Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin anddark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
The conversation is about a 29-year-old man's progress with hair loss treatment over a year using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, anddermarolling, which has led to improved hair coverage and increased confidence. Users are encouraging and asking about the timeline of noticeable improvements.
A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.
The user has been using finasteride daily since 2020, dutasteride twice weekly since September, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, microneedling monthly, and ketoconazole semi-often. They are feeling lost about their hair loss progress after one year on this regimen.
A user's success in hair regrowth after taking oral and topical medications, such as minoxidil anddutasteride, and using microneedling. Other users shared their experiences and advice with treatments used to reverse hair loss.
Treatments for hair loss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.
A user discussed their experience with finasteride for almost 2 years andoral minoxidil for 7 months, noting thicker follicles but no change in density. Replies suggested getting a shorter haircut to make the hair look thicker and healthier.
Naepo's 5-month progress report detailing their journey of treating male pattern baldness with dutasteride andoral minoxidil, which has already resulted in an encouraging improvement in hair density. Others have responded with appreciation for the thorough report and asked further questions about Naepo's educational background.
The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil nightly, dutasteride twice a week, microneedling weekly, and pyripure nightly since April. They are seeking opinions on their hair regrowth progress, noting no slick bald areas but some miniaturized blonde hairs.
A user's progress with a hair loss treatment regimen consisting of minoxidil, finasteride, anddermarolling once a week over four months; other users have offered encouragement and advice.
User shared 12-month hair loss progress using oral minoxidil, oraldutasteride, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. They detailed their medication regimen anddosages.
The user is experiencing severe hair loss despite using treatments like DUT, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, RU58841, andvitamins. They plan to buzz their hair due to the ongoing hair fall and its impact on their mental health and self-esteem.
The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen that includes finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, Dermapen, quercetin, N-acetyl L-cysteine, biotin, millet seed extract, MSM, OPC, green tea extract, high-dose vitamins B1-B12, boron, and silica. The user is seeking advice on additional treatments.
A user shared their one-year hair regrowth progress using daily oral finasteride and topical minoxidil without side effects. Some people are impressed, asking for more details, while others suggest a hair transplant for further improvement.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of medications, including dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They have not experienced any noticeable side effects and are considering a hair transplant in the future.
A user's journey to try and stop their hair loss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.
A 22-year-old male's 14-month hair loss treatment journey, starting with daily doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, then reducing dutasteride frequency, and finally switching to finasteride while maintaining daily minoxidil. Despite reduced libido, he's satisfied with his hair progress, started seeing results after 2 months, and believes finasteride is effective for maintenance.
A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hair loss during that time.
A 31-year-old man shared his 2.6-year hair loss treatment progress, using 1 mg of finasteride daily, micro-needling every other week, and biotin vitamins, with no side effects and varying amounts of shedding. Other users discussed their own experiences with hair loss treatments, including the use of oral minoxidil and the long-term effectiveness of finasteride.
The user has been on oralDutasteride and Minoxidil for 16 months but continues to experience hair miniaturization. They previously usedoral Finasteride and topical Minoxidil with success for 7 years and are now seeking advice on whether to switch back to topicals, adjust dosages, or consider other treatments like topical anti-androgens or Estradiol.
A user is seeking advice on hair loss treatment and has been prescribed finasteride. They currently use minoxidil, rosemary oil, and castor oil, and are considering adding dermarolling. Respondents suggest daily use of minoxidil and finasteride, with some recommending additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, dermapen, dutasteride, andvitamins.
_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.
A 38-year-old woman has been using oralDutasteride for a year without improvement and is now adding a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone. She is seeking advice on whether switching from oral to topical Dutasteride could prevent hair shedding.
A 22-year-old man shared his 8.5-month experience with oral finasteride and 4-month experience with topical minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement in hair density and hairline without side effects. Other users expressed envy and curiosity about his results, with some sharing their own varied experiences with hair loss treatments.
The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth after 3 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, weekly 1.5mm derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo every other day, with no side effects. The conversation includes various responses, questions about the user's ethnicity and previous scalp condition, and suggestions for topical treatments.
A 27-year-old male with Norwood grade 5 hair loss is using dutasteride and a hair serum with Redensyl, Anagain, Procapil, and Capilia Longa, but is hesitant to use oral minoxidil due to past allergic reactions to topical minoxidil. He plans to try dutasteride alone for 3 months before considering adding oral minoxidil.
A user reported positive results with 0.5mg Dutasteride for 9 months, experiencing thicker hair and some regrowth. After stopping due to side effects, they noticed hair loss resuming and are now considering a reduceddosage and mesotherapy with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, andvitamins.
A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical andoral minoxidil, finasteride, anddutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, anddutasteride to prevent hair loss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.
This user has had positive results from taking a 1 mg dose of finasteride and increasing their daily dosage of minoxidil from 2.5 to 5 mg over the course of 9 months.