A user's 18-month hairline progress using minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral, microneedling, and scalp massage. They share their routine and discuss treatment effectiveness and photo order confusion.
A user shared a nearly 3-year update on their hairline improvement using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Nizoral, and Dermarolling. Other users commented on the success and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.
A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.
A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feared due to potential side effects.
If you stop taking finasteride after 10 years, hairloss will resume at the rate it would have without treatment. Minoxidil cessation can cause immediate and significant shedding.
A user's progress with treating their hairloss, including using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, dermapenning twice weekly and ket 2% shampoo two to three times per week. Other users offered advice such as not derma penning too often or shaving the area bald for a couple of months.
A user's 8-month progress on finasteride for hairloss treatment, with plans to continue for a full year. The user experienced initial shedding and scalp itch, which subsided, leading to hair growth. Other users discussed the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.
The conversation discusses the use of RU58841 for hairloss, focusing on its side effects, standardization issues, and user experiences. The user also inquires about the use of other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling.
The conversation discusses the use of RU58841 for hairloss, with one user sharing a one-month difference in their hair after using it. Users discuss where to buy RU58841, potential side effects including heart issues, and mixed opinions on its effectiveness, with some questioning the need for treatment based on the before and after pictures.
The conversation discusses the anticipation and skepticism around the release of GT20029 for hairloss treatment. The original poster has been using Finasteride and Minoxidil but is hopeful for GT20029, while others express doubts about its timely release and suggest alternatives like KX826 and hair transplants.
The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hairloss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hairloss.
People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hairloss, mentioning side effects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.
A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.
A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rateof Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.
User shares progress update on hairloss treatment using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others congratulate and ask questions about treatment details, such as microneedling tool, needle size, and side effects.
The user has been treating hairloss with 1mg oral finasteride daily, 1mg topical minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling twice a week. They report improved hair quality and density but are still experiencing shedding.
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment, with mixed experiences regarding shedding and effectiveness. Some users also mention using minoxidil and RU58841 alongside these treatments.
Someone's two-month progress using oral minoxidil (2.5mg ED) to treat hairloss, which has resulted in thicker eyebrows and eyelashes but no scalp changes or shedding.
A person started using Minoxidil at 34 and had a hair transplant at 38, avoiding a straight hairline for a natural look and had 2200 grafts. They began taking Finasteride as a precaution, but Minoxidil did most of the work.
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
A user's barber noticed significant improvement in their hair thickness after they started using 2.5mg Minoxidil since August 2023 and 1mg Finasteride daily since September 2023. The user has experienced some headaches when missing Minoxidil doses but has not noticed major side effects.
OP has been using minoxidil (topical 5%) and finasteride (oral 1.25mg daily) for 2 months and is unsure if there's hair regrowth or if it's just a haircut illusion. Mixed responses from others, some see progress, others attribute changes to the haircut.
A user reported success with RU58841 and a 1mm derma roller for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement in hair density and reduced scalp visibility. They also mentioned using minoxidil and black castor oil in the past, with mixed results.
A user (seblt) who has had side effects from finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841 but is now trying pyrilutamide as a last resort, with other users providing advice and support. They have already seen some baby hairs growing after 10-14 days of treatment and will provide updates in 1-2 weeks.
Volunteers using finasteride and minoxidil are needed to test if intense calf raises increase hair shedding. The goal is to see if overexertion of leg muscles affects hairloss.
The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hairloss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hairloss despite internal factors.
The user discusses their experience with hairloss despite taking estrogen and cyproterone, and estimates needing around 3000 grafts for a feminine hairline. They are considering getting the procedure done in Turkey due to high European costs.
Panax Ginseng is suggested as effective against hairloss, with a recommended dose of 400-500mg/day. Users discuss its efficacy and side effects, with some noting no changes and others mentioning insomnia and other side effects.
The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and added RU58841 to their hairloss treatment but hasn't seen improvement after several months, causing frustration. They also mentioned using finasteride and are confused about the lack of results despite oral minoxidil's reported high success rate.