A 25-year old user's progress with only finasteride in treating their hair loss, and other users suggesting minoxidil and dermarolling as additional treatments.
Hair loss prevention and regrowth regimen includes finasteride, oral minoxidil, stemoxydine, hair growth serum, derma rolling, and ketocanazole shampoo. Users discuss efficacy, safety, and personal experiences with treatments.
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.
Hair loss treatments discussed include dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Some users find dermarolling sad, while others mention the complexity of biological systems and limited research funding for hair loss.
User took Fin for 3 years, Dut for 7 months, and oral Min for 2 months without side effects. Fin stopped hair loss for 2 years, Dut maintained hair, and oral Min regrew thinning hair.
A user discusses dealing with lower libido caused by finasteride, considering using ED meds but unsure due to age. Replies suggest natural libido fluctuations, holistic approaches, and managing anxiety.
A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.
A user's experience with using a combination of Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinol and Caffeine as hair loss treatment before getting a hair transplant. The conversation includes various opinions on the efficacy and availability of this mix.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hair growth and maintenance.
A user sharing their positive experience with taking finasteride as part of their hair loss treatment regimen, which also included biotin, Nizoral Shampoo, OGX Biotin & Collagen Shampoo, and iRestore Laser Cap. Others shared their own experiences and advice on treating hair loss.
A user stopped using 5% minoxidil and finasteride despite positive results to focus on enjoying life without the stress of hair care. They prioritize personal happiness and acceptance over hair maintenance.
An 18-year-old is dealing with early hair loss and feels unsupported. They have started oral minoxidil and are considering finasteride but are worried about side effects due to high testosterone levels.
The user feels treated better with a comb-over than when bald due to cancer. They are considering a hair transplant and using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.
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.
User encourages taking finasteride for hair loss, stating rare permanent side effects. Replies discuss experiences with finasteride, side effects, effectiveness, and alternative treatments.
A 40-year-old man successfully regrew his hair in 8 months using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5 oral minoxidil, minoxidil foam twice a day, derma rolling/stamping twice a week, and retinol serum. The community praised his progress, asked about his routine, and shared their own experiences.
A 30-year-old uses Dutasteride, Minoxidil, biotin, dermarolling, Anaphase+ shampoo, and Nizoral for hair loss. Some commenters question the need for such extensive treatment given the minimal hair loss.
A user visited a dermatologist for hair loss concerns and was prescribed a hair lotion called "Lotion revolotion evdermia," which is meant for hair toning, hydration, and anti-aging, not regrowth. The user found the dermatologist's behavior and the prescription to be questionable.
ExistingAd915's 17 year journey of fighting hair loss, which included the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. He has seen positive results from his treatments, with an overall improvement in hair density.
, so you could even mix them
EdgeLord19941: Yeah I might do that in the future. Finasteride has been great for me and I don’t want to stop taking it.
This conversation is about a user named EdgeLord19941 who experienced great success with his hair loss treatment regimen of 0.5mg daily dutasteride, 5mg daily oral minoxidil, and microneedling once every 7-14 days at 1.5mm with no side effects, as seen through their seven month progress photos. They discussed potentially switching between finasteride and dutasteride after one year if necessary.
A user shared their 6-month hair regrowth results using minoxidil, head massages, biotin, and overall better hair and body care, without using finasteride. Some responses discussed side effects of finasteride, the effectiveness of biotin, and asked for details about the user's treatment regimen.
A user shared their successful hair regrowth routine, which includes finasteride, derma rolling, minoxidil (Rogaine), biotin pills, and vitamin D supplementation, and saw noticeable results in 3 months. They suggest this routine as a variation of the "Big 3" hair loss treatments and have created a website to sell the products they used.
The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.
The user shared a four-month hair growth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and Hims thick fix shampoo every other day. Replies include comments on photo quality and lighting, a joke about the frequency of Hims product mentions, and the original poster humorously wishing for a Hims sponsorship.
A user named KarensAnon who has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma rolling for hair loss treatments over the past 6 months with successful results in restoring their confidence. Other users have offered support and advice regarding similar treatment plans.
A user shared their 7-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, daily microneedling, and 9 vitamins, including vitamin E, D, C, B12, biotin, omega 3, and zinc. They also massage their scalp daily and use baby shampoo.
The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.
After one year on finasteride, a user reports positive hair regrowth and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try the treatment despite potential risks. Other users share varied experiences with finasteride, some seeing improvements and others still waiting for results.
A user has seen hopeful hair regrowth after 3 months on 1mg finasteride and 0.5mm dermarolling, in addition to using minoxidil 5% for over a year. They noticed improvement in their hairline and a bald spot.