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A user shared their 2-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting initial success, a period of shedding, and eventual improvement. Another user mentioned seeing no improvement until 14 months in, emphasizing the need for patience.

The user reported 11 months of hair loss treatment progress, using finasteride, minoxidil, and later dutasteride. They observed hair thickening and a stop in shedding around January 2024.

The user is happy with their hair loss treatment after a year, using a topical finasteride/minoxidil gel, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp with no side effects, emphasizing consistency. Replies praise the results and encourage continued use.

The conversation is about recommendations for microneedling tools for hair loss, with users suggesting a dermastamp from Koi Beauty and the Derminator 2 with 12-needle cartridges.

The conversation is about the effectiveness of Redensyl for hair loss and whether to continue using Minoxidil alone, despite planning for a hair transplant eventually. The user also mentions using dermarolling, PRP therapy, and Nutrafol.

The user has been using finasteride for 2 years, nizoral for 1.5 years, topical minoxidil for 1 year, and microneedling for 3 months to treat hair loss but hasn't seen improvement or regrowth, even experiencing shedding with new treatments. They are concerned about continued thinning despite the treatments.

A user claims to see hair quality improvement after 11 days on Finasteride, but others are skeptical, noting hair doesn't grow that fast and suggesting factors like lighting can affect appearance. They recommend taking consistent photos over time to track actual progress.

A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

The GT20029 tincture, a topical androgen receptor degrader, showed significant hair growth and good safety in a China Phase II trial for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with the 1% dose twice weekly identified as optimal. The company plans to initiate Phase III trials in China and Phase II in the U.S., and the treatment also shows promise for acne.

The conversation is about someone who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over three years without satisfactory results for hair thinning. They have started using dutasteride and added RU58841 seven months ago but have not seen improvements yet.

A 36-year-old man saw steady improvement in hair thickness after 1.5 years using Hims minoxidil/finasteride spray and hair/nail vitamins, with no side effects. He applies the treatment with an eye dropper for better scalp coverage and emphasizes the importance of patience and consistency.

A user reports significant hair density increase and new growth at the temples after two months of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, MK-677, zinc, and vitamin D3, with shedding stopping a week ago. They recently added MK-677 to their regimen.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments including oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 1mg, and suggestions to use a derma stamp on the scalp. Some users believe these treatments can improve hair condition or at least stabilize loss, while one suggests considering a hair transplant after a year if desired.

The user is considering adding castor, rosemary, and pumpkin oils to their current hair loss treatment of finasteride and minoxidil. They are unsure about the effectiveness of these oils.

The conversation discusses whether to try dutasteride for hair loss if finasteride had no effect. Users suggest dutasteride might be more effective as it is stronger and blocks more types of DHT.

A user shared a 3-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and microneedling. They also use rosemary oil and plan to continue treatment for at least 6-9 more months.

A 25-year-old has been using finasteride since around age 22 and is considering starting oral minoxidil due to scalp issues. They are concerned about the effectiveness of starting minoxidil at their current age and the impact of scalp redness on hair growth. Another person suggests that starting minoxidil at any time is fine but warns about the commitment required, as stopping it will result in losing regrown hair, unlike finasteride which slows hair loss progression.

A user who experienced hair loss and stopped finasteride 4.5 years ago is considering restarting treatment with finasteride and oral minoxidil, questioning if their hair follicles are still recoverable. Responses suggest that hair follicles may not die and can potentially be revived even after many years, with some users sharing personal success stories using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841.

A 21-year-old male switched from finasteride to 0.5mg dutasteride daily due to ongoing hair loss but has not seen improvement after 14 months, experiencing further thinning and recession. He is seeking feedback from other dutasteride users on their results after a similar duration.

The user, who experienced hair loss at the temples due to psoriasis at 17, is now 21 and considering treatment options. They are inquiring about using minoxidil once a day, whether non-AGA hair loss will persist after stopping minoxidil, and if alternative remedies like Detumescence therapy, rosemary and peppermint oils, and microneedling could be sufficient.

A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.

A user shared a 5-month progress picture showing hair regrowth from taking 1mg of finasteride daily. Another user reported significant hair regrowth and no side effects after 12 years on finasteride.

The conversation is about whether soy milk can help with hair loss due to its isoflavones. The consensus is that soy milk is unlikely to be effective.

User shared a 10-month update after a 4000-graft hair transplant, using finasteride, minoxidil, hair density shampoos, hair oils, and vitamins. Replies suggest patience as crown growth can take up to 18 months.

The conversation is a humorous discussion about hair loss, with users expressing envy towards an ancient figure who still has a full head of hair. No specific treatments are mentioned.

A user recovered from severe Telogen Effluvium using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil within four months. Another user regained 80% hair density with finasteride and minoxidil over two years, and is now trying dutasteride.

A 30-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with 5% Minoxidil foam, a combination of 0.3% Finasteride and 6% Minoxidil at night, weekly dermastamping with 1.5 mm needles, and 1% ketoconazole shampoo 2-3 times a week for four months. He is asking for opinions on his hair regrowth and whether he can expect full recovery of his crown.

A 25-year-old has been using finasteride for four years to treat hair loss, starting at age 21, and has experienced significant hair thickening without side effects. Others in the conversation share varied results and experiences with finasteride, with some considering adding minoxidil to their treatment.

A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

The conversation is about a user sharing an 18-month update on their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly microneedling. They noticed hair regrowth after 3 months and are using a combination spray of finasteride and minoxidil.