Stopping minoxidil can lead to significant hairloss, but resuming it along with finasteride can help regain lost hair over time. Consistency is key for maintaining hair health and regrowth.
A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after using 1mg finasteride daily for over a year, with minimal side effects. The user also mentioned taking biotin gummies and experiencing periods of shedding followed by thicker hair growth.
The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hairloss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.
The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.
A user shared their 2-year hairloss treatment journey using 1mg finasteride daily, 2ml minoxidil daily, Nizoral shampoo 2-3 times a week, recently added dutasteride twice a week, and microneedling once a week. They've seen improvement in their hair and advise consistency with medication, with some users responding positively to the progress.
User harlital shared their 9-month hairloss journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but experienced worse results. Commenters suggested patience, checking for other causes, and considering dutasteride after 12-24 months if no improvement.
The user plans to mix Kirkland minoxidil with spironolactone tablets for hairloss. They cannot use finasteride, saw palmetto, or spearmint tea due to side effects like insomnia and low testosterone.
The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hairloss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.
A user's experience with hairloss treatments, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Rosemary Oil, Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Zinc and Dermarolling, that have not been successful over the past 14 months. Other users gave advice on how to cope with the issue, such as exercising, changing mindset, and shaving their head.
A user's experience with the hairloss treatment Pyrilutamide KX-826, which has resulted in some side effects and shedding. The conversation also includes advice for baseline pictures and trying treatments for at least 6 months.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of castor oil for hair thickening, with one user noting it may increase prostaglandin E2 and decrease PGD2. The original poster plans to take 1-2ml orally daily.
The user is happy with their 3-month hairloss treatment progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, derma stamping 1-2 times a week, and WaterMans shampoo. They noticed improvements despite initial shedding and stopped taking creatine, which they suspect might have affected hairloss.
Dutasteride and finasteride are used for hairloss, affecting hormone levels like DHT and testosterone. Hormone balance is crucial, as changes can lead to side effects such as increased estradiol and potential hairloss.
The conversation concludes that over-the-counter DHT blockers, like Saw Palmetto, are largely ineffective for hairloss. Finasteride and Minoxidil are recommended as more effective treatments.
A 47-year-old user shared their 6-month hairloss treatment results using a Fin/Min spray and weekly dermarolling. They experienced scalp irritation with other products but found success with the Hims Fin/Min spray, noting improvements around the 5th month.
Users discussed their experiences with microneedling for hairloss, noting that visible progress typically starts after 1-4 months. Some combined microneedling with Minoxidil for better results.
A user shared their one-month progress using Minoxidil and RU58841 for hairloss, noting significant shedding after micro-needling and seeking opinions on their regrowth. They stopped micro-needling and added RU58841 to their treatment.
The user discusses their experience with minoxidil for hairloss, noting that drinking coffee may reduce its effectiveness. They observed better results with the liquid solution and no coffee compared to using the foam solution and drinking coffee.
A person is treating their hairloss with oral minoxidil (2.5mg), derma stamping, and dutasteride (0.5mg) for nearly a year but still feels their hair isn't dense enough to grow out. Commenters are generally supportive, noting progress and suggesting it may look denser than the person perceives.
A user shared their 1.5-year hairloss treatment progress, using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They noticed improved hair health and growth, especially when consistently following their treatment routine.
The conversation discusses a leave-in ketoconazole product for hairloss, which is not commonly mentioned like Nizoral shampoo. One reply suggests it acts similarly to finasteride but with potential for low absorption and similar side effects.
The conversation is about a meme related to hairloss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.
The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.
The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hairloss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.
A 34-year-old man successfully regrew hair using a routine of Hims finasteride/minoxidil spray, biotin, multivitamins, Nizoral 1% keto shampoo, and derma rolling. He also mentioned lifestyle changes like quitting alcohol, stopping creatine, and regular exercise.
A user shared a 1.5-year hairloss treatment progress using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil, planning to switch to oral Minoxidil and considering adding RU58841. They saw gradual improvement, suspecting Finasteride as the main contributor since they might not respond to topical Minoxidil.
User discusses Fermented Rice Water as a hairloss treatment, with one person claiming it helped regrow their hair. Others share their experiences and opinions, with some skepticism and alternative explanations.
User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hairloss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.
The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hairloss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.