The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.
The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hair transplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.
The user started experiencing hair loss at 26 and began treatment with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. After 8 months, they noticed hair regrowth, especially baby hairs, and remain hopeful for further improvement.
A 23-year-old male shares progress pictures after two months of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting significant improvement in hair fullness and reduced scalp sensitivity. The user expresses gratitude for the dermatologist's support and the community's advice.
A user reported significant hair improvement after one month of using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Others expressed skepticism, attributing perceived changes to lighting and styling, and debated the effectiveness and risks of these treatments.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months of using topical 5% minoxidil and 2 months of oral finasteride, along with supplements like biotin, iron, zinc, and vitamin D. They are pleased with the results and emphasize the importance of taking progress pictures.
The user shared progress on hair growth after 6 months using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice a day, and weekly microneedling. The user reported no side effects and increased confidence.
A 20-year-old has been using minoxidil for 3 years and started taking 1mg oral finasteride daily for over 2 months, resulting in improved hair density and color with minimal side effects. The user experienced slight libido loss initially but no shedding yet.
A 24-year-old user tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss but saw no improvement and was advised by their dermatologist to accept baldness. Other users suggested alternative treatments like RU58841, pyrilutamide, microneedling, and checking for underlying conditions or lifestyle factors.
Topical finasteride may reduce more scalp DHT but is seen as inconsistent and messy compared to oral finasteride. Users report mixed results with both forms, with some preferring oral for its convenience and consistent dosing, while others find topical effective but harder to apply.