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.
PCOS female visited doctor for hairloss concerns, prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%. Doctor advised against finasteride or dutasteride, user considering self-medication with dutasteride.
A user is using minoxidil for hairloss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.
User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.
User tried dermarolling for hairloss and shared progress pictures. Some suggest adding finasteride and minoxidil, while others debate effectiveness and frequency of dermarolling.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after resuming treatment with oral minoxidil and dutasteride, following an initial period of using finasteride and minoxidil. They noted improvements in hair density and pigmentation, attributing the progress to consistent use of these treatments.
A 17-year-old experiencing hairloss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.
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.
A user experiencing hairloss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They're considering trying dutasteride or shaving their head if the situation doesn't improve.
User considers scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for hairloss. Mixed opinions shared; some regret it, others satisfied. Choosing reputable clinic and technician is important.
A user's progress with treating hairloss over 3.5 months, which involves taking finasteride MWF, minoxidil daily and microneedling once a week. There was positive feedback from other users regarding the results.
A 40 year old male using Dutasteride every other day, Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and taking vitamins and biotin, with results showing hair darkening. The conversation includes discussion of side effects experienced by the user, as well as potential alternative treatments such as finasteride or RU58841.
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hairloss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.
The conversation is about the mental toll of hairloss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.
A user shared their experience with finasteride for hairloss, noting it slowed but didn't stop their hairloss, and they quit after 1.5 years. Suggestions included trying dutasteride, adding minoxidil, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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.
Finasteride is believed to slow down hairloss significantly, but may not completely stop it for everyone. Effectiveness and duration vary by individual, with some users experiencing positive results for over 10 years, while others see less benefit.
TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.
The user "PowerfulAide6677" shared progress pictures of their hairloss 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 with finasteride is sufficient.
A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hairloss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hairloss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
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.
Researching the effects of scalp trauma on hair growth, with some users suggesting experimenting with a soldering iron or derma pen, and others bringing up studies that suggest this may be an effective treatment.
The conversation is about supplements for hair health. Nutrafol and Viviscal are mentioned, with Nutrafol preferred due to saw palmetto; individual supplements like zinc, vitamin D, iron, B complex, magnesium, and inositol are also discussed.
A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
A user lost hair progress due to stress, poor nutrition, and lack of medication while in prison. They are now using a mix of natural oils and micro-needling, and plan to resume RU58841, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
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 22-year-old using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss 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.
Person 1, with slow hairloss, might need less finasteride than Person 2, who is balding rapidly. The suggested doses are 0.25 mg finasteride three times a week for Person 1 and 1 mg daily for Person 2.