User "Chemical_Elephant_70" shares 2.5 months progress with finasteride. Some users doubt results, mentioning use of topicalminoxidil and questioning hair growth cycle.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with advice given that titrating up to daily use is optimal and results may be seen after one year. Additionally, the user mentioned adding topicalminoxidil 5% which has produced good results.
Exploring potential treatments for hair loss, with the focus being on comparing RU58841 and Pyrilutamide. Finasteride, Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, microneedling, topicalMinoxidil, Biotin, Zinc, Vitamin D and Nizoral are also discussed as part of a treatment stack.
A 27 year old person who has been using finasteride 4mg per week for 11 months and just started dermarolling once a week; other users have commented that the buzz cut look is preferable and suggested the use of topicalminoxidil 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% Minoxidil topical 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 user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topicalminoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.
A user had their first dutasteride mesotherapy session in Spain to recover hair on the temple area, with plans for monthly sessions and continued use of topicalMinoxidil. If no results are seen in 8 months, they will switch to oral Minoxidil and finasteride.
The conversation is about severe Vitamin D deficiency and its potential link to hair loss. The user is already using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, and topicalminoxidil for aggressive hair loss.
Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topicalminoxidil and finasteride.
Scalp massages may help with hair loss, but results require significant time and effort, and benefits stop when massages stop. Some users combine massages with topicalminoxidil and finasteride for better results.
The user is unsatisfied with their hair transplant and is considering another transplant, PRP, exosomes, or stem cells. They currently use topicalminoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin.
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 topicalminoxidil to address remaining thin spots.
People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.
The user experienced noticeable hair growth after 9 months using oral dutasteride, with full results expected in 20-24 months. They prefer oral treatments over topicalminoxidil due to convenience.
The user has been taking dutasteride twice a week for seven months, experiencing hair shedding and fragile strands. Suggestions include taking dutasteride daily and adding topicalminoxidil and tretinoin.
The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topicalminoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.
The user shared progress pictures after 10 months of hair loss treatment, initially using 1mg Finasteride and 5mg Minoxidil, then switching to 2.5mg Minoxidil, topicalMinoxidil, and RU58841. Recently, they added 0.5mg Dutasteride to their regimen.
Spironolactone is more potent and lowers testosterone and DHT, while dutasteride only impacts DHT. For female hair loss, checking hormones and considering treatments like oral minoxidil, spironolactone, or topicalminoxidil is recommended.
A user shared their experience with a Long Hair DHI Hair Transplant, receiving 2,750 grafts. They plan to continue using Dutasteride and TopicalMinoxidil post-surgery.
User reports regrowth at temples and improved hairline density after 6 months of using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily, topicalminoxidil twice daily, and vitamins. Considering adding copper peptide but concerned about overdoing it; experiencing increased shedding on the crown.
The conversation discusses affordable hair loss treatments, including oral dutasteride, oral and topicalminoxidil, oral finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and topical finasteride/minoxidil mixtures. Users share methods to obtain these drugs cheaply and legally.
The user experienced erectile dysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.
The user experienced noticeable hairline regrowth after starting finasteride for crown hair loss, despite scalp irritation from topicalminoxidil. They are impatient for crown results.
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 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topicalminoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.
The conversation discusses the use of a derma roller versus a derma stamp for microneedling to prevent hair loss. The user has been using topicalminoxidil for 2 months without results and seeks advice on needle length.
The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting finasteride, RU58841, and topicalminoxidil. They increased their finasteride dosage and added dutasteride, seeking advice on whether this reaction is normal and its duration.
A 28-year-old man shared his experience with a 2990 graft FUE hair transplant at HDC Clinic in Cyprus, praising the professionalism and care received. He has been using topicalMinoxidil, Biotin, Dermarolling, and recently started Finasteride and oral Minoxidil.
The user is using a combination of RU58841, Stemoxydine, RevivHair Serum, hair growth oil, topicalMinoxidil, Alfatradiol, oral Minoxidil, and Finasteride to treat hair loss. They report no side effects from oral Minoxidil and Finasteride after 7 months of use.
People often stop posting about hair loss after seeing success with treatments. The user used oral and topicalminoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling.