A 20-year-old shared progress pictures after 2 years of using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hairloss. Responses included admiration and requests for more details and updates.
A user stopped finasteride due to side effects and rapid hairloss, considering a hair system. Others suggested alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and topical finasteride.
A user shared progress pictures after three months of using topical minoxidil for hairloss, planning to add dermarolling later. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid hair growth, while others are impressed or question the authenticity of the photos.
A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years reports worsening hairloss and is seeking advice. Suggestions include consulting a professional for underlying causes, acknowledging that treatments don't work for everyone, and considering dosage adjustments or additional treatments.
A man shared his 6-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg of finasteride daily and recently increased the dose to 1mg. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment and shared their own experiences with hairloss treatments.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil but started shedding hair after switching brands and adding treatments like Topical Finasteride and microneedling. They also faced increased hairloss after using Ketoconazole shampoo and are seeking advice on whether brand switching or the shampoo could be the cause.
A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hairloss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.
The conversation is about disappointment with pyrilutamide's performance as a hairloss treatment, with some users expressing interest in other treatments like Verteporfin, GT20029, and RU58841, while others suggest sticking with established treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hairloss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year and is seeing thin hair regrowth with some 1cm hairs still growing. They are considering a hair transplant and are taking zinc to manage side effects.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, PirateBeastBaby, had good results with microneedling for hairloss after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil 20 years ago. They believe that microneedling was the gamechanger for their hair growth.
User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hairloss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.
This conversation is about a user named Pregal1994 discussing their experience with hairloss and treatments of topical minoxidil once daily and dutasteride 0.5 mg per day over 5 years, leading to good results. Other users gave feedback on the photos, confirming that there was an improvement in the condition of the hair.
A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.
A user's 10-month progress update using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hairloss, with other users offering congratulations, jokes, advice, and questions.
Using a combination of topical finasteride, minoxidil, caffeine and dermaroller treatments to help with hairloss, while discussing the potential results and other options.
This user is considering using Finasteride and Minoxidil to treat their hairloss, with various opinions being shared about the effectiveness of each treatment. Others suggest that Micro-needling might also be an option for them.
A user's progress after taking finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, as well as adding other treatments such as keto shampoo, trentinoin, and derma rolling. Replies include advice to keep going and the suggestion of considering a hair transplant.
Using topical fin and minoxidil (as well as potentially microneedling) for hairloss over a two year period, with the user reporting great progress. Additional questions were asked about dosage amounts, haircuts and side effects of these treatments.
User Clay1211 shared 1-year progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaroller for hairloss. Commenters expressed surprise and praised the impressive results.
User frustrated with lack of results from finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss. Others suggest checking for other health issues, focusing on fitness, and considering alternative treatments.
User shared their 14-month progress using topical Dutasteride at 0.1% for hairloss, with significant improvement and no side effects. Others discussed concerns about fertility and questioned the authenticity of the results.
The conversation discusses concerns about the potential risk of cancer from creating new hair follicles through microneedling, due to stem cell division. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, caffeine-containing anti-hairloss shampoos, and other unspecified topicals.
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hairloss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
A user sharing their positive experience with taking finasteride as part of their hairloss 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 hairloss.
A 26-year-old user shared their 3-month progress using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hairloss. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and brain fog at higher doses and adjusted their dosage to manage these effects.
The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.
The user shared a 6-month progress update on hair regrowth using Minoxidil and 5 months of Finasteride, along with a hair transplant of 4,200 grafts. Commenters reacted positively, discussing the effectiveness of these treatments and the impact on self-image.
A man shared his hairline improvement after two years on 1.25mg finasteride daily and using piroctone olamine shampoo. He has not had a hair transplant and does not plan to use minoxidil.
LazyJam shaved their head after not seeing significant results from using finasteride and microneedling for hairloss, feeling more self-acceptance and saving money. Others in the conversation discuss their own reasons for continuing hairloss treatments, such as personal appearance, self-esteem, and not wanting to shave regularly.