A user shared their 2-year progress using finasteride every other day with no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, shedding cycles, and patience with the treatment.
A user stopped finasteride due to side effects and rapid hair loss, considering a hair system. Otherssuggested alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and topical finasteride.
A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for six months and is concerned about hair loss. Repliessuggest continuing the treatment for at least a year, as initial shedding can indicate the treatment is working.
A user experienced increased testosterone and estradiol levels after starting finasteride/dutasteride and is asking if these levels will return to normal over time. The conversation focuses on whether these changes are temporary.
Dutasteride can drastically reduce sebum production, leading to dryer hair and shedding. Alternating shampoos and periodic silica supplementation can improve hair quality and thickness.
The user shared their bloodwork resultsshowing DHT at 17 ng/dl and testosterone at 287 ng/dl, with a slight Vitamin D deficiency. They are seeking opinions on these levels and have an upcoming dermatologist appointment.
The user shared progress on hair loss treatment, starting finasteride in 2018 and adding minoxidil in November 2023, with significant improvement. The user started treatment at age 31.
A user shared their 3-month hair loss treatment results using 0.5mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil twice daily, and weekly 1mm microneedling. Another user reported starting 1mg finasteride daily with no side effects and improved focus.
A user shared a beard growth protocol involving hydration toner, azelaic acid, tretinoin, moisturizer, 5% topical minoxidil, and SPF 30+ sunscreen. The regimen spans a year to a year and a half, with specific application schedules for different phases.
Finasteride can continue to improve hair loss for up to 10 years, with the best resultsseen when started early. Combining treatments like minoxidil, dermarolling, or RU58841 may enhance effectiveness.
A 33-year-old male shared progress photos after using 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily for 9.5 months, 2.5mg oral minoxidil twice daily for 9.5 months, 2% Nizoral shampoo twice a week for 2.5 months, and 5% RU-58841 once daily for 1 month. A commenter noted the impressive progress and inquired about the absence of dermarolling.
A user reports hair regrowth and thickening after 3.5 months using oral dutasteride (0.5mg) and oral minoxidil (5mg). They express gratitude for the information received from the community about hair loss treatments.
A 36-year-old had a hair transplant with 6,500 grafts 7 months ago, took 1.25mg of finasteride every other day for 5 months, and recently switched to 1mg daily along with 5% minoxidil spray. They are considering a touch-up transplant and are seeking advice on their progress and future expectations.
A 19-year-old male hasseen no improvement in hair loss after 10 months on oral finasteride and 2 years on topical minoxidil, with hair thinning and a receding hairline continuing. One reply suggests getting tests to confirm if DHT is the cause of the hair loss.
The user has been using finasteride for 2 years, nizoral for 1.5 years, topical minoxidil for 1 year, and microneedling for 3 months to treat hair loss but hasn't seen improvement or regrowth, even experiencing shedding with new treatments. They are concerned about continued thinning despite the treatments.
A user shared their positive experience with thicker hair and improved confidence after a year and a half of using finasteride without side effects. Specific treatments discussed include oral finasteride, with a question about the daily dosage.
The user has been taking dutasteride for 9 months and issatisfied with the hair growth results. They had a hair transplant and don't want to share hairline progress.
The conversation is about men discussing their experiences with hair loss and their acceptance or resistance to it, mentioning treatments like finasteride and hair transplants. Some users express hope to maintain their hair while young, while others have accepted baldness or found confidence after shaving their heads.
The user shared a 3-month progress update on hair loss treatment using finasteride (1 mg), minoxidil (5% once or twice daily), and microneedling (1.5mm every 2 weeks) with no side effects. Commenters are impressed, discussing hair follicle revival and the user's method, noting the hair appears darker.
A 32-year-old man has been using topical minoxidil for 11 years and oral finasteride for 1 year, along with a dermaroller, and is happy with his hair regrowth progress without experiencing side effects. Commenters are impressed and some are considering starting finasteride after seeing his results.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress from November 2023 to April 2024 using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling. The consensus is that there issome improvement and increased density, with expectations of further progress.
A user shared their experience with hair recovery after a second shedding phase while using Finasteride. They advise staying consistent with treatment, as it can take 1-2 years or more to see results, and also mention using Ketoconazole but are unsure of its effectiveness.
A user has been taking Finasteride for hair loss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other userssuggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.
The user has been using finasteride and ketoconazole for hair loss and is considering changing shampoos due to dryness caused by ketoconazole. Responsessuggest that stopping ketoconazole won't affect hair loss unless the user hasseborrheic dermatitis, and recommend using conditioner or using ketoconazole shampoo less frequently.
The user treated their hair loss with daily finasteride, nightly minoxidil, weekly derma rolling, biotin, and ketoconazole shampoo. They believe consistency is key and that micro needling and minoxidil were the most effective.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.
A user started finasteride for hair loss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Repliessuggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.
A man shared his hairline improvement after two years on 1.25mg finasteride daily and using piroctone olamine shampoo. He has not had a hair transplant and does not plan to use minoxidil.
A 35-year-old started finasteride in 2014 for hair loss and maintained hair density for 7 years, occasionally using ketoconazole shampoo. Switched to dutasteride in 2022 due to increased hair fall, experimented with dosages, and found a combination with tamsulosin effective despite initial adverse reactions.