The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.
A user's 11-month progress with hair loss treatment using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5%. The user is happy with the significant hairline regrowth and increased density, and is considering dermarolling for further improvement.
The user has been taking oral Minoxidil (1.25mg/day) for two weeks to treat hair loss, has experienced no side effects, and plans to increase the dose to 2.5mg/day after another two weeks. They are also monitoring their blood pressure and have not noticed any negative interactions with their pre-workout supplements.
The user experienced an elevated heart rate from using topical Minoxidil and discontinued its use. They found that adding a daily protein shake helped with telogen effluvium.
A user's experience with early balding and their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitamin D, and biotin to treat it. Another user asked if the minoxidil had helped with regrowth before they started using it.
Kevin, a YouTuber known for his channel "haircafe," helped many with hair loss through treatments like finasteride. He recently took down his channel and checked into a psych ward due to mental health issues and backlash over old posts.
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, butthey noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.
A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.
The user compares using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss to growing a Chia pet. They mention keeping their hair loss treatments private.
Minoxidil, often combined with microneedling, has helped some users improve hair growth atthe temples and hairline. Finasteride is also mentioned as a treatment, with mixed results on its effectiveness.
A 23-year-old man started using Minoxidil for hair thinning and experienced improvement, which helped him gain the confidence to ask a girl out, resulting in a date. Other users congratulated him and discussed the importance of hair appearance in dating, with some suggesting other treatments like finasteride or hair transplants.
The conversation provides tips to reduce facial skin side effects from Minoxidil, such as changing pillowcases, sleeping on the back, careful application, hydration, and taking breaks. One reply suggests that alcohol in Minoxidil formulations, not Minoxidil itself, may cause skin aging.
A user shared their 4-year hair loss journey, highlighting that switching from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling, significantly improved their hair growth. Another user mentioned using dutasteride, and the original poster emphasized the importance of dermarolling.
The user has been dealing with an oily scalp, seborrheic dermatitis, and hair loss for 18 months, using finasteride without improvement. Another user suggested dutasteride for reducing scalp oiliness.
Finasteride stopped working for a user after 3 years, and they are considering switching to dutasteride. Other users suggesttrying dutasteride, with some sharing positive experiences and additional treatments like minoxidil and RU58841.
A user shared their 8-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride with no side effects and plans to start minoxidil. Another user commented thatthe results look great and suggested reconsidering starting minoxidil.
A 21-year-old used minoxidil, finasteride, avocado oil, peppermint oil, and a derma stamp to treat hair loss and saw significant improvement in 9 weeks. He also used a DHT blocking shampoo and got a haircutto enhance the appearance of hair growth.
The post is about a user's progress with hair loss and the effectiveness of finasteride as a treatment. The conclusion is thatthe user did not see any progress with their hair loss after being on finasteride for a year.
User shared 5-month progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, improving from Norwood 3 to Norwood 1. User also mentioned weight loss after a breakup and starting gym alongside hair loss treatment.
User regrew lost hair using microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral, fish oil, and collagen peptide. Progress was slow but constant, and patience was important.
A 21 year-old feeling depressed about hair loss and how to cope with it, discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair pieces, and scalp micropigmentation. There is also discussion of accepting oneself and redefining self-worth in order to not base one's entire identity on their hair.
TurboMoe has been using 1mg finasteride and 2mL minoxidil daily for 6 months to reverse his frontal hair loss, with good results. He previously used finasteride in his 20's but stopped before having children due to low sperm count; he stayed off it until his last child was born.
The user claims NoFap (abstaining from pornography, masturbation, and orgasm) helped stop their hair loss. Others argue that hair loss is primarily due to genetics and DHT, which can be managed with finasteride.
A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.
The conversation is about switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Users shared mixed experiences with side effects and effectiveness, with some preferring to stick with finasteride if it's working.
Inflammation on the scalp can hinder hair regrowth and the effectiveness of treatments. The user is using ketoconazole shampoo, Selsun Blue, finasteride, and oral minoxidil.
The conversation is about a user feeling hopeless due to hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and OM for over a year. Responses suggesttherapy, self-improvement, and changing perspectives on appearance.
The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.