User experienced hair regrowth using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and dermarolling. Others praised progress and discussed feeling stronger at 40 than in their 20s.
User shares 1-year progress using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil daily. Others praise results, discuss when improvements appeared, and mention shedding phase.
A user's progress with a hairloss treatment regimen consisting of minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling once a week over four months; other users have offered encouragement and advice.
FluffyyKoala shared their 6-month hair regrowth journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, with positive results and minimal side effects. Others in the conversation shared their experiences, asked questions, and congratulated FluffyyKoala on their progress.
A user is using 1ml/day of Dualgen-15 (15% Minoxidil, caffeine, retinol, azaleic acid, Adenosine, biotin, niacin) on their temples and asks if Minoxidil alone can completely regrow their temples.
The user used finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for hairloss prevention. After one year, there was no noticeable hair regrowth, but no further hairloss occurred.
The user is considering using RU58841 and pyrilutamide for hairloss, debating between powder and topical forms, and is currently using a combination of dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and supplements. They report no significant side effects from finasteride and dutasteride, and are seeing some hair growth, but not on the scalp.
The user experienced hair regrowth using Koshine KX-826 after two months, noticing new baby hairs and reduced shedding, while continuing to use Hims spray. They reported no side effects from Koshine and plan to keep monitoring progress.
The user experienced hair regrowth using topical finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 10%, and microneedling over a year, recovering about 5 years of hairline and 3 years of density. The treatment was applied to the temples and frontal area, with some recovery in the coronal area attributed to microneedling.
Switching from oral minoxidil back to topical due to heart issues and palpitations. Users discuss experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, with mixed results and concerns about side effects.
A user shares their struggle with hairloss despite trying treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, and expresses frustration over ineffective medical advice and a failed hair transplant. Others in the conversation suggest alternative treatments, acceptance of baldness, and focusing on other life aspects.
Stopping saw palmetto and rosemary oil led to significant hairloss for a long-term finasteride user. Resuming saw palmetto caused side effects, and there is debate about its effectiveness and the potential impact of oxycodone on hairloss.
The user started using finasteride (0.5mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg daily) at 18, leading to healthier, thicker hair and reduced anxiety about hairloss. They experienced no negative side effects and plan to continue the treatment.
The user experienced hair regrowth after 7 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with shedding stopping recently. They reported no side effects and use a minimal oral dose of minoxidil.
A 33-year-old male is documenting his hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, red light therapy, copper peptides, and micro-needling, with noticeable improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He plans to add a topical finasteride/minoxidil spray and aims for a shadow on his scalp rather than a full head of hair.
Use tretinoin three times a week, dermaroll once a week, and apply minoxidil daily, but avoid using all three on the same day. Tretinoin is preferred over hydrocortisone and should not be used immediately after dermarolling.
The conversation discusses the challenges and experiences of using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hairloss, focusing on the shedding phase and its impact on hair appearance. Users share their personal experiences, side effects, and hopes for improvement, with some considering or having undergone hair transplants.
The user completed a Clascoterone study with no observable changes in hairloss and plans to try microneedling and Minoxidil next. They will microneedle weekly and apply Minoxidil twice daily, except on the night of microneedling, and compare results after six months.
The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hairloss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hairloss and treatment response.
Nutrafol is criticized for misleading advertising, as it doesn't effectively regrow hair. Effective treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride.
The user is unsatisfied with their hair transplant and is considering another transplant, PRP, exosomes, or stem cells. They currently use topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride every other day without side effects, starting to see results after 3-4 months. They chose not to use minoxidil due to its side effects and because finasteride effectively stopped hairloss.
The post and conversation are about a user experiencing hair regrowth after using Minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical finasteride 0.05% once daily, weekly microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. Other users noted visible progress and shared their own treatment experiences.
The user achieved impressive hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, and is now adding dutasteride due to recent diffuse thinning. They experienced initial side effects with finasteride but no longer have issues.
A 24-year-old shared his hairloss journey, using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 6 months with positive results and no side effects. He recommends growing hair out and getting a good haircut to improve appearance and confidence.
8 months post hair transplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.
A 21-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride, 2ml minoxidil, and supplements for almost 3 months but is still experiencing hairloss. Responses advise patience and consistency, noting that initial shedding is common.
A 26-year-old male with a family history of early baldness documents his hairloss journey, using finasteride, dutasteride, and Nizoral, along with lifestyle changes like weightlifting and a vertical diet. Despite some stabilization, he continues to experience thinning and remains determined to fight hairloss.