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Topical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are preferred for hair loss due to ease of use and natural appearance. Hair systems are considered high-maintenance and less genuine.

DutchFella1993 has been using a lotion with finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth with some success and is considering using ketoconazole shampoo daily to reduce scalp itchiness. There's concern about the harshness of daily shampooing and twice-daily lotion application, and one reply suggests that daily use of ketoconazole may damage hair and questions its effectiveness, while also noting that once-daily minoxidil application is sufficient.

A hair regrowth journey over the course of one year with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, micro needling, minimum shampooing and occasional use of Nizoral (2%).

A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hair loss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hair loss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.

The user noticed new hair growth after using topical minoxidil and undergoing 2 GFC sessions, along with using caffeine shampoo. They plan to start using topical finasteride and minoxidil and are inquiring if shampooing is necessary before application.

A user's 60-day progress using minoxidil and finasteride spray, combined with derma stamping, shampooing twice weekly, vitamins, intense conditioning training, and a carnivore/ketovore diet. The most recent post includes pictures of the progress following a haircut and shower, with hair air dried.

The user experiences an itchy scalp and finds relief using shampoo and Zyrtec, which helps with inflammation. They are unsure if the issue is related to histamines or seborrheic dermatitis.

The conversation is about a person regrowing their hair in 7 weeks using scalp massages, peppermint oil, microneedling, and keratin shampoo without drugs. They experienced initial shedding but saw improvement after consistent treatment and shampooing every other day.

Using a silicone shampoo brush with ketoconazole shampoo may increase hair shedding if used roughly. Hair that sheds during shampooing would have fallen out eventually.

User Wonderful_Tonight910 suffered from hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis for years. After using irritant-free shampoo, their scalp improved, hair loss stopped, and new hair growth appeared.

The user's experience with rosemary oil as a hair loss treatment and its effectiveness; they discuss other treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; there is also discussion of combining oils like peppermint oil, zix, and dermapen.

A 17-year-old male has experienced significant hair loss within 4 months, noticing scalp visibility constantly. He's used ketoconazole shampoo, and his dermatologist recommends minoxidil and finasteride when he turns 18, but he's considering shaving his head due to the rapid hair loss.

Using ketoconazole shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis is generally fine, but opinions vary on frequency, with some suggesting every other day and others less often. Proper scalp cleaning is emphasized to prevent itching and burning.

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.

To reduce oily hair, wash the scalp thoroughly with shampoo and avoid touching the hair with hands. Applying a watery body lotion to wet hair may also help lessen oiliness.

The user has been using 5% Minoxidil foam for three months, 1mg Finasteride for 1.5 months, weekly derma stamping, and Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for hair loss treatment. They have not noticed any improvement since February and are concerned about baby hair falling out when applying Minoxidil and shampooing.

A 35-year-old black male shows ~3 month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil pills, multivitamins, Nizoral shampoo twice a week, and weekly microneedling. Observers, including his wife, brothers, and barber, noticed improvement in the crown area.

The user experiences dry hair after using minoxidil and asks if they can use oil afterward, specifically Lanza Keratin Healing Oil. They seek advice on how long to wait before applying the oil and what type of oil to use.

Castor oil's effectiveness for male pattern baldness, receding hairline, and thinning crown is questioned, including its application method and potential side effects. The user also mentions experiencing hair shedding with coconut oil.

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months, seeing thicker hair but no temple regrowth, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another person suggested trying microneedling on the temples before changing medications.

A user's experience with using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss over the course of one year, including their starting point (NW2) and resulting progress. The replies from other users have been encouraging.

The user has been using oral finasteride 1mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily since late 2024 and reports positive progress in hair growth without side effects, though some unwanted hair growth on hands and arms. The user is 26 years old and started losing hair around age 20 or 21.

Treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, keto diet, and microneedling; the user has seen good results but wants to focus more on their temples; another user suggested using an exfoliating comb while shampooing.

A user shared their positive 4.5-month hair regrowth experience using Minoxidil, finasteride, a caffeine shampoo with rosemary oil, a dermaroller with Nizoral, and pumpkin seed oil capsules. They started treatment due to accelerated hair loss and are now seeing no hair fall during shampooing.

Stopping saw palmetto and rosemary oil led to significant hair loss for a long-term finasteride user. Resuming saw palmetto caused side effects, and there is debate about its effectiveness and the potential impact of oxycodone on hair loss.

A user's 3.5 month progress using Minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and keto shampoo for hair regrowth, with positive results being reported.

A user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp irritation and is now using peppermint oil, noticing improved hair appearance but no growth yet. They are seeking a minoxidil brand that doesn't irritate the scalp and asking if others have had success with peppermint oil for hair loss.

The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

The conversation discusses an ideal diet for promoting hair health, emphasizing biotin, collagen, vitamins C and E, zinc, selenium, anti-inflammatory foods, and blood circulation. It also mentions using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair regrowth.

The user has been on dutasteride for 4.5 months after switching from finasteride due to hair thinning, and is experiencing significant hair loss despite also using minoxidil and microneedling. Many responses suggest that dutasteride takes time to show results, often requiring patience for up to a year or more, and recommend not stopping finasteride abruptly to avoid shedding.