A user's 11-month experience of using Minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, which the user believes has been successful. Other users offered advice on additional treatments such as dermarolling or shaving the head.
The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.
The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 5 years to prevent hair loss and is considering adding dutasteride for regrowth or opting for a hair transplant. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant for better results.
A 32-year-old man had a successful hair transplant in Atlanta, using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily, which greatly improved his confidence and appearance. He spent about $13,000 and is very satisfied with the youthful results and increased happiness.
A user traveled to Turkey to buy 72 packages of Dutasteride for a year-long supply and successfully brought them back home. They plan to use 2.5mg of Dutasteride daily along with RU58841 for hair loss.
LeBron James likely uses hair transplants and possibly hair fibers or sprays to maintain his hairline, but his crown remains problematic. Despite his wealth, he hasn't fully resolved his hair loss, leading to speculation about his treatments and choices.
The user has been using finasteride for 7 months, minoxidil for 10 months, and dutasteride for 4 months with minimal results and is considering stopping treatment. Replies suggest continuing treatment, adding microneedling, and checking DHT levels.
A user shared progress pictures after 9 years on finasteride and 10 months on oral minoxidil, considering a small FUE hair transplant to fill in temple points. Replies praised the results, suggesting a transplant might not be necessary.
A user tried microneedling for hair loss with a Dr. Pen at 0.8 mm and experienced bleeding, questioning if the intensity was too much. Others suggested a less aggressive approach, and one mentioned finasteride as a helpful treatment without side effects.
The conversation is about someone using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months, seeing some hair regrowth, and now switching to oral dutasteride. Some suggest continuing treatment and possibly adding a hair transplant in the future.
A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, Vitamin D, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.
The user underwent a hair transplant with 3500 grafts and has been using Finasteride and Minoxidil for 5.5 months, seeing some growth. They plan to have a second transplant for the crown area and are seeking opinions on future results and density improvement.
The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hair transplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.
The conversation discusses whether finasteride would still be necessary if Verteporfin becomes a successful hair loss treatment. It also explores the sensitivity of transplanted hair to DHT and the potential for off-label use of Verteporfin post hair transplant.
A user named "LordGeek101" shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after using 5mg of finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for 8 months. The user is transgender (MTF) and mentioned that the larger dose of finasteride was recommended by their doctor for better chances of hair revival.
Ibrox1972 shared an 8.5-month update on their 2,689-graft hair transplant by Dr. Raghu Reddy in London, along with using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users praised the natural-looking results and discussed the importance of choosing a skilled doctor.
User experienced hair growth after 4 months using Minoxidil and dermastamp. Others suggest adding Finasteride or Dutasteride for long-term results and trying microneedling with Minoxidil.
The user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and how they are affecting their density. Replies to the post suggest different hairstyles and hair transplant options, and provide encouragement for the original poster's situation.
Potential treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hair loss globally.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in their twenties and are now discussing the best treatments for long-term management of hair loss, such as finasteride and Minoxidil, as well as potential alternative treatment options like RU58841.
A 21 year old man who had a hair transplant 8 months prior and is now more confident due to the results, as well as taking finasteride 3x per week, minoxidil topically and orally, and microneedling; it also includes advice from others on how to further improve his results.
A human trial involving verteporfin for hair regeneration, with the results showing some regrowth of 1-2 hairs in an area where a follicular unit was extracted. The conversation also suggested that future studies should involve higher doses and more frequent injections.
A user sharing the results of their hair transplant surgery after two years, with some commenters noting that it looks unnatural and others praising the result. Several users suggest specific treatments such as Toppik, Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 to improve the look.
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
This user discussed their hair loss journey and shared pictures to get advice on the best treatment option. They had been using finasteride since November 2020, with a minimal amount of ground lost, and recently added minoxidil in April 2021. A transplant was suggested as an option, although they have not made a decision yet.
Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.
Users discuss potential game-changing hair loss treatments in the next 10 years. Some mention KX-826, SCUBE3, and stem cells as promising options, while others express doubt due to past disappointments and lack of focused research.
A hair transplant performed by Dr Bruno Ferreira in Portugal, which has improved the user's appearance and self-confidence. The user also mentioned taking finasteride for 5 years to help with their hair loss.