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Affordable 92-LED caps may be more effective for hair growth than expensive 270-laser caps due to higher power output and irradiance. The LED caps deliver more energy to the scalp, making them a cost-effective alternative for red light therapy.

The conversation is about a user's progress in treating hair loss using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil once at night, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. The user reports significant improvement and no side effects, while others discuss their experiences and offer advice on similar treatments.

There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.

Concerns about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects, with users advocating for continued access and informed choice. Alternative treatments like pyrilutamide are also mentioned.

A user shared their progress after taking 1mg oral finasteride daily for a year, reporting significant hair improvement without side effects. They recently started oral minoxidil and made dietary changes, including cutting out gluten and processed foods, and taking supplements like multivitamins and zinc.

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.

A 22-year-old has been using finasteride 1mg daily and keto shampoo 1% weekly for hair loss with some progress but no significant regrowth yet. Users suggest waiting up to 18 months for results and possibly adding minoxidil or microneedling if needed.

User shared 3-month hair loss progress using foam Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and shampoos. They experienced side effects with oral Minoxidil but had success with topical treatments and finasteride.

A user shared their successful hair loss and gray hair reversal routine, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. They also use a red light cap, oral Minoxidil, and are developing new treatments.

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Users joke about side effects and exaggerated results.

Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.

The user follows a hair loss treatment routine including Propecia, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, and plans to switch to dutasteride. They also focus on lifestyle changes, dietary supplements, and are considering laser therapy.

The user has been using finasteride for 7 months, minoxidil for 10 months, and dutasteride for 4 months with minimal results and is considering stopping treatment. Replies suggest continuing treatment, adding microneedling, and checking DHT levels.

The post discusses using ImageJ software to objectively track hair regrowth progress. The user is treating Androgen alopecia with dutasteride and minoxidil.

A user shared progress pictures after 10 months on finasteride and 7 months using minoxidil, noting some hair shedding. Their routine includes oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, red light therapy, rosemary mint shampoo, and dermarolling.

People discussed which is better for hair loss treatment between a dermaroller and a dermastamp, concluding that a dermastamp is better. They also mentioned that a dermaroller can be used for beard growth.

The user reported high testosterone and estradiol levels within range, but unexpectedly high DHT levels after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. Another person suggested the dutasteride might be fake or a bad batch and recommended using the branded Avodart.

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

The conversation is about a user's 26-month hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and microneedling, with gradual improvement in their hairline. The user applied treatments consistently and adjusted the frequency of microneedling based on feedback, noting that progress can feel slow compared to others.

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 using finasteride and ketoconazole for hair loss and is considering changing shampoos due to dryness caused by ketoconazole. Responses suggest that stopping ketoconazole won't affect hair loss unless the user has seborrheic dermatitis, and recommend using conditioner or using ketoconazole shampoo less frequently.

A user shared their experience with male pattern baldness and accepting baldness after shaving their head at age 29. Some responses suggest treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others discuss acceptance and personal experiences with hair loss.

A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.

Capronium Chloride and Trichoxidil are suggested as better alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth without heart side effects. The Japanese Dermatological Association recommends topical Minoxidil over Capronium Chloride.

The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.

The user started using minoxidil at 18 and finasteride at 19, but at 22, their hair is still getting worse. Some suggest trying dutasteride and RU58841, while others advise accepting hair loss and keeping hair short.

The conversation is about a hair transplant operation video by a clinic owner, with comments suggesting it's staged for marketing and criticizing the unrealistic hairline created. Some users question the necessity of the transplant for the individual featured.

A user shared a 3-month hair regrowth transformation using Finasteride 1mg, Minoxidil, and occasional derma rolling. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid growth, while others suggest the user might be an exceptional responder to the treatment.

The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.

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.