Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hairloss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
An 18-year-old began using Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil for hairloss, later switching to Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride by age 25. The conversation emphasizes early treatment, potential side effects, and differing opinions on medication effectiveness.
The user has been using Dutasteride for over a year for hairloss and is considering a hair transplant if it doesn't work. Suggestions include adding Minoxidil and microneedling, but some advise against a transplant as the current treatment seems effective.
The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hairloss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hairloss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
A man who claimed to have regrown his hair using stem cell treatment, sparking a debate about its effectiveness and cost. Some users suggested he might be using other treatments or substances, while others shared their own experiences with stem cell therapy for hairloss.
User shares 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hairloss. Others discuss body hair, hair transplant possibilities, and user's treatment response.
A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.
A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hairloss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.
This user is considering using Finasteride and Minoxidil to treat their hairloss, with various opinions being shared about the effectiveness of each treatment. Others suggest that Micro-needling might also be an option for them.
High cost of studying 3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in hairloss led to suggestions of crowdfunding for research. Users discussed using Procyanidin B2/melatonin topical treatment and tracking funds with blockchain.
A seven-year journey with Finasteride and Minoxidil for hairloss. The post includes progress pictures showing the effects of the treatments, which have led to impressive results.
A new company is introducing a topical treatment combining Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Bimatoprost for hairloss. Users are also inquiring about updates on a minoxidil-enhancing shampoo from Applied Biology.
The conversation discusses using a dermapen for microneedling to treat hairloss, with specific mention of using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, KX-826, and other topicals. The user experienced side effects like palpitations and itching after microneedling and applying these treatments.
This conversation discussed the side effects of Minoxidil for hairloss, with users sharing their experiences. Treatments such as Retinol and Tretinoin were suggested alongside topical or oral Minoxidil to reduce any negative impacts.
A user successfully regrew hair using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% topical Minoxidil 1-2 times a day, and weekly derma stamping, with no side effects. Others shared their hairloss struggles and interest in these treatments.
A user decided to buzz their thinning hair after starting Dutasteride, feeling liberated by the change. Other users shared similar experiences, with some using treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil to manage hairloss.
The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hairloss, 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.
The user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using saw palmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of saw palmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for naturaltreatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.
A user's success in hair regrowth after taking oral and topical medications, such as minoxidil and dutasteride, and using microneedling. Other users shared their experiences and advice with treatments used to reverse hairloss.
The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hairloss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.
The availability of Topical Dutasteride, a potential treatment for hairloss, which can be purchased without prescription from MinoxidilMax. Other treatments discussed include Topical Finasteride and PRP injections, with discussion around dosage, efficacy, side-effects and safety.
The conversation is about influencers sharing their hair growth regime, specifically mentioning the use of finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). Some users express skepticism about the effectiveness of these treatments and discuss other factors that could contribute to hairloss.
If you stop taking finasteride after 10 years, hairloss will resume at the rate it would have without treatment. Minoxidil cessation can cause immediate and significant shedding.
A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.
The conversation discusses a 33-year-old man's experience with hair regrowth after three months using topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, saw palmetto, and scalp massages. Specific treatments for hairloss are being evaluated for their effectiveness.
After 4 months on oral minoxidil with 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.
The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hairloss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.
The user "Specialist_Let_9455" shared their positive results after 6 months of using finasteride for hairloss. They plan to continue using finasteride for one year before considering other treatments.
The post and conversation are about a user's progress with microneedling and minoxidil for hairloss. The user is happy with the progress and plans to continue with the treatment, without using finasteride.