nizoral, and vitamins. They reported improvement in their hairline and increased confidence, with hopes for further progress in the crown area.
A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgenetic alopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported side effects on libido or sexual performance.
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
A user shared their initial experiences with The Ordinary hair density serum, which contains Redensyl (taxifolin). They observed increasedhair volume but also developed pimples, likely due to the serum stimulating sebaceous glands.
Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.