User is 1.5 months into using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, along with dermarolling. They report good progress and seek advice on whether new hairs will thicken.
A 25-year-old MtF individual has been using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and MtF HRT to treat androgenic alopecia, resulting in significant hair regrowth. However, the regrown hairs remain thin and short, and they seek advice on how to make these hairs longer and thicker.
A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.
A user shared progress photos after 3 months on oral minoxidil, following 2 years of topical use, alongside finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly derma pen treatments. Another user inquired about the dosage of oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses whether dermarolling (microneedling) works with oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. References to studies on microneedling alone and combined with minoxidil are provided.
The user is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, along with dermastamping, and is unsure if there are any changes after 4 months. They are also planning a hair transplant in Turkey in September.
A 27-year-old shared progress pictures after 5 months of oral finasteride and 3 months of topical minoxidil, noting initial shedding and a switch from fake to real minoxidil. Responses were positive, with users expressing admiration and some asking about shedding.
The user used oral finasteride, topical minoxidil foam, a derma roller, keto shampoo, Hims thick fix shampoo, hair dye, and rosemary oil for hair restoration. They reported no side effects and noted significant improvement, especially in the hairline.
A 22-year-old shared a 3-month update on using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. Users discussed dosages, previous use of topical treatments, and the importance of finasteride.
A 20-year-old shared progress pictures after 2 years of using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Responses included admiration and requests for more details and updates.
The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.
A user shared their 3-month experience with oral Minoxidil and nearly a year on finasteride, asking if a hair transplant might still be needed. Responses varied from congratulatory remarks on visible improvement to advice on sticking with treatments despite initial shedding.
A 31-year-old male has been using 1 mg oral finasteride and topical Kirkland minoxidil foam for three months, along with occasional dermastamping and Nizoral shampoo. He plans to be more consistent with dermastamping.
A user shared their 2-month progress on hair regrowth using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and topical minoxidil with pyrilutamide. They reported seeing tiny hairs growing and no side effects from finasteride so far.
The user reports taking high dosage oral minoxidil (10mg/day) for hair growth, which causes facial bloating. They tried using the diuretic furosemide to reduce bloating, but it was ineffective.
User is asking for progress on hair regrowth after 6 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil tablets. Replies suggest good results and recommend using dutasteride instead of finasteride for severe hair loss.
Hairline shows new growth, and hair quality and thickness have improved significantly after 10 months of oral Minoxidil and topical finasteride. The user also switched from a 0.5mm to a 1mm dermaroller.
A user shared progress pictures after one month on oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting some improvement despite initial shedding. They previously used finasteride for a year without noticeable change and emphasized the importance of photo comparisons.
A user shared their 2-month progress using oral and topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, topical rosemary oil, keto shampoo, a derma pen, and scalp massages for hair loss. They reported significant improvement and plan to continue with updates.
The post discusses using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. Minoxidil improved hair growth with mild hypertrichosis, while Dutasteride caused severe acne, cognitive issues, and mild anxiety, leading the user to prefer Finasteride.
A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without side effects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.
The user switched from oral finasteride to dutasteride with minoxidil, but saw no results. They then tried topical finasteride and noticed some potential improvement after four months, theorizing that the topical application bypasses liver metabolism.
A user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting significant hair growth and some greying. Replies praised the results and inquired about the user's age, who is 33.
The conversation discusses using oral castor oil as a hair growth stimulant for beard and scalp hair. One user questions its use, noting castor oil is typically a laxative in the Philippines.
The conversation discusses using both oral and topical forms of finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Concerns about potential overkill and side effects are raised, but no side effects are reported from using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.
The user stabilized hair loss with oral Finasteride and saw significant hair growth after adding oral Minoxidil. They also used collagen peptides and had no side effects.
A user shared 5 months of progress using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, showing before and after pictures. Other users complimented the results and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
A 51-year-old man uses 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, dermarolling, and Nizoral twice a week for hair regrowth. He shows significant progress after two months and is happy with the improvement.
A user shared their progress after 8 months of using oral dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They are very pleased with the results.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 3 mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25 mg oral Finasteride for hair loss. They experienced new hair growth, some facial hair thickening, and no significant side effects.