Topical finasteride is almost as effective as oral finasteride with fewer side effects. Users are considering between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss treatment.
The user experienced hair regrowth after 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, 2 weeks of dermatolling, and possibly tretinoin. They also noted improved mental health and reduced weight training.
User shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil daily since January. Other users congratulated and shared their own experiences and advice.
A user shared their 2-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and a diet change, without a hair transplant. Despite skepticism from others, the user insists the results are natural and encourages consistency and dietary adjustments.
The conversation discusses concerns about oral minoxidil potentially aging the face by affecting collagen, questioning its systemic effects. The user has successfully used topical minoxidil for years and is hesitant to switch to oral minoxidil.
A user shared their 4-month progress using a topical solution with 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, applied twice daily. They reported good results despite occasional missed applications.
A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hair growth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facial hair growth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.
A user regrew all their hair, including temples and bald spots, after one year of finasteride and six months of oral minoxidil. They noted finasteride helped with the crown and bald spot, while minoxidil regrew the hairline and temples.
Finasteride and minoxidil significantly improved the user's hair and acne, boosting their confidence and helping them regain self-esteem. Dermarolling also contributed to hair regrowth, and the user continues to see improvements at 27 years old.
The user has been using finasteride for 7 months, minoxidil for 10 months, and dutasteride for 4 months with minimal results and is considering stopping treatment. Replies suggest continuing treatment, adding microneedling, and checking DHT levels.
Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.
A user shared their hair loss progress after 2 years of finasteride and 1 year of minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling and regular exercise. They experienced initial shedding but saw significant improvement after 4 months.
A user shared progress pictures after 15 months on 0.5 mg finasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth starting around 9 months. They no longer see the need for a hair transplant.
A 21-year-old user shared progress pictures showing hair loss treatment results after using finasteride for a year and minoxidil for 6-7 months. Despite some improvement, the user is unhappy with hair density and hairline.
Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hair loss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.
A user shared their 4.5-month hair transformation using a homemade topical solution with 5% minoxidil and crushed finasteride pills, applied twice daily with weekly microneedling. They plan to switch to once-daily application with tretinoin gel to enhance absorption.
A user has been taking finasteride (1mg daily) for 8 months and noticed positive results. They mentioned not worrying about hair loss since starting the treatment.
A user stopped finasteride due to side effects and rapid hair loss, considering a hair system. Others suggested alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and topical finasteride.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. The main advice is to start with finasteride and never stop minoxidil once started, as stopping can lead to significant hair loss.
A user shared their 3-month progress using Hims topical spray containing minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noting some improvement and stopping dermarolling. They hope for continued growth despite noticing some hair shedding.
A user experienced dry, brittle hair after starting dutasteride and considered switching back to finasteride. Another user advised that the dryness is temporary and shared positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil after several months.
The conversation discusses why the difference between donor and balding hair isn't studied more to find a cure for hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 24-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil. The results appear natural without enhancements.
Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress after a year of derma stamping, daily minoxidil, and four months of oral finasteride, along with regular workouts. Others discussed the effectiveness of these treatments and additional methods like red light therapy and RU58841.
JW0061 shows superior hair growth results compared to existing treatments, with significant increases in hair follicles. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is crucial for hair growth, and JW0061 activates this pathway effectively.
A user stopped using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 2 years, saw hair thinning, then restarted the treatments along with weekly dermastamping and regained their previous hair status. The user suggests that restarting treatment can be effective even after a break.
Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hair loss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.