A journey to treat hair loss with Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as dermarolling and low level laser cap treatments. They have been documenting the progress over 7 months since the start of their journey.
A 31-year-old male has been using 1 mg oral finasteride and topical Kirkland minoxidil foam for three months, along with occasional dermastamping and Nizoral shampoo. He plans to be more consistent with dermastamping.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and vitamin D over three months, with visible results. One person asks about the daily dosage of vitamin D and biotin.
The user started using minoxidil in March 2024, added dermastamping, and later switched to a minoxidil/finasteride spray, also using Nizoral. They report fuller hair and positive comments from friends and family.
The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.
A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-pattern baldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using a dermaroller and a mix of rosemary oil with jojoba oil three times a week for less than six months. Another user asked for clarification on the frequency of dermarolling and oil use.
User is experiencing a very dry scalp with thick white flakes from using liquid minoxidil twice daily for a year. They use Nizoral every 10 days and are seeking advice for a healthier scalp, with a suggestion to use finasteride instead.
The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.
Progress achieved with finasteride, oral minoxidil and derma rolling in the span of three months. The replies discussed potential regrowth from using these treatments as well as advised seeking professional medical help for further hair loss advice.
The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily and 0.5 mg Dutasteride three times a week, along with betamethasone for scalp inflammation. They experienced minor side effects and are considering microneedling.
A young man in his mid-20s started using finasteride and biotin for hair thinning and has seen less hair loss after three months. Others shared their positive experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, discussed potential side effects, and encouraged early treatment for hair loss.
The user is experiencing significant hair growth improvement after 5 months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects except less body hair. The routine includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly microneedling, and starting ketoconazole shampoo.
The conversation is about the timeline for Kintor's phase 3 trials for GT20029 and the potential release of the product in three years. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user has been using Essengen 6+ (a mix of low-dose topical finasteride and minoxidil) for three months, seeing positive results, especially on the crown area. They also use Nizoral for dandruff and dermaroll weekly.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using oral and topical minoxidil and finasteride for over three months. They reported minimal side effects, such as facial hair growth and minor bloating, and are optimistic about continued progress.
The user reported positive progress in hair growth after taking 5 mg of oral minoxidil daily and 2.5 mg of dutasteride three times a week, with noticeable changes in hair fullness and body hair growth. They experienced initial side effects at a higher dosage but reported no side effects at the current dosage and plan to continue updating their progress.
A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.
A 23-year-old shared positive hair regrowth results after using 1mg of oral Finasteride daily for three months, with no side effects reported. The user hopes to continue without adding Minoxidil, as Finasteride alone has been effective.
The user experienced hair improvement after one year using 0.5 mg oral dutasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo three times a week. They noticed progress after initial shedding and attribute changes to medication adjustments.
The user experienced hair loss after a hair transplant and stopped using finasteride and minoxidil temporarily, as advised by their medical team. They resumed the treatments and are hopeful for regrowth, attributing the current hair loss to shock loss and shedding.
The conversation is about someone observing potential hair regrowth after using finasteride/dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for almost three months. Multiple replies agree that the individual is experiencing hair regrowth.
A thirty year old's progress with hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil and dermarolling in addition to taking multivitamins with biotin. The user has seen improvement after three months of using this regimen.
A 24 year old man suffering from male pattern baldness who has been using minoxidil foam and Redensyl (no longer using) for four months, resulting in general thickening of the hair with some regrowth. The user is also awaiting to get a Finasteride prescription and hormone panel done.
A user shared their positive experience with Laq herbal shampoo and Sevich Batana oil for hair loss due to PCOS and an unbalanced diet. They noticed significant improvement after three weeks of using these products.
The conversation discusses a study comparing pumpkin seed oil and 5% minoxidil topical foam for female pattern hair loss. The user is curious about the application regimen of pumpkin seed oil used in the study.