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The conversation discusses the long-term results of using finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil forhairloss, with some skepticism about the truthfulness of the results and a reference to a scam involving RU58841.
OP used oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil but saw significant improvement only after adding PRP treatments. PRP sessions every 4 months maintained the results, though it is expensive.
The user had a hair transplant with 2,000 grafts in 2017, and after four and a half months of using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, and Boton shampoo, they are seeing hair regrowth including the return of their widow's peak. They are considering switching to RU58841 and a deeper derma rolling treatment.
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This user has been taking finasteride for 22 months and minoxidil for 1 year to reduce hairloss, with apparent success; they have also avoided tight cornrow hairstyles to further protect their hairline.
The user was prescribed 5mg Finasteride and later switched to 1mg forhairloss, also using topical Minoxidil. They are concerned about potential lasting side effects from the initial 5mg dosage.
Silicone-based shampoos and conditioners may leave a layer on the scalp that could affect the absorption of topical hairloss treatments like Fluridil. The user is considering switching to silicone products to manage frizzy hair but is concerned about this potential issue.
The user experienced hairloss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hairloss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.
The user had a hair transplant in 2020 and later learned they needed to continue medication forhairloss. They shared a 5-month timelapse video of their hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil, microneedling every 3 weeks, and ketoconazole.
User started oral finasteride 0.33mg daily and later made a topical solution with cetirizine and stemoxydine. They experienced hair growth progress after 8-9 months and discussed factors affecting their results.
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
The user experienced hair regrowth and stopped hairloss using a natural DHT blocker and later finasteride, despite initial side effects. They plan to add topical minoxidil to address remaining thin spots.
The user experienced initial hair regrowth with topical dutasteride and minoxidil but later faced significant hair shedding, leading to doubts about the effectiveness of topical dutasteride. They plan to continue the treatment for a year and may switch to oral finasteride if no improvement is seen.
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced initial shedding but later saw significant hair regrowth, especially with the addition of minoxidil. Another user switched to dutasteride without experiencing shedding or noticeable regrowth.
User asks if finasteride alone can combat hairloss and considers adding minoxidil later. Replies suggest aggressive approach with multiple treatments or using finasteride alone, depending on personal preference.
User started finasteride at 18, added minoxidil later but stopped due to side effects. Hairloss continued despite treatments, considering dutasteride but hesitant. Others suggest trying dutasteride and discussing with a dermatologist.
The user started using 5% minoxidil foam in February and experienced shedding a few weeks later, which continued for about twelve weeks. They are also taking pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto but remain skeptical about their effectiveness.
The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 5% minoxidil, later switching to 10% minoxidil, finasteride, and oral minoxidil. The combination of topical and oral treatments showed impressive progress with minimal side effects.
User plans to switch from oral to .005% topical finasteride, using a solvent from minoxidilmax and later Essengen-F. They will monitor DHT levels and seek advice on solvents and sleep caps.
The user shared a 7-year hair progress journey, starting with occasional minoxidil use and later including a finasteride prescription, online prescriptions, and microneedling. Significant hair growth was achieved, but side effects led to a reduction in medication dosage.
The user experienced initial hair density improvement with finasteride, but later felt scalp pain and a plateau in results. They added alfatradiol for scalp inflammation and divi scalp serum to their routine, and are curious if others have similar experiences.
User shared progress pictures of hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride (later switched to topical), keto shampoo, biotin supplements, and dermarolling. Hairline improved slightly, considering a hair transplant for further results.
User Solid_Repeat5382 shared their experience with Pyrilutamide forhairloss, which initially reduced shedding but later lost effectiveness. They plan to switch back to RU58841 and finasteride, while continuing minoxidil and dermapen treatments.
A 28-year-old started finasteride 1mg/day forhairloss, later reducing to 3 times a week. Positive effects include better gym performance, reduced social anxiety, and improved skin health, while negative effects include some erectile dysfunction and nipple sensitivity.
A user shared their hairloss journey, starting with minoxidil and later switching to finasteride due to dissatisfaction with minoxidil. They experienced some regrowth and shedding, with mild side effects from finasteride, and are hopeful for future improvements.
A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hairloss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hairloss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.
OP has been using alfatradiol and a mix of rosemary, peppermint, and jojoba oils forhairloss, with inconsistent dermapen sessions. They plan to add topical finasteride at 0.025% later.
A user shared their 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with Pura D’Or anti-thinning shampoo and a scalp massager. They noticed initial worsening but later saw hair follicle recovery.
A user reported hair regrowth after taking D3 vitamin pills and using anti-hair fall shampoo for four months. They were later advised to use 10% minoxidil, a hair spray, and a general vitamin pill containing iron, B9, and B12.