The user lost ground on oral finasteride and plans to switch to topicalfinasteride/minoxidil and microneedling. They are curious if topical treatments are more effective than oral ones.
The user is starting a hair loss treatment including topicalfinasteride/minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, exercise, and quitting caffeine. They are seeking advice on derma roller needle size, potential side effects, and additional recommendations.
A user has been using a topical hair loss treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for 4 years without satisfactory results and is considering switching to a different product due to concerns about effectiveness and company reliability. They are seeking others' experiences with Strut and alternative products before making a change.
Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.
Existing hair loss treatments like oral finasteride, topicalminoxidil, and hair transplants are still the main options, with some improvements in affordability and techniques. There is hope for enhancing these treatments, but new effective solutions are unlikely in the near future.
The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical dutasteride, with users debating their effectiveness and side effects. Despite the treatments, many believe androgenetic alopecia (AGA) ultimately prevails in the long term.
A user shared a 3.5-month hair loss treatment progress using topicalMinoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, noting improved confidence and satisfaction with the results. Other users congratulated and praised the progress shown in the pictures.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topicalminoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after increasing the dose of topicalMinoxidil and adding Finasteride. Replies indicate positive feedback and encouragement, noting visible improvement in the hairline.
The user is happy with their hair loss treatment after a year, using a topicalfinasteride/minoxidil gel, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp with no side effects, emphasizing consistency. Replies praise the results and encourage continued use.
The conversation is about someone's positive results after one month using RU58841 and minoxidil 5% once a day for hair loss. RU58841 is a topical solution that prevents DHT hormone from binding to hair follicles.
A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hair loss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.
A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topicalfinasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.
A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and drinking topicalminoxidil for almost four months to combat hair loss, seeing reduced shedding and some regrowth. Users advise against drinking minoxidil and suggest that using both finasteride and dutasteride together is overkill.
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride, topicalminoxidil, and oral minoxidil for hair loss but sees minimal improvement and is considering adding dutasteride. Users suggest additional treatments like dermarolling, PRP, and consulting a dermatologist, or considering a hair transplant.
A user stopped finasteride due to side effects and rapid hair loss, considering a hair system. Others suggested alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and topicalfinasteride.
The user stopped taking oral finasteride due to depression and now uses a topicalfinasteride/minoxidil mix with some scalp irritation. They plan to start derma stamping and have seen some improvement in their hair over three years, which others have noticed and encouraged them to continue their efforts.
Dutasteride, RU58841, and topicalminoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, with oral minoxidil showing mixed results. Some users report significant improvement with dutasteride and topicalminoxidil, while others find oral minoxidil less effective.
A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topicalminoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, and is currently trying oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and a finasteride/minoxidil topical. Another user commented on the significant improvement, and the original poster emphasized the importance of consistency despite shedding phases.
A user successfully regrew hair after nearly going bald by using oral finasteride, topicalminoxidil, plasma injections, and mesotherapy over 9 months. They plan to try derma rolling and have an alarm set for taking medication, noting increased sexual drive as a side effect.
The post discusses a product from Hims that combines finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin in one pill for hair loss. Users share mixed opinions, with one praising its effectiveness, while another warns against potential heart-related side effects of oral minoxidil, suggesting topical solutions instead.
The post discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically topicalfinasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling, and their plan to switch to oral versions and add Dutasteride. The conversation includes various responses, with some users sharing their own experiences and side effects, and others expressing desire for a more permanent hair loss solution.
A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topicalfinasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.
Exercise may be improving hair thickness and reducing thinning for a 50-year-old man using topicalfinasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling. The improvement could be due to exercise, the treatments, or a placebo effect.
Dr. Oscar Muñoz's hair loss treatment tier list suggests oral minoxidil and finasteride are highly effective, while topical treatments like RU58841 and microneedling are less effective. Users discuss the effectiveness of various treatments, with some favoring oral options for their practicality and higher response rates.
The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topicalminoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.
The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.
The user had a hair transplant in 2020 and later learned they needed to continue medication for hair loss. They shared a 5-month timelapse video of their hair regrowth using topicalfinasteride/minoxidil, microneedling every 3 weeks, and ketoconazole.
A user shared progress pictures one year after a hair transplant with 2,000 grafts on the crown area. They use topicalminoxidil and finasteride daily, along with biotin supplements.