The user uses finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling along with various supplements, oils, and shampoos to combat hairloss. They adjusted their routine based on feedback, changing dermarolling to once a week and reducing zinc intake due to side effects.
A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hairloss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.
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 hairloss.
A user discusses their hairloss journey, starting with 5% minoxidil and nizoral, and now using DualGen-15 Plus with 15% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. They also use biotin, pumpkin seed oil, Pura D'or Professional shampoo, and derma rolling, noting some shedding and side effects.
The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.
Hairloss treatments discussed: Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Spironolactone. Woman with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata shares experience using Spironolactone.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Azelaic acid for hairloss, suggesting it may make Finasteride an outdated treatment for male pattern baldness. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Dutasteride may have fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer side effects, while others see no significant hair improvement.
A 27-year-old male reported significant hair improvement after 6 months on 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily and 2.5 mg Minoxidil daily, with Nizoral shampoo twice a week. He experienced increased body/facial hair but no other side effects, and his hair density and hairline improved.
A user shared their 3-year progress using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting significant hair regrowth and some side effects like bloating, seborrheic dermatitis, and water retention. The user is happy with the results, noting improvements in both the crown and hairline.
The user shared their 12-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They also used a derma stamp weekly and treated seborrheic dermatitis with Mometasone and Nizoral.
Topical finasteride may reduce more scalp DHT but is seen as inconsistent and messy compared to oral finasteride. Users report mixed results with both forms, with some preferring oral for its convenience and consistent dosing, while others find topical effective but harder to apply.
OP used finasteride 1mg and 2.5mg oral minoxidil since late April, showing hair improvement despite some initial libido issues. Users discussed side effects, costs, and alternative treatments, with OP noting increased facial hair but no significant body hair growth.
Low-dose oral minoxidil shows mixed results, with some users experiencing hair regrowth and others seeing no significant change. Finasteride is also commonly used, often in combination with minoxidil, and is generally considered effective with a low rate of side effects.
OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hairloss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
A user shared their hairloss journey from 2017 to 2024, detailing the use of finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, supplements, and dermarolling. They experienced significant hairloss after stopping finasteride in 2017, saw some regrowth after resuming treatments in 2023, and are considering a hair transplant.
A 28-year-old shared his 2-year hairloss treatment progress using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and Revita shampoo. He saw significant improvement, especially with minoxidil and dermarolling, and stressed consistency.
A 33-year-old user has been on finasteride for 10 years with great results and recently increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5 mg to improve hair thickness and possibly regrow hair. They are considering microneedling and a hair transplant to enhance their hairline and temples, despite already having significant improvement.
A 20-year-old reports worsening hairloss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
A user shared their 1-year hair regrowth progress using topical minoxidil and finasteride, biotin, dermastamping, and keto shampoo. They reported significant improvement, looking younger, and feeling happier with their hair.
The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.
A 36-year-old user shared their 12-month hair recovery journey using oral Propecia, topical minoxidil, a derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, and omega-3. They reported seeing results by the second month, with some setbacks but overall progress.
A user shared their progress in combating hairloss using 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride over four months, experiencing significant improvement. They also experimented with higher doses of minoxidil but faced side effects, so they settled on 7.5 mg without issues.
The user is using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss but feels progress is slow and is considering switching to dutasteride after 12 months. They notice minor shedding but are unsure if the medication is stabilizing their hairloss.
An 18-year-old using Minoxidil 2% for hairloss is considering adding dermarolling to their routine. Replies suggest adding finasteride, using a dermastamp, and microneedling, with positive experiences shared.
RU58841, a potential hairloss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
A user discussed their doctor lowering their Minoxidil dose from 5mg to 2.5mg, expressing concerns about losing hair gains. Other users suggested that 2.5mg is safer long-term and speculated the doctor is being cautious about side effects.
A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-pattern baldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.