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The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.

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.

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.

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 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.

RU58841 users discuss seeing results in a few months. Minoxidil and finasteride are also mentioned as treatments.

A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.

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.

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.

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.

A user shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Commenters noticed improvement and discussed the importance of waiting 6 months for more significant results.

A user reports hair regrowth after 8 months using treatments including topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, Pyrilutamide, GHK-Cu/Min topical, and supplements like fish collagen peptides, zinc, and vitamin D3. They've seen progress but slower regrowth in the midsection of the scalp and are seeking advice to improve it.

A user shared a 6-month hair regrowth journey using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, and Nizoral, noting increased hair density and color. They apply treatments once daily before bed and have experienced a second shedding phase, which they believe is normal.

The user started using 0.05% topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss treatment on December 15, also incorporating dermarolling and rosemary oil, and is satisfied with the visible improvement in their receding hairline. Another user inquired about where to obtain topical finasteride.

The conversation is about enhancing dermarolling for hair loss by using topical peptides like tb-500 or GHK-Cu to aid in healing and hair growth, and whether anyone has experienced significant results from this method.

A user mixed peppermint, rosemary, and castor oil and applied it to their scalp, causing excessive hair shedding. They're concerned about permanent hair loss, while another user shared their experience of using undiluted rosemary oil without any major issues.

A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss was prescribed two shampoos and hair vitamins by a dermatologist who suggested seborrheic dermatitis as the cause. However, users in the conversation suggested the hair loss could be male pattern baldness (MPB), recommending monitoring the situation and considering finasteride as a treatment.

Brian Dye's theory links skeletal malocclusion type II to hair loss, suggesting it's a blood flow issue. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and anti-inflammatory drugs like benaxoprofen.

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 conclusion of the conversation is that the user, General-Switch-5722, has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 2 years but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding a low dose of RU58841 or topical dutasteride as potential treatments. Other users in the conversation have suggested switching to dutasteride or using oral minoxidil.

RU58841 cured seborrheic dermatitis, oily scalp, dandruff, and scalp pain, improving hair health when combined with Minoxidil. Another user noted diet impacts their seborrheic dermatitis and that finasteride hasn't changed their condition.

A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

People use keto shampoo 2-3 times per week and often apply conditioner after, including keratin, collagen, and biotin types. Results show improvement after a month.