Finasteride is not a miracle drug; results vary widely, with only 2/5 getting good results. Combining treatments like minoxidil and finasteride may help, but expectations should remain low.
Hair loss treatments, including finasteride and dutasteride. It is suggested to try minoxidilwith microneedling as an additional treatment for regrowth, and the user reports that it took around 6 months of taking 1mg of finasteride every day before seeing results.
Progress in hair loss recovery over the course of one year, using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Suggestions were made to try topical finasteride and minoxidilwith microneedling, and other factors such as stress, iron, nutrition discussed.
The user has taken 0.5mg of finasteride daily for 1 year and 4 months, experiencing hair regrowth and thicker hair without significant side effects. They avoided minoxidil due to side effects and noticed improvements starting at 2-3 months, with significant results at 6-8 months.
A 22-year-old using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss sees mixed results after three months, with some improvement at the crown but worsening at the temples. Suggestions include waiting 6-12 months, considering dutasteride, adding minoxidil, microneedling, caffeine tonic, and retinol.
A 36-year-old man shared his 1.25-year progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, microneedling, nizoral, and LLLT for hair regrowth. He is thrilled with the results and considering a hair transplant for increased density.
The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.
A 35-year-old man, balding since 18, has seen growth of small, almost white hairs all over his scalp after 1.5 months on oral finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest sticking with the treatment for a year, adding microneedling, and potentially trying RU58841 or dutasteride.
A 24-year-old experiencing hair loss received advice from four dermatologists, with most recommendations focusing on using minoxidil and finasteride. The consensus among users was to start withfinasteride and consider adding minoxidil later, while expressing concerns about potential side effects.
User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidilwith needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.
The user "PowerfulAide6677" shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey, mentioning that they have been on finasteride for 8 years and are considering adding oral minoxidil to fill in their hairline. Some users advised against adding oral minoxidil, suggesting that the user's current maintenance withfinasteride is sufficient.
The conversation is about using stemoxydine in addition to minoxidil for hair growth. The original poster is considering adding stemoxydine to their hair loss treatment regimen.
After 4 months on oral minoxidilwith no significant hair regrowth, a user is frustrated and considering alternative treatments since they can't take finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include natural DHT blockers, lifestyle changes, and other hair care tips.
Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and microneedling are commonly used for temple regrowth, with varying results and timelines. Consistency and patience are emphasized, with some users seeing progress after several years.
This conversation is about a user struggling with hair loss who has been told by their barber that minoxidil does not work and the only solution is to accept it. Other users have encouraged them to continue using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as look for another barber, since these treatments are scientifically proven to be effective in combating hair loss.
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of oral minoxidil versus topical minoxidilwith tretinoin for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil might be more effective for non-responders to topical treatments. Concerns about side effects and the role of enzymes in activating minoxidil are also mentioned.
A user shared their 4-month hair restoration progress using minoxidilwithfinasteride, oral finasteride, and micro needling. The community responded positively, praising the results and the user's happy demeanor in photos.
A user experiencing aggressive hair loss is considering starting treatment withfinasteride and minoxidil. Others suggest various treatments including dutasteride, topical minoxidilwithfinasteride, and microneedling, with mixed experiences and emphasis on not delaying treatment.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users suggesting the use of finasteride daily, considering minoxidil for aggressive hair loss, and discussing the normalcy of shedding during treatment. Some users recommend adding Nizoral shampoo and switching to dutasteride for better results.
Minoxidil can be applied to the entire scalp, including the hairline, despite labels suggesting otherwise due to lack of specific testing. For best results in treating hair loss, combining minoxidilwithfinasteride is recommended, as finasteride addresses the underlying cause of male pattern baldness.
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in hair count, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidilwithfinasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.
The conversation discusses using oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidilwith RU58841, Finasteride, and serioxyl for hair loss. It also asks for opinions on the effectiveness of other treatments like Setipiprant, Dutasteride, and Spironolactone, and thoughts on HMI-115 and GT20029 trials.
_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.
A user's experience with hair loss 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.
User shared 9-month progress using Minoxidil 5% (switched to 10% last 3 months) and Finasteride 1mg daily for hair growth. Experienced improvement in hair volume, but crown still not fully filled; considering transplant if no further progress.
The user feels their hair is stronger despite no visual change after using Finasteride for 9 months and Minoxidil for 7 months, and plans to add microneedling. Other users share similar experiences, suggesting combinations like Finasteridewith Dutasteride and Minoxidilwith Tretinoin for better results.
A user shared a 1.5-year hair loss 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.