Topical Minoxidil and RU58841 can make hair look brittle and thin, possibly due to the propylene glycol in their solutions. Some users experience side effects like heart palpitations with RU58841, while others have no issues.
User "Shama2" shares progress with hair loss treatment using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day for 2.5 months. Others advise consistency, not stopping treatment, and adding microneedling for better results.
After 11 years on Finasteride, a user's hair is thinning again, suggesting hair may become more sensitive to DHT with age. They plan to introduce Dutasteride once a week, as they cannot tolerate Minoxidil.
A user is frustrated with slow and thinhair regrowth at the temples despite using Minoxidil for six months, along with dermastamping, oiling, vitamins, and exercise. They are seeking advice on why vellus hairs are not thickening.
A 40-year-old woman with naturally thin and fine hair is seeking advice on over-the-counter treatments for hair loss and is open to prescription options for her upcoming doctor's appointment. She has tried biotin, Nioxin, various haircuts, and colors, and has had blood tests for deficiencies.
A user buzzed their hair and noticed many thinhairs on their scalp, which they believe are new growth from using finasteride for 4 months and minoxidil for 2 months. They are hopeful for more improvement in the coming months.
The conversation discusses hair loss where only short, thinhairs are being shed after 16 weeks of using dutasteride, with no visible regrowth. One response suggests that shedding short hairs is a positive sign, indicating that the hair follicles are still active and responding to treatment.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year and is seeing thinhair regrowth with some 1cm hairs still growing. They are considering a hair transplant and are taking zinc to manage side effects.
Hair transplants for NW7 individuals are challenging due to limited donor hair, often resulting in thin coverage unless body or beard hair is used. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned to support hair density and growth.
The user shared progress pictures showing significant improvement in hair loss after using finasteride, RU58841, and undergoing a 3000 graft hair transplant. They plan to get another transplant due to remaining thin areas.
User achieved hair regrowth using 1 mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and occasional microneedling. They are happy with the progress despite still having thinhair on top.
User on Finasteride and Minoxidil saw minimal regrowth, tried micro needling with derma pen and noticed thinhair regrowth. Asks if micro needling hair gets thicker eventually.
A 21-year-old male is using finasteride, minoxidil, and had a hair transplant to address lifelong thin, diffuse hair loss. Progress pictures show changes over two months.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for 1.5 years, which has thickened existing hair but left some areas thin. They suspect the treatment may be causing dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis and are seeking advice.
The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss who has been using finasteride for a year and minoxidil once a day for five months, but still experiences shedding and thinhair. The user is considering switching to dutasteride next year and shares their progress with others using similar treatments.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using high doses of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, but still considers a hair transplant due to thinhair and limited temple improvement. They face challenges accessing medication and are exploring additional treatments like microneedling.
The user experienced hair regrowth and stopped hair loss using a natural DHT blocker and later finasteride, despite initial side effects. They plan to add topical minoxidil to address remaining thin spots.
User has been shedding hair despite using finasteride for a year, increasing the dose recently, and experiencing thin, short hairs. Other users suggest continuing treatment, seeing a dermatologist, and note that some hair loss is normal.
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride to combat hairthinning but noticed overall thinner hair without shedding. Another user suggested that hair can't thin without shedding and recommended adding finasteride pills for peace of mind.
A user experiencing diffuse thinning since age 18 describes their hair as unhealthy, dry, thin, and hard, with texture changes cycling between good and bad every few weeks. They are not on any medication, only taking vitamins and supplements.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over three years, switched to oral minoxidil, and recently started dutasteride and dermarolling but still experiences thinhair. They are seeking suggestions for improving their hair condition.
A user shared progress pictures 7.5 months after a hair transplant of 6350 grafts in Turkey, using 6% minoxidil and 0.05% finasteride. They are satisfied with the results but note some thin areas.
User has been on 1mg finasteride for 6 months, using minoxidil, derma rolling, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil, seeing new but thinhair growth. Another user advises patience, noting hair loss stabilization and some regrowth.
A user started taking 1mg Finasteride daily and noticed increased hair shedding, including healthy, thin, and small hairs, but also observed new hair growth. Other users advised not to stress about shedding as it is normal when starting Finasteride and may indicate the treatment is working.
The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.
A 31-year-old man shared his 2-year experience using finasteride and minoxidil after a hair transplant on the front and mid scalp, noting improvement but still having a thin crown. He recently started dermastamping, plans to use ketoconazole shampoo, and uses hair fibers for extra confidence at events.
The conversation is about a user's four-month hair regrowth journey using minoxidil, finasteride, and keto shampoo. The user reported significant progress, with visible thinhair appearing around the second month, which started thickening by the third month.
The user has been using finasteride for 6.5 years and oral minoxidil for 10 months, experiencing slight regrowth on the temples but still has a thin crown. They are considering trying RU58841 and a derma stamp/pen for further treatment.
Hair loss treatments discussed include leave-in conditioner, volumizing powder, styling products, and hairspray for thicker appearance without fibers. User shares routine and product suggestions for people with thinhair that lacks volume.