The conversation is about the safety of using hair loss products like Minoxidil and finasteride while trying to conceive and after birth. The user is seeking advice on whether these products are safe for the baby and if any men in similar situations can share their experiences.
The user experienced hair regrowth after using rosemary oil daily, vitamin gummies, and getting plenty of sleep. The timeframe between the before and after pictures is one week.
A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.
A 23-year-old with diffuse thinning for 2 years is using Finasteride 1mg, prescribed by a dermatologist, and is seeking advice on regrowth expectations. Replies suggest continuing Finasteride, possibly adding Minoxidil, and being patient with results.
A user is considering Spironolactone for hair loss but is advised against it due to its effects on testosterone. Instead, they are recommended to try finasteride at 18 and consider dutasteride if needed.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dutasteride but is experiencing significant hair shedding, including smaller hairs. They are concerned if this shedding indicates the treatment is working.
The user saw no improvement in hair loss after using Finasteride for a year and Dutasteride for six months. They also experienced scalp inflammation and tried various treatments like Ketoconazole and Salicylic Acid without success.
The user stopped finasteride while trying to conceive and switched to oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy but are unsure of its safety during conception.
User is 1.5 months into using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, along with dermarolling. They report good progress and seek advice on whether new hairs will thicken.
A user is considering using verteporfin with microneedling, oral/topical minoxidil, and RU58841 to treat hair loss. They seek advice on dosage and application methods.
The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with finasteride.
A user has been on 1mg finasteride daily for 10 months, initially seeing great results, but started shedding heavily again at the 7-month mark. They are considering whether to continue with finasteride or switch to dutasteride.
A user shared their 11-year journey with alopecia, using finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant. They encouraged others not to panic, noting that hair miniaturization can take over 15 years to complete.
A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair transformation using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D, gym, cardio, and dermastamping. He reported significant hair maintenance and no side effects.
The user is using a combination of RU58841, Stemoxydine, RevivHair Serum, hair growth oil, topical Minoxidil, Alfatradiol, oral Minoxidil, and Finasteride to treat hair loss. They report no side effects from oral Minoxidil and Finasteride after 7 months of use.
A user is experiencing hairline recession and has started using RU58841, applying it to the temples. They are seeking advice on the appropriate dosage for this specific area.
A user is concerned if a formulation of tretinoin mixed with niacinamide will affect the absorption of minoxidil. They are seeking advice on whether niacinamide will hinder tretinoin's effectiveness.
User shared progress pictures after 3 months of using Minoxidil 5% and dermarolling, noting significant shedding but positive results. They plan to continue and may add finasteride.
A user shared their 10-month hair loss treatment progress using 1mg Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Keto shampoo, dermastamping, and recently added Dut. Replies noted the user had great hair before and after treatment.
A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Replies suggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.
A user shared their hair loss treatment progress, using 5% Minoxidil twice daily, 0.5 mg Finasteride daily, and a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly. They started with a 1 mm dermaroller in May 2022.
The user shared their 11-year journey battling hair loss, highlighting the importance of consistent treatment and avoiding common mistakes. Treatments included minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, ketoconazole, multivitamins, and a hair transplant.
The user has been using finasteride for 4 months with positive results, including thicker and darker hair. They are seeking advice on maximizing hair growth without minoxidil, using a routine that includes finasteride, rosemary oil, argan oil, topical melatonin, specialized shampoos, and vitamins.
A user shared a 3-month progress update on using minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, noting thicker hair. Replies included congratulations and advice on consistent lighting for photos.
The user added microneedling to their routine of minoxidil and finasteride, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth after three months. They shared photos showing significant improvement.
A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hair growth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facial hair growth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.
A user shared their 2+ years progress on Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hair loss. Another user asked about the form of Minoxidil used sublingually.
Melatonin is being discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and whether it should be used topically or orally. No specific conclusions or personal experiences were shared.