Finasteride and minoxidil can revive hair dormant for up to 7 years, with microneedling enhancing regrowth. Users report significant hairregrowth even after long periods of baldness.
Hairregrowth using estradiol, spironolactone, minoxidil, and finasteride, showing significant improvement over four years. HRT is not advised for cis men solely for hair loss due to feminizing effects.
The user experienced significant hairregrowth after switching from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride. They believe dutasteride is highly effective for treating hair loss.
User achieved hairregrowth in 4.5 months using Fin, Min, Nizoral, vitamins, dermarolling, and cold water washes. Cold water washes improved scalp health, but unsure if significant contributor to regrowth.
The user experienced significant hairregrowth using finasteride, starting with 1mg five times a week and later reducing to 0.5mg six times a week for maintenance. They reported some initial side effects, like minor pain and watery semen, but no major issues, and attributed additional improvements to lifestyle changes.
User shared progress on hairregrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.
Some people see significant hairregrowth using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others experience little to no improvement even with comprehensive treatment plans. Factors such as individual sensitivity to DHT may influence the effectiveness of these hair loss treatments.
A user experienced positive hairregrowth after 108 days of using 0.5 mg daily Dutasteride and Alpecin caffeine shampoo, without Minoxidil. The discussion included advice on dosage, potential side effects, and comparisons with Finasteride and Minoxidil.
The user experienced significant hairregrowth using 0.25mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, with no side effects reported. They went from Norwood 4.5 to Norwood 2.5 in eight months.
The conversation is about a 9-month hairregrowth progress using Dutasteride 0.5mg and Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily. Users commented on the improved hair quality and requested to see the hairline.
User GreatCanuck experienced hairregrowth after using finasteride for a year, reducing anxiety about hair loss. Others in the conversation shared similar positive experiences and discussed family members using the treatment.
The user reported hairregrowth after using 1 mg finasteride daily for 4 months, foam minoxidil twice daily for 6 months, and 5000 mcg biotin daily for 4 months. Commenters are impressed with the results and some are considering starting finasteride after seeing the progress.
The user has been using 1 mg finasteride daily for 3 months, with recent additions of 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and microneedling, and is seeing some hairregrowth. They are seeking opinions on their progress and discussing treatment options with others.
A user convinced their 45-year-old dad to use minoxidil and finasteride, resulting in significant hairregrowth. The dad now uses 1mg of finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day, and has also started using 1% ketoconazole shampoo.
The user shared a one-year progress of hairregrowth using topical minoxidil and dutasteride, along with microneedling and scalp massages. They experienced significant hair growth without side effects.
A user shared their 5-month hairregrowth progress using 5% topical minoxidil daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. Some suggest adding finasteride to maintain results, while others commend the current regimen's effectiveness.
An 18-year-old male's successful hairregrowth after three months of using finasteride 1mg daily. He reported no side effects and other users expressed admiration and curiosity about his results.
A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hairregrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hairregrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.
Using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride daily leads to significant hairregrowth without side effects, especially at the crown. Consistency is crucial, and some users consider additional methods like derma rolling.
A 57-year-old man with severe hair loss since age 14 tried various hair loss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.
The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for almost 3 years for hair loss, and has seen some maintenance of hair but not significant regrowth. Suggestions from others include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, and considering microneedling or hair fibers for better appearance.
The user experienced rapid hair loss due to stress and started using minoxidil, finasteride, a derm roller, and Mielle hair oil, along with men's supplements. They are pleased with the progress and grateful for the support from the community.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.
This user experienced an improvement in hair quality and stopped shedding by using Minoxidil 5% spray twice a day for 4 months. Other users encouraged the use of finasteride to maintain the results, as it is the only treatment that addresses the underlying cause of hair loss.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.
Hair loss and potential treatments, primarily focusing on Finasteride and Minoxidil. Other solutions discussed include PRP, dermarolling, LLP, and scalp tension relief.
Some users believe people falsely claim hair restoration results from finasteride and minoxidil alone, while actually having hair transplants. Finasteride and minoxidil, often used with microneedling and nizoral, are effective for many, but results and opinions on dosages vary.