The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil for hair loss, with one person restarting treatment and combining it with tretinoin, and another person seeing improvement by adding microneedling.
The user has been using Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp for 7 months and experienced a period with no shedding, but is now shedding about 100 hairs a day and is questioning if this is a result of the treatment or their normal hair loss. They are unable to start finasteride and are considering stopping the treatment due to the shedding.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User HanSolo100 asks if hair quality can improve in the second year of Finasteride use, sharing their experience with no noticeable difference in hairline but having long, wispy hairs.
A user shared their experience using Minoxidil for 5 months and finasteride for 3 weeks, with inconsistent microneedling. Another user advised waiting at least 6 months to see results.
A user has been taking finasteride for 7.5 months and experiencing shedding since the second month, leading to significant hair thinning. Other users suggest continuing the treatment, as shedding is normal, and some have seen improvements after 8 months.
A user questioning if they've lost any hair between 2020 and 2023 without using any treatments. They also inquire if a doctor can determine hair loss just by looking, recalling a past suggestion of platelet rich plasma treatment.
The user is using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for hair loss and has noticed minor improvements after 27 days, including baby hairs along the hairline. They are also using a combination spray of topical finasteride and minoxidil.
The user "PowerfulAide6677" shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey, mentioning that they have been on finasteride for 8 years and are considering adding oral minoxidil to fill in their hairline. Some users advised against adding oral minoxidil, suggesting that the user's current maintenance with finasteride is sufficient.
A user's progress with treating their hair loss over the past three months, using a daily dosage of 0.5 mg dutasteride and twice-daily applications of 5% minoxidil solution.
The effects of using various treatments on hair loss, with one user reporting positive results after 6 months and another user commending their progress. Treatments discussed include rosemary mixed with jojoba oil, minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, dermastamp, and Nizoral shampoo.
Vitamin E is suggested as beneficial for hair follicles. Some users question the dosage and effectiveness, while others share positive experiences with vitamins.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride every other day without side effects, starting to see results after 3-4 months. They chose not to use minoxidil due to its side effects and because finasteride effectively stopped hair loss.
A 59-year-old male switched to a once-daily treatment of 7% Minoxidil, 0.15% Finasteride, and other ingredients, questioning its effectiveness compared to his previous twice-daily regimen. He has seen some hair regrowth but is unsure if the new treatment is better.
A user is treating hair loss with daily 0.5mg Dutasteride, 5mg oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil and Dutasteride, 520mg Saw Palmetto, 5mg Biotin, and 0.8mg Folic Acid. They plan to start weekly micro-needling and mix Minoxidil with Tretinoin.
A 19-year-old male has been using minoxidil 5% and dermarolling for four months to treat hair loss, applying minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling once a week. Commenters suggest consistent treatment, improving picture quality, and adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor to enhance results.
User reports 2 months progress using daily oral fin 1mg, twice daily topical min 5%, and intermittent dermapen. Others share their experiences, suggesting patience and additional treatments like alternating shampoos, using conditioner, tretinoin, and vitamins.
Actor Patrick Stewart's success despite having a receding hairline, how hair loss may not be as crippling as it is perceived to be, and how different people are attracted to different physical features.
M23 with diffuse thinner hair experienced improvements after 7 months on Fin, but noticed hair thinning again recently. Seeking advice on when second shedding stops and better hair growth begins.
After a second session of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair regrowth, the user is experiencing increased shedding of thick and dark hairs and is concerned about whether this is temporary. They are seeking others' experiences with PRP, specifically regarding the duration of shedding and eventual positive outcomes.
A user shared their 1-year crown transformation after a second hair transplant with 4000 grafts, using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. Another user commented that while the crown has filled in, they expected more coverage from 4000 grafts and suggested a possible shedding phase.
The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second week of using pyrilutamide, more so than with finasteride and minoxidil, and reported a headache after the first application. They believe the treatment may be working but acknowledge it's too early to confirm results.
A 45-year-old user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using a topical gel with 2.5% finasteride and 5% minoxidil once daily. The second picture shows significant improvement in hair growth.
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.
A 24-year-old with a high Norwood scale is seeking advice on hair loss treatments and considering a second hair transplant. They currently use topical finasteride and minoxidil, castor oil, and a derma roller, and are advised to switch to oral dutasteride and minoxidil.
User shares 8-month progress on oral finasteride and minoxidil, noting initial success followed by a second shed. They seek advice on drug resistance and pill efficacy, with responses suggesting to push through the shed and consider the impact of cycling off minoxidil.
A user started treating hair loss at 55 using 0.5 mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil every second day, and microneedling. They saw noticeable improvement, especially in the front and a previously smooth bald spot.
The user's first hair transplant failed, and they are preparing for a second one. They are considering whether to continue multivitamins and B complex before the surgery, and are asking for advice on supplements to take for hair loss that do not include DHT blockers, finasteride, minoxidil, or high-dose biotin, and are contemplating iron, folic acid, vitamin C, and NAC for before and after the surgery.
Datwagg63 started taking finasteride for hair loss and supplements it with omega 3, vitamins, and a low-carb diet while lifting weights. InternationalBerry suggested adding minoxidil, as it's considered the second most effective treatment after finasteride.