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The user experienced tiny vellus hairs from 0.5mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil over 9 months. Topical minoxidil, alfatradiol, and RU58841 applied twice daily for 1.5 months significantly improved temple hair regrowth.

A user shared their 6-month results using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, but still experiences significant shedding. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using apple cider vinegar for dandruff, and considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride.

A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.

A 21-year-old male, 13 months into hair loss treatment, reports increased hair fall despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, vitamins, and specialized shampoos. He questions the impact of anxiety and depression on hair fall and is hesitant to seek therapy.

The user is concerned about the interaction between dutasteride and ketoconazole, leading them to stop using ketoconazole shampoo, which has resulted in an oily and painful scalp. They are unsure whether ketoconazole increases or decreases the potency of dutasteride.

Blocking the Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier and using aldose reductase inhibitors like Indian gooseberry and berberine may help with hair growth. Magnesium can also be added to increase NADPH.

A user is considering using ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and is seeking feedback on its effectiveness. They are asking for before and after photos or success stories.

Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, was observed to reduce scalp oiliness in users. Anti-androgens like Finasteride are known to decrease the activity of oil-producing glands.

Switching from finasteride 1mg daily to dutasteride 0.5mg daily may offer better hair regrowth. However, if finasteride is effective, fully switching to dutasteride is not advised; instead, adding dutasteride once a week could be beneficial.

A user experienced increased hair fall after starting Minoxidil tablets, despite following a comprehensive treatment plan for Seborrhoeic Capitis and Androgenetic Alopecia. They are unsure if the Minoxidil tablets are the cause and seek advice.

The post discusses a user's hair loss treatment journey over a year, using finasteride, dutasteride (dut), and oral minoxidil (min). The user found finasteride ineffective, switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and noticed improvements, but couldn't determine which of the latter two treatments was most effective.

User noticed black dots along the hairline and temples, questioning if it's regrowth. They are using a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, and a compounded topical treatment.

A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.

The conversation is about mesotherapy for hair regrowth, with suggestions to use microneedling combined with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride instead. Mesotherapy is considered an expensive gimmick with no proven results.

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.

The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.

Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.

The user experienced a receding hairline and tried minoxidil, which may have slowed the process but caused puffy eyes. They are hesitant to use finasteride and suspect oily dandruff might be an aggravator.

User shared before-and-after photos showing significant hair regrowth after using finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% twice daily, and Nizoral 2% weekly for almost a year. The user noticed more defined and darkening regrown hairs, indicating a new hairline.

The user is using finasteride, dutasteride, Nizoral, biotin, RU58841, minoxidil, Pantostin/Alfatradiol, Stemoxydine, and micro needling for hair loss. They are considering adding oral minoxidil.

The user experienced severe scalp itching and hair loss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.

The post discusses using 2% ketoconazole shampoo as a competitive androgen receptor antagonist for hair loss, applied for 1.5 hours daily. The user questions its effectiveness and potential benefits compared to finasteride and minoxidil.

A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced initial shedding but later saw significant hair regrowth, especially with the addition of minoxidil. Another user switched to dutasteride without experiencing shedding or noticeable regrowth.

The conversation is about hair care for someone who sweats daily at the gym. Recommendations include using shampoo every day despite common advice against it.

A man saw improvement in hair loss after a year using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, but reduced finasteride due to side effects. He switched to 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical finasteride twice daily, microneedling weekly, and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, but may stop minoxidil due to chest pains.

A user on finasteride added dutasteride due to severe shedding and scalp issues, but didn't see reduced shedding. A dermatologist said finasteride doesn't reduce shedding but thickens hair, and another person confirmed shedding can continue but hair should improve over time.

A user shared their positive experience with finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting significant improvement and regrowth after 1.5 years of treatment, despite initial side effects. They are now happy with their hair and personal life.

The user started taking finasteride 1.5 years ago with some success in stopping hair loss but no regrowth, and is now experiencing increased hair loss after a recent operation, questioning if the medication stopped working or if the hair loss is temporary. They are considering switching to a different treatment and seeking advice.

A user expressed disappointment that their hair loss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.

The user has been on finasteride for 9 months and is still experiencing daily hair shedding but has seen improvement. Other users suggest the shedding is normal and that the user has had positive results from the treatment.