A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
A user's concern with their hair thinning while using dutasteride andoral minoxidil, which was switched from finasteride andtopical minoxidil after 13 months. The conversation includes advice surrounding potential results, specific treatments used, and side effects.
A 26-year-old user shared their 3-month progress using oral finasteride andoral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and brain fog at higher doses and adjusted their dosage to manage these effects.
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil andoral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 1.5 years using dutasteride (DUT) andoral minoxidil. They switched from finasteride andtopical minoxidil due to lack of results and experienced no side effects.
A user successfully regrew hair after nearly going bald by using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, plasma injections, and mesotherapy over 9 months. They plan to try derma rolling and have an alarm set for taking medication, noting increased sexual drive as a side effect.
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This conversation was about hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and coconut oil to finasteride and microneedling. Several users suggested shaving off the remaining hair as a last resort.
A man saw improvement in hair loss after a year using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, but reduced finasteride due to side effects. He switched to 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical finasteride twice daily, microneedling weekly, and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, but may stop minoxidil due to chest pains.
A 32-year-old man has been using topical minoxidil for 11 years andoral finasteride for 1 year, along with a dermaroller, and is happy with his hair regrowth progress without experiencing side effects. Commenters are impressed and some are considering starting finasteride after seeing his results.
The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hairtransplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.
The conversation discusses Perez Hilton's hair loss despite having three hairtransplants. Participants suggest that hair loss can continue after a transplant if maintenance treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are not used, and that transplanted hair can still be susceptible to loss.
The conversation is about someone sharing their 2.5-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride andtopical minoxidil, emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience with these treatments. They also mention using tea tree conditioner and experiencing no side effects from oral finasteride.
User shows hair loss progress from NW4 to NW2.5 in 2.5 months using RU 8.5-9% daily andtopical Dut .1% + RU 5% weekly. Discussion includes managing tension in African American hairand representation of different hair types.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, and advises patience as results can take up to a year. It also suggests delaying a hairtransplant until after a year of medication to establish a stable baseline.
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hairtransplantand improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.
The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.
A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, andoral minoxidil. 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 user "jsonparquet" shared their 11-month progress using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral for hair loss. Other users expressed amazement and suggested waiting another year before considering a hairtransplant. One user shared their own experience of slow but steady gains over 3 years using a regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil.
Using topical Minoxidil (Kirkland 5%) to treat thinning hair, with some users reporting positive results and others not seeing any effect. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and adapalene gel.
A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hairtransplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair regrowth but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. Many suggest adding finasteride for better results in addressing DHT-related hair loss.
The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
Fin and minoxidil, in combination with dermarolling, as an effective path for hair growth. The post also provides advice about needle depth and frequency, as well as other treatments (foam andoral) which may be beneficial.
User shared 8-month hair loss treatment progress using topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, and microneedling. They experienced watery semen as a side effect but saw significant improvement in hair growth.
A user shared one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss at age 42. Suggestions included adding dermastamping, microneedling, and considering a hairtransplant for further improvement.
User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hairtransplant, or embracing baldness.
This conversation is about various treatments for hair loss, including taking Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride pills. It discusses different prices and sources of these medications in different countries.