A user started taking 2.5mg Dutasteride for hair loss, along with oralMinoxidil, and is concerned about liver impact. Other users warn about the high dosage and potential health risks.
A user has been experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride, oralminoxidil, micro-needling, a sult1a1 booster, and low-level laser treatment. They are seeking advice on other potential treatments or causes for their hair loss.
A female user is experiencing minimal regrowth and miniaturized hair after 6 months of treatment with oralminoxidil, spironolactone, and topical minoxidil. She seeks advice on whether she can restore her remaining follicles.
The user follows a hair loss treatment routine including Propecia, oralminoxidil, ketoconazole, and plans to switch to dutasteride. They also focus on lifestyle changes, dietary supplements, and are considering laser therapy.
A user shared progress pictures after 13 months on finasteride and 2 years on minoxidil. Replies discussed consistency, side effects, shedding phases, and the effectiveness of topical versus oralminoxidil.
A user is considering buying RU58841 powder from Aliexpress to mix with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Another user warns about the safety concerns of RU58841, especially from unreliable sources, and suggests trying finasteride, oralMinoxidil, and dutasteride first.
A user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen of 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oralminoxidil, 2.5mg biotin, and vitamins. Despite the shedding, they remain optimistic and plan to continue the treatment for a year before making any conclusions.
A user regrew all their hair, including temples and bald spots, after one year of finasteride and six months of oralminoxidil. They noted finasteride helped with the crown and bald spot, while minoxidil regrew the hairline and temples.
A user shared their 4-year hair loss journey, highlighting that switching from topical to oralminoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling, significantly improved their hair growth. Another user mentioned using dutasteride, and the original poster emphasized the importance of dermarolling.
A 24-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oralminoxidil. The results appear natural without enhancements.
The user has been using RU58841 for 6 months without noticeable results and is considering dropping it while continuing oralminoxidil, daily dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. Another user suggests visiting a dermatologist to check for other conditions.
A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oralminoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.
A 41-year-old shared 15 months of hair loss progress using Dutasteride, oralMinoxidil, RU58841, and weekly derma rolling or stamping, reporting no side effects. The treatments are working slowly but effectively.
A 20-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily for 1.5 to 8 months and is unsure about regrowth. Suggestions include continuing the treatment, trying microneedling, or considering oralminoxidil.
A user maintains NW2 hair with 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oralminoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo and derma stamping. They seek advice on more aggressive treatments to achieve NW1.
The user is using 0.5 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oralminoxidil, topical minoxidil, and 1.5mm microneedling with topical dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They report hair thickening without side effects, except for temporary water retention, and are considering increasing finasteride dosage and microneedling frequency.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments with varying dosages of finasteride, oralminoxidil, and microneedling based on the level of hair loss aggressiveness. Specific regimens include 1.25MG finasteride 3-5 times per week, 2.5MG oralminoxidil daily, 0.5-1.5MM microneedling weekly, and 0.5MG dutasteride 1-2 times per week for more aggressive cases.
The user has tried RU58841, pyrilutamide, oralminoxidil combined with finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss. They are asking for new and exciting treatments.
A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oralminoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.
A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oralminoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.
A 25-year-old has been using finasteride since around age 22 and is considering starting oralminoxidil due to scalp issues. They are concerned about the effectiveness of starting minoxidil at their current age and the impact of scalp redness on hair growth. Another person suggests that starting minoxidil at any time is fine but warns about the commitment required, as stopping it will result in losing regrown hair, unlike finasteride which slows hair loss progression.
The user had more hair at age 39 than at 27 after using dutasteride, oralminoxidil, RU58841, and ketoconazole for over two years. Initially started with finasteride but switched to dutasteride after six months.
A user who experienced hair loss and stopped finasteride 4.5 years ago is considering restarting treatment with finasteride and oralminoxidil, questioning if their hair follicles are still recoverable. Responses suggest that hair follicles may not die and can potentially be revived even after many years, with some users sharing personal success stories using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841.
A user shared their one-year progress using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling tools from Amazon, and credits learning from top posters on the forum. Other users discuss the effectiveness of the treatments, affordability, and reflect on the benefits of starting treatment early.
A 26-year-old male from England is experiencing rapid hair thinning despite taking finasteride and having tried oralminoxidil and microneedling. He is considering topical dutasteride and seeking advice on his hair loss treatment.
The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.
The user shared a four-month hair growth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oralminoxidil daily, and Hims thick fix shampoo every other day. Replies include comments on photo quality and lighting, a joke about the frequency of Hims product mentions, and the original poster humorously wishing for a Hims sponsorship.
The conversation is about individuals sharing their positive experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically using oralminoxidil and finasteride, which have improved their hair density and helped them worry less about balding. Some users have been on these treatments for various durations and have noticed maintenance and regrowth of hair.
A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oralminoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.
The post discusses a product from Hims that combines finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin in one pill for hair loss. Users share mixed opinions, with one praising its effectiveness, while another warns against potential heart-related side effects of oralminoxidil, suggesting topical solutions instead.