A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe side effects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
Hair loss discussion includes LLLT treatments and a satirical condition called PLLLTS, causing patients to resemble lighthouses and attract moths. Some users express concern about others taking the satire seriously.
A user named Medical_Opinion8120, a 23-year-old female, is experiencing hair loss potentially due to a past accutane course. She has tried minoxidil without success and is currently taking iron and zinc supplements.
The conversation discusses the appearance of hair transplants immediately after surgery, noting that scars will be covered as hair grows. The original poster underwent both FUT and FUE procedures.
A user shared progress pictures 12 months after a hair transplant and daily use of dutasteride. The conversation discusses the quality of comparison photos and the use of hair fibers.
User had a hair transplant in 2016 but stopped taking finasteride due to side effect concerns. Now considering another transplant and starting finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to improve hair situation.
The post and conversation are about a hair loss treatment regimen involving 30% minoxidil cream nightly, 5% minoxidil in the mornings, finasteride, weekly 1.5 derma pen, daily 0.5 microneedling for minoxidil absorption, daily multivitamin with biotin, low-level laser therapy every other day, daily scalp massages, Hims shampoo, and daily coffee rinses. The user hopes for hair regrowth and plans to update in one year.
Using vitamin C in shampoo to adjust pH levels can improve hair health and reduce oiliness and dandruff. The user mixed vitamin C powder with conditioner, achieving positive results.
The user stopped using finasteride after two weeks due to gynecomastia symptoms and shared blood work results questioning if they indicate a cause for the side effects. The user is considering restarting finasteride and seeking advice on their blood work levels in relation to gynecomastia.
A user shared their 2.5-month progress using minoxidil (once daily), finasteride (0.25mg daily), dermarolling (twice a month), Nizoral (twice weekly), zinc, and biotin for hair loss. They are optimistic about maintaining and regrowing hair.
A user shared their 115-day progress in treating hair loss using 5% Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, biotin, microneedling, and collagen peptides. They reported visible improvement and no side effects from topical Finasteride, unlike the oral form.
The post discusses a hair loss treatment regime using Nizoral, a laser helmet, dermaroller, bentonite clay mask with essential oils, and ketoconazole shampoo. The user avoids finasteride and minoxidil due to concerns about side effects and pet safety.
Tretinoin alone has led to hair regrowth in the temples and hairline. The user is considering oral minoxidil or dutasteride but prioritizes health first.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth using oral minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include adding pyrilutamide or considering dutasteride instead of finasteride.
8 months post hair transplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.
A user shared their 2-month progress on hair regrowth using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and topical minoxidil with pyrilutamide. They reported seeing tiny hairs growing and no side effects from finasteride so far.
A user shared their experience of getting 1400 hair grafts 5 months post-op with Dr. Vikram Jayaprakash, mentioning they have been using finasteride for 2.5 years. The responses include compliments on the results and questions about the cost and current treatments.
The user shared their hair transplant progress, using saw palmetto, vitamins, biotin, zinc, ginseng, ozonized olive oil, and a dermaroller with serum. They avoid finasteride due to trying for a second child.
A user discussed a significant hair recovery using alfatradiol and fluridil but was considered untrustworthy and the post was deleted. They are seeking the original poster's username.
The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on hair loss and its potential neurological and sexual side effects. Users share personal experiences, with some reporting positive outcomes and others expressing concerns about cognitive function.
The conversation discusses using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride from Traya, along with daily dermarolling, as a treatment for hair loss. Progress pictures were shared to show the results of these treatments.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for 5 months, with no side effects and an increase in confidence, especially with an upcoming wedding. They encourage others considering treatment to start.
The user is excited about their hair regrowth after 10 weeks using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, and vitamin D. They've seen significant hair thickening and believe minoxidil and dermarolling are the main contributors to their progress.
The user started hair loss treatment on June 26th using 1.25mg finasteride, 1ml 5% minoxidil twice a day, derma rolling every 1.5 weeks, and 2% ketoconazole foam twice a week. They experienced significant hair growth in the first four months, with thicker hair and improved hairline, but had a rough shedding phase in November.
A user shared progress pictures one year after a hair transplant with 2,000 grafts on the crown area. They use topical minoxidil and finasteride daily, along with biotin supplements.
The user, SnooDonuts9235, shares their positive experience with a hair transplant and using topical finasteride and minoxidil. They express concern about increased shedding and ask if it is normal. Other users compliment their results and ask about the clinic and procedure details. SnooDonuts9235 encourages others to consider a hair transplant even without taking oral finasteride and shares that the procedure was not as scary as they initially thought.
A user shared their first progress picture after 60 days on finasteride for hair loss, having previously used minoxidil and other treatments. They thanked the community for discussions that encouraged them to try finasteride.