Topical minoxidil being a difficult product to apply, with users considering finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil as alternative treatments for diffuse thinning hair. Other advice includes shaving the head in the first 3 months of using minoxidil and finding ways to apply it without saturating the hair.
OP is using 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, and dermarolling 1-2 times a week for hair loss. OP reports no side effects and is happy with the progress after 5 months.
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
A user who has been using Pyrilutamide for 5 months with no results, and other users suggesting they switch to RU58841 or stick to their treatment plan for at least one year.
The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
Finasteride and minoxidil can be obtained cheaply through Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs and Costco's Kirkland brand, respectively, costing about $7.53/month combined. Amazon's RXPass and virtual visits at Dr. B. offer additional savings.
User experienced hairregrowth after eliminating scalp itch with RU58841. Others discussed itch and hair loss connection, and effectiveness of combining RU58841 with 5AR inhibitors.
The user saw hairregrowth after inconsistently using treatments like microneedling, peppermint and rosemary oils, ketoconazole shampoo, zinc pyrithione shampoo, and scalp massages, but stopped minoxidil due to heart palpitations. They plan to start a consistent treatment with a minoxidil and finasteride topical solution and will share results in six months.
The regimen includes using a diluted 5.5% Minoxidil / 0.025% Finasteride solution daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week to minimize systemic exposure while maximizing scalp DHT reduction. The goal is to achieve hairregrowth with minimal side effects.
A user's progress in hairregrowth after taking finasteride (1mg) every other day, and the replies to the post offering support, advice, and encouragement.
A man's successful hairregrowth after using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, hair supplements, and scalp massages. He noticed significant improvements and is excited about future progress.
A 28-year-old male shares his 12-step hairregrowth routine, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, LLLT, dermarolling, various shampoos, supplements, and a healthy diet. He seeks advice on microneedling frequency and mentions experiencing lowered libido and occasional scalp inflammation.
The user's hairregrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hair loss, which are missing from the plan.
A 22-year-old male is not seeing hairregrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.
The conversation provides advice on how to track hair loss or regrowth, emphasizing the importance of taking consistent photos and keeping a log of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It also suggests using scalp cameras and comparing photos side by side for accurate progress assessment.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes scalp massage, derma rolling, saw palmetto, rosemary, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, and various supplements like vitamins C and D, multivitamins, biotin, collagen, and fish oil. The user is asking if the treatment has led to hairregrowth.
Peppermint oil may promote hairregrowth by decreasing scalp testosterone and DHT levels. Other herbs in the Mint family, like spearmint and rosemary, might also reduce testosterone.
Bimatoprost 1% and 3% solutions showed better hairregrowth than minoxidil 5%. The user plans to test a homemade bimatoprost solution on their scalp and share results.
User shared their four-month hairregrowth journey using minoxidil twice daily and low-dose finasteride. They reported noticeable improvement, mild scalp itchiness, and advised caution with hair bleaching.
The user experienced significant hairregrowth using Minoxidil (Rogaine) and dermarolling twice a week. They also lost weight and improved their diet, which may have contributed to the results.
The conversation discusses a 33-year-old man's experience with hairregrowth after three months using topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, saw palmetto, and scalp massages. Specific treatments for hair loss are being evaluated for their effectiveness.
The user experienced hairregrowth after one year on 1mg finasteride daily and a hair transplant in the frontal area, with improved density in the rear and mid-scalp. Some replies express skepticism and suggest the title should include mention of the hair transplant.
A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hairregrowth on his scalp after starting a treatment with Minoxidil and Finasteride on November 24th. He noted improved hair texture and a halt in hair shedding for the past two weeks.
The conversation discusses hairregrowth progress from Norwood scale 4 to 2.5 over a year using daily 8.5-9% RU58841, topical Dutasteride 0.1%, RU58841 5% 1.5 times a week, and daily caffeine redensyl scalp treatment.
User experienced significant hairregrowth using Minoxidil and Finasteride since January 2020, with no side effects reported. Shaving head twice helped Minoxidil reach scalp more effectively.
The user has seen great progress in hairregrowth over 8 months using oral finasteride without minoxidil. They plan to start using topical minoxidil soon.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 2 months and Finasteride for 1 month to address hair loss, particularly at the temples. They are questioning whether the new small hairs are facial hairs or new scalphair.
A user shared their 3-month hairregrowth progress using a routine that includes natural oils, specialized shampoos and conditioners, derma stamping, scalp oil, and vitamins. They apply a mixture of oils twice a week, use hair care products, derma stamp, and take vitamins daily.