A user inquired about safely ingesting topical5% Minoxidil due to the unavailability of oral Minoxidil in their country. They seek advice on diluting it to match the equivalent of 1mg oral Finasteride.
A 39-year-old has been using topical5% minoxidil for 11 years, added microneedling, and recently started using a topical combination of minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride, noticing some hair regrowth after three months. They experienced minor side effects when switching finasteride concentrations and plan to continue the treatment, possibly adding oral finasteride or dutasteride if significant progress is seen after a year.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months of using topical5% minoxidil and 2 months of oral finasteride, along with supplements like biotin, iron, zinc, and vitamin D. They are pleased with the results and emphasize the importance of taking progress pictures.
The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 5% minoxidil, later switching to 10% minoxidil, finasteride, and oral minoxidil. The combination of topical and oral treatments showed impressive progress with minimal side effects.
The user achieved significant hair regrowth using topical5% minoxidil and oral 1mg finasteride daily, especially around the temples. They experienced minimal side effects, with initial difficulty maintaining erections that resolved after a few weeks.
OP has been using minoxidil (topical5%) and finasteride (oral 1.25mg daily) for 2 months and is unsure if there's hair regrowth or if it's just a haircut illusion. Mixed responses from others, some see progress, others attribute changes to the haircut.
A user shared progress pictures after 8 months of using topical5% minoxidil and 0.01% finasteride, showing significant hair regrowth. Replies suggest the user might not need a hair transplant and recommend considering oral finasteride.
A user is 6.5 months into using topical5% minoxidil and 0.25% finasteride daily, with added Nizoral 2% and microneedling. They report hair thickening and regrowth on the hairline but seek advice on crown improvement, noting results can take up to a year.
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using topicalminoxidil5% and finasteride 1mg daily, initially combining oral minoxidil 2.5mg for two months before stopping due to potential side effects. They plan to continue with topicalminoxidil and restart finasteride to maintain progress, reporting no side effects so far.
A topical solution called "Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density" by The Ordinary Company, which contains several ingredients that are used in alternatives to Minoxidil and was found to have better results than 5% Minoxidil in a study. People who have tried it shared their experiences with the serum as well.
The user has been using finasteride for hair loss for 2-3 years, and added 5% topicalminoxidil and daily 1.5mm dermarolling to their routine 50 days ago, which resulted in significant hair growth. The user recommends dermarolling along with minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
A 43-year-old user's progress pictures showing their results from taking Finasteride and Dutasteride for 13 months, along with 5% Minoxidiltopical treatment for hair loss over the course of two years. Other users shared experiences and advice about using these treatments to reverse hair loss.
A 21-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil once daily, ketoconazole, and biotin supplements for over two months and is seeing new hair growth on his forehead, but is unsure if the growth will continue or shed.
, I’m on fin as well.
This conversation discussed the user's successful results from 5 weeks of taking an oral minoxidil medication and their experience with hair shedding while using it in combination with finasteride.
Creating a topical solution combining finasteride and stemoxydine to treat hair loss, and the discussion of whether 15mg of finasteride would be sufficient for 60ml solvent.
A 40-year-old male with Norwood IV hair loss is considering adding 1.25mg oral Minoxidil in the morning to his current evening spray containing 7% Minoxidil, Finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin. He questions if this combination would be excessive or unnecessary.
This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months and has seen great results, with some side effects. Others have shared their progress and advice on how to further maximize the effectiveness of the treatments.
The effectiveness of topicalMinoxidil for frontal baldness and the differences between brands. Suggestions are made to use Finasteride and RU58841 in combination with Minoxidil to help treat hair loss.
Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer side effects, and other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
Microneedling with 0.6 mm needles combined with 5% minoxidil is more effective for hair count and thickness than minoxidil alone or with 1.2 mm needles. Biweekly microneedling at 0.6 mm depth is recommended for better results in treating androgenetic alopecia.
The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topicalminoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topicalminoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.
The post is about a user's progress with using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. One user suggests that dermarolling may also be contributing to the positive results.
User sees possible hair regrowth using minoxidil and 0.5 dermaroller weekly for 2.5 months. Others suggest checking progress in 6 months and considering finasteride, but user experienced side effects from it.
If you didn't tell them.
This conversation is about a user's progress with hair loss treatments using Minoxidil and Finasteride since November of the previous year, which have been successful so far. The other users were making jokes about ED referring to Erectile Dysfunction.
Using minoxidil5% once a day for hair loss, with suggestions to add finasteride for better results. It also discusses the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride and the importance of consistent application.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral Minoxidil5mg and Finasteride 1mg, with users sharing their experiences and progress. The original poster reports no side effects and noticeable progress after four months of treatment.
A user is starting topical finasteride and minoxidil 3 times a week for hair loss and is experiencing high anxiety about the treatment's effectiveness and potential side effects. They are also taking vitamin D3 daily and are concerned about the application method and possible shedding.
A user shared their experience with Minoxidil5%, reporting hair regrowth during use but significant hair loss after stopping. They resumed treatment and regained hair, noting that discontinuation leads to rapid hair loss and that scalp dryness was managed with oil.
A user's hair regrowth journey involved a hair transplant and using RU58841, finasteride, and minoxidil, with side effects managed by other medications.