The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users inquire about side effects, brands, and suggest using topicalminoxidil.
The user tried minoxidil 5% for 3 years with little improvement, then switched to a 15% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride solution once daily and started using pyrilutamide, resulting in significant hair regrowth over time. They are considering a hair transplant but are continuing with topical treatments to maximize hair growth first.
The user reports using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, ketoconazole, and monthly dermarolling for hair loss over six months, and is asking if there's hair regrowth or stabilization. Another person suggests increasing dermarolling frequency, possibly using more dutasteride, topicalminoxidil, or a retinoid cream to improve minoxidil absorption.
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.
The post discusses the user's successful hair regrowth after 15 months of using finasteride and ketoconazole. The user is considering starting oral minoxidil, but others suggest sticking with the current treatment or trying topicalminoxidil instead.
The user "LandB4TimeIn3D" shared their hair loss progress using finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They experienced shedding for the first few years but saw significant regrowth after about 2-3 years. They also mentioned using topical liquid minoxidil twice a day.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "CheckHopeful" has seen significant improvement in their hair loss after using finasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years. Some users discuss side effects and suggest adjusting the dosage or trying topical finasteride or RU58841.
The user has been taking dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg orally for 3 years to treat hair loss, which has stabilized their condition. They are considering adding topical RU58841 to their regimen but are uncertain of its effectiveness and contemplating a hair transplant instead.
User experienced regrowth and thicker hair after using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Keto shampoo for about a year. They also mentioned using 5% topicalMinoxidil, 1mg oral Finasteride, and vitamin D.
User shared 1-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with positive results. Another user discussed their own experience, considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil.
Hair loss progress with fin and min treatments since 27th Jan 2023. User experienced positive results using 1mg fin daily, 1ml topicalmin daily, and 0.75mm dermaroller weekly.
This user has been taking finasteride for several years and recently added topicalminoxidil to their regimen, specifically targeting the area of hair loss. They are wondering if this was a wise course of action.
This conversation discusses the effectiveness of microneedling for hair loss, particularly when used in combination with oral minoxidil and finasteride. It is suggested that microneedling alone can be more effective than topicalminoxidil alone, but it won't have a synergistic effect with oral finasteride. Advice was also given regarding researching treatments further before taking action.
A user who, after experiencing hair loss 4 years ago, used topicalminoxidil for some good results. Two years later, finasteride was added with limited success. After consulting a dermatologist, dutasteride and oral minoxidil were introduced to the treatment plan; after two months of use, there have been notable improvements in both density and quality of hair as well as less shedding.
This conversation is about a user's experience with treating hair loss using minoxidil daily, finasteride 1.25 mg every other day and micro needling once a week, as well as their experiences with the side effects of finasteride. Replies to their post shared similar experiences and advice on switching from topicalminoxidil to oral.
The user is discouraged after nearly a year of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride without seeing desired hair regrowth. Suggestions include increasing dutasteride dosage, trying hair transplants, and considering other treatments like derma stamping or topical solutions.
The conversation discusses using dutasteride, both topical and oral, for hair loss in trans men, considering potential side effects like depression and libido issues. The user is exploring options including topical solutions with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone, and plans to start microneedling.
A user shared a two-year update on their hair loss treatment using dutasteride (0.5mg/day), minoxidil (Kirkland topical foam 2x/day), a 1.5mm derma roller every other week, and a daily multivitamin with biotin. They reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects, emphasizing the importance of consistency and a healthy lifestyle.
A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topicalminoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.
A user shared their 4-year hair loss journey, highlighting that switching from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling, significantly improved their hair growth. Another user mentioned using dutasteride, and the original poster emphasized the importance of dermarolling.
A user shared progress pictures after 10 months on finasteride and 7 months using minoxidil, noting some hair shedding. Their routine includes oral finasteride, topicalminoxidil, red light therapy, rosemary mint shampoo, and dermarolling.
The user is using a hair recovery treatment with 0.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg biotin, 5% topicalminoxidil, and dermarolling twice a week. They are considering using a 1.5 mm dermaroller and red light therapy.
The user reports hair thickening after 2 months on 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, having previously used topicalminoxidil with no improvement. Other users suggest taking consistent progress photos and share their own experiences with similar treatments.
A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years has experienced worsening hair loss and an itchy scalp. Suggestions include increasing medication doses, trying other treatments like RU58841, getting a scalp biopsy, and addressing potential inflammation through diet and topical treatments.
The conversation discusses how the absorption rate of topical finasteride varies and is not equivalent to its oral form, with only a small percentage reaching the scalp. It also mentions that minoxidil in high concentrations is used topically because only a small amount is absorbed.
The user switched to dutasteride in October 2023 and began taking oral minoxidil in June 2023, after using topicalminoxidil for two years and microneedling for a year. They stopped using RU58841 due to side effects and are considering adding topical finasteride.
A user shared a 1.5-year hair loss treatment progress using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil, planning to switch to oral Minoxidil and considering adding RU58841. They saw gradual improvement, suspecting Finasteride as the main contributor since they might not respond to topicalMinoxidil.
Bishiop shares 9-month hairline progress using Finasteride for 276 days and Minoxidil for 75 days. Regimen includes daily Finasteride, topicalMinoxidil, dermarolling, and specific shampoos/conditioners; experienced temporary side effects.
A user's results after two months of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil, alongside other treatments such as multivitamins, derma rolling, finasteride, topicalminoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, Pyrithione zinc shampoo, hair vitamins, and rosemary oil. People in the conversation shared encouragement and discussed their own regimens for treating hair loss.
The user reported maintaining hair with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral, vitamins, and lifestyle changes over 18 months, and switched to topical finasteride due to side effects from the oral form. They also improved their microneedling technique.