A user applied a homemade topical finasteride solution daily for 35 days, reducing hair shedding significantly with minimal sideeffects. They plan to continue for 90 days and will provide further updates.
Minoxidil may cause wrinkles and dark circles, which some users report can be mitigated by adjusting dosage. Reactions vary, and while some dismiss these sideeffects, others experience significant changes.
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of sideeffects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
Hair loss treatments, particularly using finasteride and minoxidil. The user has experienced positive results from taking finasteride with no sideeffects and suggests listening to the podcast of Spencer Kobren for more information on such treatments.
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its safety around family members, especially pregnant women and infants. One user plans to try topical finasteride due to sideeffects from the pill.
User took 1mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole weekly for 5 months, seeing slight hairline regrowth and no major sideeffects except temporary dry eyes. They encourage others to try finasteride despite negative stories online.
The user reported solid results after 5 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, with minimal sexual sideeffects and some hair regrowth at the hairline. They discontinued minoxidil due to its greasy effect on their hair.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and thickening using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Regenepure DR. They reported no major sideeffects except for an itchy scalp.
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the sideeffects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
A 26-year-old user shared their 3-month progress using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced sideeffects like reduced libido and brain fog at higher doses and adjusted their dosage to manage these effects.
A user discusses their current hair loss treatment of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling, and considers adding topical spironolactone due to concerns about finasteride's mental sideeffects. Other users advise against topical spironolactone, citing ineffectiveness and unpleasant smell.
A user shared their 3-year progress using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting significant hair regrowth and some sideeffects like bloating, seborrheic dermatitis, and water retention. The user is happy with the results, noting improvements in both the crown and hairline.
OP used finasteride 1mg and 2.5mg oral minoxidil since late April, showing hair improvement despite some initial libido issues. Users discussed sideeffects, costs, and alternative treatments, with OP noting increased facial hair but no significant body hair growth.
A 22-year-old shared his 2-month progress using oral Minoxidil (3mg) and Finasteride (1.1mg) for hair regrowth, showing noticeable improvement despite initial sideeffects like increased heart rate and headaches. Users discussed the effectiveness, sideeffects, and expectations of these treatments, with some expressing skepticism about the rapid results.
User shared hairline progress after 2.5 months using topical finasteride (0.25%) and minoxidil (5%) once daily. Minimal sideeffects reported, including fewer morning erections but no significant issues like dandruff or shedding.
A user underwent a 2,550 FUE hair transplant and started taking dutasteride 0.5mg. They previously tried RU58841, minoxidil, and microneedling but avoided finasteride and dutasteride due to sideeffects.
A user shared their 5-month progress using Finasteride (1mg daily) and 3 months on Oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for hair regrowth, reporting significant improvement and no sideeffects. They experienced initial shedding with Minoxidil but saw substantial regrowth, encouraging others to try these treatments.
The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 5% minoxidil, later switching to 10% minoxidil, finasteride, and oral minoxidil. The combination of topical and oral treatments showed impressive progress with minimal sideeffects.
OP is happy with hair regrowth results after 3 months on oral Finasteride 1mg and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg, and has added Biotin. Users suggest additional treatments like dermastamping and discuss potential sideeffects of Minoxidil.
A user experienced significant hair improvement using oral finasteride for six months, adding microneedling and switching to non-sulfate shampoo. They managed sideeffects by working out and noticed no negative impact on libido.
A user shared their excitement about hair regrowth after using minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, rosemary oil, and derma-stamping for four months. They reported no noticeable sideeffects from finasteride and use oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.
Users discussed their experiences with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss. Most reported positive results, including hair regrowth and improved hair quality, with minimal sideeffects.
OP reported significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 0.5mg, and dermastamping. Users discussed sideeffects, effectiveness of treatments, and debated dermastamp needle sizes.
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 sideeffects and is happy with the progress after 5 months.
Koshine 826 (Pyrilutamide) is being used by several users to address hair loss, with mixed results on shedding and sideeffects. Some users report reduced shedding and no sideeffects, while others experience increased shedding and potential issues with libido and erectile dysfunction.
A user shared their 2-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil once daily, 1% nizoral shampoo twice a week, and weekly derma stamping. They reported significant improvement and no major sideeffects, with plans to consider dutasteride if needed.
A 24-year-old male shared his 8-month progress in fighting hair loss using 1mg finasteride daily, 5mg minoxidil daily, 5mg biotin daily, and topical minoxidil nightly. He experienced no sideeffects and noted improved confidence and reduced shedding.
After 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, blood tests showed increased E2, Test, and Prolactine levels. The user is concerned about potential sideeffects like gyno and is seeking advice on managing these values.