The user has tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, iron supplements, vitaminD, andvitamin B12, but their hair is still thinning after 5 years. Another user suggested trying dutasteride.
A 25-year-old has been using finasteride for four years to treat hair loss, starting at age 21, and has experienced significant hair thickening without side effects. Others in the conversation share varied results and experiences with finasteride, with some considering adding minoxidil to their treatment.
The user is taking generic oraldutasteride, oral minoxidil, vitaminD, and uses daily shampoo, along with a healthy diet and regular gym exercise for hair loss. Workmates noticed improvement in the user's hair condition.
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increasedDHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
A man, 34, reports positive hair regrowth after using only Finasteride with no significant side effects, except possible weight gain. Users react with a mix of skepticism, congratulations, and requests for more details about his treatment and personal life.
A user is experiencing renewed hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for two years and is considering options like dutasteride, increasing finasteride dosage, or starting microneedling. Respondents suggest waiting another month before making changes, consulting a dermatologist, and potentially adjusting the treatment regimen.
A user was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss, which is a higher dose typically used for prostate issues. Many suggest using a pill cutter to reduce the dose to 1mg or less per day, as it is more cost-effective and equally effective for hair loss.
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 oral finasteride or dutasteride. It is noted that finasteride may not work for everyone, and some users suggest checking hormone levels anddeficiencies.
The user suspects finasteride worsened their hair loss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.
A user is experiencing anxiety and insecurity about hair loss despite using finasteride for 19 months andoral minoxidil for 6 months. They are seeking advice on whether stress, scalp testosterone, or switching treatments could help, and are considering a buzzcut.
A user shared their 2-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil once daily, 1% nizoral shampoo twice a week, and weekly derma stamping. They reported significant improvement and no major side effects, with plans to consider dutasteride if needed.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, ZadarskiDrake, has been using minoxidil and finasteride for two years to treat hair loss. They apply minoxidil at night and have not experienced negative effects on muscle gains. They also mention using a needle pin for hair treatment.
The user has been on dutasteride for 6 months, experiencing initial hair health but then shedding and brittle hair, with no improvement. They use minoxidil, ketoconazole, dutasteride, andvitaminD, and are questioning whether to continue treatmentdespite no results.
Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride andoral minoxidil.
The user is seeking advice on hair regrowth, using vitamins, rosemary oil, Nioxin, andvitaminD. Recommendations include oral minoxidil and avoiding finasteride due to being female.
A 24-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 5% Minoxidil once daily, 1mg Finasteride every other day, weekly 0.5mm microneedling, Biotin, and multivitamins. Commenters suggest adding Tretinoin could enhance results, while others express happiness for his improvement.
A user shared their 2-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride topically twice a day, andVitaminD3 weekly. They experienced initial side effects like weaker erections and mood swings, which resolved after one month.
A user is treating hair loss with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, Derminator 2, VitaminD, Biotin, and Zinc. After 6 months, there's no significant visual improvement, but the user feels less insecure about Retrograde Alopecia.
The conclusion of the conversation is that some users have had positive results with finasteride for hair loss, while others have not. The effectiveness of finasteride varies from person to person.
After six months on Dutasteride, the user's hair is worse than before, despite previously trying finasteride and RU/Fluridil without success. Some suggest continuing Dutasteride and adding progress photos, while others share their positive experiences or advise sticking to one treatment for at least a year.
A 27-year-old man saw significant hair regrowth after starting a regimen in January that included topical minoxidil with finasteride, vitamins D and B12, fish oil, zinc with magnesium, quitting smoking, and intermittent fasting. People commented on the effectiveness of minoxidil in Southern populations and asked about the details and timeline of his treatment.
A user, aged 32, is treating hair loss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, VitaminD3, and magnesium. They shave their head, condition daily, and wash their hair every three weeks.
Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.
User "manlycoffee" shares 25-month progress using Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral, T/GEL, and fixing vitaminD levels for hair loss. Users discuss sources, experiences, and side effects of treatments.
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, anddiscussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth on the crown using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil at night, oral minoxidil 1mg, anddaily vitaminD. They noted side effects like redness anddandruff from minoxidil, and others discussed the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.
For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.
A user shared their successful hair loss and gray hair reversal routine, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, VitaminD3, andVitamin E. They also use a red light cap, oral Minoxidil, and are developing new treatments.
The user is disappointed with their hair loss progress after six months of using oral medications, laser therapy, microneedling, andvitaminD supplements. They are considering exosome therapy but are unsure of its effectiveness and are seeking advice on whether to continue or try other treatments.