A 44-year-old male is using topical minoxidil twice daily and experimenting with topical and oral melatonin for hair regrowth. A user noticed increased density on the crown and mid scalp.
The user is using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and other ingredients, along with a red light laser cap and dermapen, to address hair thinning. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised to try dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 12 to 18 months before deciding.
The user is using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for hair loss and has noticed minor improvements after 27 days, including baby hairs along the hairline. They are also using a combination spray of topical finasteride and minoxidil.
The user is using multiple topical treatments including Minoxidil, RU58841, and Spironolactone, along with supplements, to address hair loss and is considering starting oral Minoxidil. They plan to begin oral finasteride soon after experiencing side effects from topical dutasteride.
The user has been using a daily topical spray of finasteride and minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling, to address hair loss since August 2023, and is considering switching to oral medication for convenience and cost reasons. Despite progress, they are exploring options like increasing microneedling frequency or potentially undergoing a hair transplant to address a stubborn spot.
The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for three months with visible hair thickening and no side effects. Another user mentioned experiencing watery semen and headaches with finasteride, and plans to add derma rolling and oils to their routine.
The conversation is about using a topical solution of latanoprost and minoxidil for hair loss, with concerns about side effects due to a history of gynecomastia. The user is considering this treatment instead of finasteride and is seeking experiences from others.
OP is using oral 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling twice a month at .75mm to regrow hair. They shared progress pictures over two months, noting they were bald for years before starting treatment.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.
The user is seeking a topical spray combining finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 or dutasteride due to side effects from oral treatments. They believe an all-in-one topical solution would be easier for long-term use.
A user is considering mixing 5% topical minoxidil with Alpecin Caffeine Liquid to enhance its effect, while also using oral finasteride. They seek feedback on potential efficacy loss and downsides of this mixture.
The user has been using topical Minoxidil and finasteride for 5 months without seeing regrowth, despite ideal blood test results. They are seeking advice on what to do next due to frustration with continued hair loss.
A user has been using Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil for 10 months but continues to shed over 200 hairs daily, with minimal improvement. They are seeking advice on whether increasing the finasteride dose might help.
A 28-year-old is considering using topical 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil spray to prevent further hairline recession. They are unsure if this treatment is too drastic for their current level of hair loss and seek advice on application methods.
A 20-year-old male currently using topical minoxidil 5% is considering starting finasteride 1mg due to elevated hormone levels. He seeks advice on whether to adjust anything before beginning finasteride.
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.
A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hair growth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facial hair growth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.
The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for almost 4 years and recently switched to oral minoxidil, hoping for thicker and fuller hair. They also added microneedling but are not consistent with it.
A user received a prescription for a topical solution with Minoxidil 7%, Finasteride 2%, and Tretinoin 0.01%, to be used twice daily for three months. They are concerned about the safety of these dosages compared to commonly recommended lower dosages.
The user experienced side effects from low-dose topical finasteride and is considering using clascoterone (CB-03-01) despite concerns about its risks and cost. They seek advice on its effectiveness and potential side effects compared to other treatments like alfatradiol and fluridil.
The conversation is about a user experiencing increased hair loss after altering their treatment routine of oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil. The dermatologist emphasized the importance of diet and vitamins, but the user is skeptical given their healthy lifestyle.
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.
The user is considering adding topical dutasteride and increasing their oral minoxidil dose to 5mg, and is currently using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, derma stamping, tretinoin, and nizoral as part of their hair loss treatment regimen.
The user tried oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss after topical treatments failed, but with limited success. They suggest considering a hair system (toupee) as a more cost-effective and less complicated alternative to extensive non-regulated treatments.
The user has been using topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily and Dutasteride 0.5mg nightly for hair regrowth, seeing improvement but recently lost the progress and is seeking reassurance on whether the hair will grow back and the time it might take.
The conversation is about someone using topical dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss, and they are seeking opinions on potential hair regrowth shown in a photo. Respondents agree that there is some progress.
A 24-year-old started using topical Minoxidil at 19 and recently added finasteride and dermapen to combat worsening hair recession. They seek information on finasteride's effects on hair loss and its impact on gym performance.
An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.