A user's experience with treating hairloss using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as advice from other users that they should try finasteride alone first before committing to minoxidil.
EdgeLord19941's progress with hairloss medication, which includes 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5mg oral minoxidil daily and microneedling with an electronic pen once every 7-14 days at 1.5mm. There have been positive results reported within 3 months of following this regimen with no major side effects.
A user reported positive results with 0.5mg Dutasteride for 9 months, experiencing thicker hair and some regrowth. After stopping due to side effects, they noticed hairloss resuming and are now considering a reduced dosage and mesotherapy with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and vitamins.
Microneedling promotes hair growth by increasing circulation and collagen production, with gains potentially lasting longer than those from minoxidil. Some users report sustained results after stopping microneedling, unlike with minoxidil and finasteride.
Taking a slow and steady approach to treating hairloss, as well as the potential risks of combining too many treatments. The post suggests trialling individual treatments (such as Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841) for an extended period before adding more into your treatment protocol.
A user shared their 1 and 2-year hair progress using finasteride only, showing significant improvement. They experienced some initial side effects but found the treatment effective and regret not starting earlier.
A user with diffuse hairloss 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.
The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hairloss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.
Young guys with thick hair asking if they're going bald and people discussing early action forhairloss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users share their positive experiences with these treatments.
User experienced hair regrowth with minoxidil and dermarolling for 3 months. Routine includes applying 1ml minoxidil nightly and dermarolling with 0.5mm needles twice a week.
Hairloss discussion includes topical Spironolactone's effectiveness and minimal side effects. Community members share personal experiences and opinions on its use.
33 y/o male used topical fin/min and dermaroll biweekly, resulting in increased hair density and significant regrowth. He got the solution from Hims and also used a DermaPen for microneedling.
The user started finasteride at 0.25 mg daily, using Nizoral 1-2 times per week, and microneedling once a week forhairloss. They hope to see positive results and share progress in a few months.
The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibiting supplements like DIM and Grape Seed extract while on finasteride forhairloss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on combining these supplements with finasteride.
A 19-year-old experiencing hairloss since 17 uses finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral castor oil, but sees little improvement. They seek advice on adding an anti-androgen, considering alfatradiol.
User started fin/min/niz at 23, switched to Dut at 24, and has been on treatments for 7 years. Despite occasional doubts, hair improved and user advises sticking with treatments.
The conversation discusses a new 0.3% tretinoin topical launched by MinoxidilMax for mixing with other solutions, with some users expressing concern about potential skin irritation compared to lower concentrations. MinoxidilMax has also released other products like topical Dutasteride and RU58841.
User started DUT 3 times a week, topical minoxidil/tretinoin at night, and topical stemoxydine/alfatradiol mix with tretinoin in the morning forhairloss. They experienced significant progress and no side effects, crediting a YouTuber for encouragement.
The user has been taking oral Minoxidil (1.25mg/day) for two weeks to treat hairloss, has experienced no side effects, and plans to increase the dose to 2.5mg/day after another two weeks. They are also monitoring their blood pressure and have not noticed any negative interactions with their pre-workout supplements.
A 17-year-old is looking for alternatives to finasteride for DHT control to preserve hair, considering ketoconazole shampoo for its potential to inhibit 5AR and also thinking about using caffeine-containing shampoos like alpecin or watermans.
A user shared that adding Dutasteride to Finasteride worsened their hairloss, despite initial improvements with Finasteride alone. Others in the conversation debated the effectiveness of Dutasteride, with some suggesting individual responses vary and others defending its proven efficacy forhairloss.
MaBelen experienced hair growth with topical Minoxidil but it plateaued, and Finasteride and Spironolactone didn't help. They wonder if oral Minoxidil will work and if it loses effectiveness over time.
Hair cloning is unlikely to be available soon, with estimates ranging from 10 to 20 years away. Current treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are still the main options.
Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure forhairloss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
The conversation discusses the tension theory of baldness, suggesting that over-developed masseter muscles may harm hair follicles. Botox injections to relax these muscles reportedly led to an 18% increase in hair count in men with AGA.