A user shared 3-month progress pictures using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and planning to add oral minoxidil. Replies praised the results and questioned the need to add minoxidil.
A user applies topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is concerned about the risk to his pregnant wife. It's suggested that topical treatments could be hazardous to a male fetus, and switching to oralfinasteride might be safer.
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
The conversation discusses how the absorption rate of topical finasteride varies and is not equivalent to its oral form, with only a small percentage reaching the scalp. It also mentions that minoxidil in high concentrations is used topically because only a small amount is absorbed.
A 32-year-old is happy with hair regrowth after 4 months using oralfinasteride and topical minoxidil, with noticeable improvement in the last month. Others suggest continued use could lead to full coverage.
An 18-year-old has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss without noticeable improvement and is considering oralfinasteride. Some users suggest starting oralfinasteride at 18 is fine, especially if puberty is complete, while others recommend caution and consulting a specialist.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different concentrations and dosages of topical finasteride on scalp and serum DHT levels, comparing it to oralfinasteride and noting the side effects seem to be fewer at lower dosages. Participants shared experiences and referenced a chart indicating similar scalp DHT reduction with 0.025% topical finasteride as with 1mg oralfinasteride, but with fewer side effects.
A user shared a nine-month hair regrowth progress using 5mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25mg oralFinasteride daily, with noticeable improvement and no side effects, despite a high-protein diet, occasional smoking, and regular exercise. They also mentioned using keto shampoo and having naturally increased body hair by about 10%.
Hair loss treatments Finasteride and Dutasteride may cause shedding, but it's a good sign as miniaturized hairs are replaced by thicker ones. Shortness of breath may be experienced from Dutasteride or oral Minoxidil.
A 31-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth on his crown after using oral minoxidil (initially 1.25 mg, increased to 2.5 mg, then reduced back to 1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg), without side effects except increased hair on arms, beard, and eyelashes. He also used anaphase conditioner and shampoo but no derma rolling or additional multivitamins.
Hair loss treatment using Hims 2 in 1 Minoxidil/Finasteride Spray and dermarolling twice a week for 3 months. One user considers adding topical Finasteride to their oralFinasteride regimen.
The positive effects of one year of treatments with topical minoxidil and oralfinasteride for hair loss, with encouraging progress pictures as evidence.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 15 years and recently started using a topical Finasteride spray, noticing an increase in small, thickening hairs after two months. They experienced side effects with oralFinasteride but only minor ones with the spray, and still have more than half the bottle left after two months of use.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
A user using finasteride and dutasteride to treat hair loss, but still losing hair rapidly after stopping minoxidil. Replies suggest that the user should try oral minoxidil or switch to dutasteride for better results.
A user reported a significant reduction in DHT levels after 3 months of taking 1mg/day oralfinasteride, along with using minoxidil foam, microneedling, and Nutrafol vitamins. They hope this will lead to hair growth and less shedding.
The user tried a home-brew topical finasteride regimen for 120 days with initial benefits but no long-term improvement, leading to continued hair shedding. They switched to oralfinasteride, experiencing mild testicle discomfort but no changes in libido or erections, and plan to continue this regimen for 120 days.
A 21-year-old male experienced initial success with finasteride for 16 months but is now losing hair again. He is considering switching to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil, while also investigating environmental and health factors.
A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair and beard growth using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, with some initial shedding and a reduced libido. The treatment also unexpectedly thickened his eyebrows.
The user shared their one-year progress using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg oralfinasteride, reporting good results with some shedding phases. They experienced no side effects and noted improved hair density, especially in the frontal area.
A user shared their successful hair regrowth experience using 1 mg oralfinasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day for 17 months, along with microneedling and Ketosol shampoo. They reported significant hair density improvement without side effects, attributing their results to consistency and being a good responder to the treatment.
A 44-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from topical to 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg daily finasteride, with no side effects. He noticed hair thickening after two months and credits the oral form's effectiveness.
The user experienced significant hair improvement using topical Minoxidil and oralFinasteride, despite an initial shedding phase. They prefer oralFinasteride for convenience and are considering oral Minoxidil, while others in the conversation discuss potential side effects and personal experiences with these treatments.
A 36-year-old has been using 1mg oralfinasteride daily and minoxidil foam twice daily for 18 months, experiencing significant hair regrowth with no side effects. Initial shedding occurred, but noticeable improvements began around 11 months, with major changes by 16 months.
A 50-year-old user shared progress after one year on oralfinasteride 1mg/day, oral minoxidil 2.5mg/day, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects, but plans to switch to dutasteride 0.5mg/day due to recent hair loss. Other users commented on the visible improvement and discussed the potential impact of switching treatments.
The user stopped finasteride due to testicular aches and switched to minoxidil, seeing positive results in three months. They are considering topical finasteride but are cautious because of past side effects from oral use.
The user has been using topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for hair loss without success, and is advised to reduce microneedling frequency and consider oralfinasteride or dutasteride. It is noted that finasteride may not work for everyone, and some users suggest checking hormone levels and deficiencies.
The conversation is about a user's 3-month hair loss treatment using topical minoxidil, oralfinasteride, a derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo, rosemary oil, and vitamin D supplements, alongside weight loss. Users discuss shedding, vitamin D benefits, and reducing sugar intake.
The user experienced hair regrowth after 7 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with shedding stopping recently. They reported no side effects and use a minimal oral dose of minoxidil.
Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.