The user shared a 9+ month hair loss treatment progress with 1mg finasteride in the morning, 2.5mg oral minoxidil at night, and vitamin A spray at night, noting the importance of seeing a dermatologist early as their cousin started treatment too late for it to be effective.
The user is exploring topical Saw Palmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects.
Adding Nizoral Shampoo (ketoconazole 2%) improved hair quality and reduced scalp irritation. Alternatives like zinc pyrithione shampoo and Piroctone Olamine were also discussed.
A user shared their hair loss journey, detailing their use of Kirkland Minoxidil 5%, finasteride, dutasteride, and weekly dermarolling. They experienced initial success with minoxidil but faced setbacks with oral minoxidil and are now back on topical treatments.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.
The conversation is about using tretinoin with a topical finasteride/minoxidil spray for hair loss. The user seeks information on combining tretinoin with their current treatment.
The user has been using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, along with microneedling, vitamins, and nizoral shampoo. They recently increased the topical treatments to twice daily for faster results, experiencing only initial shedding.
A 21-year-old started using topical minoxidil, finasteride (0.7 mg), and microneedling for hair loss treatment after beginning to bald at 18. They are eager to see the results after two months of treatment.
The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen that includes double the recommended dose of Minoxidil foam once nightly, a mix of RU58841 and stemoxydine after the Minoxidil dries, ketoconazole every other day, and weekly microneedling with alternating depths. They are also considering starting finasteride soon.
A user shared progress pictures after 7 months of 5% topical Minoxidil and 3 months of 1000mg daily Pumpkin Seed oil. Replies suggest adding finasteride for better results.
Comparing the effectiveness and side effects of topical finasteride versus oral finasteride, with people sharing their experiences using both treatments to manage hair loss.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "Shakalakaplaka" shares their comprehensive hair loss regimen, which includes various treatments targeting different pathways such as DHT, inflammation, fibrosis, immune system, testosterone, gut problems, and scalp health. The effectiveness of the regimen is not confirmed, and some users express skepticism or request before and after pictures for credibility.
Treating hair loss with a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, as well as keto shampoo twice weekly; other treatments such as microneedling and oral finasteride were discussed but the user is hesitant due to potential scarring. Additionally, another user suggested switching to oral minoxidil for further gains.
The effectiveness of topical Minoxidil 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.
User asks about two topical dutasteride solutions and wonders if 1% concentration is overkill compared to 0.1%. They also consider trying standard topical dutasteride before using Minoxidil.
The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is more effective than finasteride and even minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.
Topical Dutasteride may halt hair loss and effectively treat androgenic alopecia. Combining low-dose oral Dutasteride with topical application could maximize regrowth and minimize side effects.
User shares 1-year progress using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with positive results. Some users discuss trying topical dutasteride and varying dosages, while others share their experiences and ask about specific products.
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its safety around family members, especially pregnant women and infants. One user plans to try topical finasteride due to side effects from the pill.
A user shared their two-year progress using only topical finasteride for hair loss, recently adding keto shampoo, and plans for a hair transplant. They experienced regrowth and halted hair loss without using minoxidil due to side effects.
User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.
A user sharing their 13-month hair regrowth results using topical finasteride and minoxidil. They noticed improvement around 4 months in, and despite initial confusion due to photo order, most users acknowledged the positive change.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user plans to use topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma stamp for hair loss treatment. They also plan to start using finasteride in the next 2 months. Other users suggest using finasteride and a hair transplant for better results. The user appreciates the feedback and will continue posting progress.
The user "_Mad_Jack_" shared their progress pictures of using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months. They experienced good hair retention and increased overall hair count, but no regrowth of the hairline. They are considering switching to oral finasteride and microneedling for better results. Testicular pain was a side effect experienced during the treatment. Another user mentioned getting a hair transplant to cover their crown.
A 7-month update of hair regrowth achieved by using daily topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with weekly microneedling. It is also noted that the results are different for females.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
The user shared progress pictures and discussed using oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, recently starting finasteride, multivitamins, vitamin D3, vitamin K, tretinoin, and ketoconazole for hair loss. The conversation focuses on the effectiveness of these treatments.