Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin anddark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
A user shared their progress using 1.1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil since January 2024, noting significant improvement without side effects. They previously had an allergic reaction to topical treatments.
The user stopped taking oral finasteride due to depression and now uses a topical finasteride/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.
A 24-year-old male saw major hair regrowth progress in 3 months using Nizoral, minoxidil, finasteride, vitamins, anddermarolling. After 7 months, he switched to liquid minoxidil, oral finasteride, and stoppeddermarolling.
A 33-year-old male experienced sudden, rapid hair loss, possibly due to a reaction to mentholated shampoo and undiluted tea tree oil, with a history of seborrheic dermatitis. He is currently taking finasteride, vitaminD3, a multivitamin, and biotin, and is seeking further medical evaluation.
User experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil anddutasteride, along with microneedling, vitamins, and massages. Despite recent shedding, they hope it's a synchronized hair cycle and plan to continue the treatment.
A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.
A user reports significant hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, biotin, andvitamins. They apply minoxidil twice daily, dermaroll twice a week, and use Nizoral shampoo twice a week.
The user "Potvin_Sucks_" shared their positive experience with using finasteride pills for hair loss. They also mentioned making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and exercising regularly. Other users discussed the possibility of using topical finasteride and online hair loss prescription delivery services.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, with one user experiencing significant hair regrowth after 6 months using minoxidil at night, finasteride in the morning, microneedling every three days, a healthy lifestyle, vitamins, and a specific shampoo. Another user is inquiring about the timeframe for seeing results with minoxidil.
A teenage girl who has been diagnosed with ADA and is struggling with hair loss, which has caused her to lose confidence. She is looking for recommendations on treatments such as finasteride or Minoxidil, and lifestyle advice including vitamins and other supplements that might help with the issue.
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Non-effective approaches include oils, shampoos, serums, laser therapies, massages, vitamins, and microneedling.
User shared a 10-month update after a 4000-graft hair transplant, using finasteride, minoxidil, hair density shampoos, hair oils, andvitamins. Replies suggest patience as crown growth can take up to 18 months.
The conversation is about a user sharing their hair transplant results and seeking feedback. They are taking finasteride, minoxidil, oral minoxidil, vitamins, and using special shampoo to maintain their hair.
The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, andtopical finasteride.
The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expresseddifferent opinions on hair loss treatments.
User achieved hair regrowth in 4.5 months using Fin, Min, Nizoral, vitamins, dermarolling, and cold water washes. Cold water washes improved scalp health, but unsure if significant contributor to regrowth.
A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.
A 28-year-old male, losing hair since his teens, started taking 0.31 mg finasteride daily for two weeks with no side effects and regrets not starting earlier. He tried various treatments like minoxidil, scalp massages, andvitamins but found finasteride most effective.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Suggestions included reducing microneedling frequency, switching to oral minoxidil, adding tretinoin, and considering dutasteride.
Some people see significant hair regrowth using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others experience little to no improvement even with comprehensive treatment plans. Factors such as individual sensitivity to DHT may influence the effectiveness of these hair loss treatments.
A user successfully managed finasteride-induced gyno symptoms by making lifestyle changes, including fasting, avoiding soy, and increasing cardio. They resumed finasteride with a lower dose combined with minoxidil and P7 vitamins without recurrence of symptoms.
A user shared their 3-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermaroller, coconut oil, and rosemary oil for hair loss. They reported improvements in their hairline and crown.
User reports 3 months of microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and zinc for hair loss. Others comment on great progress and suggest checking back after 1 year.
A 22-year-old male is using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and Microneedling to treat hair loss and is wondering if he can regrow hair at his temples. Commenters suggest that he should continue the treatment as it takes time, with full results expected in 2-2.5 years.
Stopping minoxidil causes significant hair loss, as continued use is necessary for maintaining gains. Combining minoxidil with finasteride may help maintain hair, but both treatments are typically lifelong commitments.
The user has been using finasteride daily since 2020, dutasteride twice weekly since September, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, microneedling monthly, and ketoconazole semi-often. They are feeling lost about their hair loss progress after one year on this regimen.
The conversation is about someone's hair regrowth progress using Hims serum from February 25th to April 6th. Users commented on the noticeable improvement and potential for full hair recovery.
A user shared a 5-month progress picture showing hair regrowth from taking 1mg of finasteride daily. Another user reported significant hair regrowth and no side effects after 12 years on finasteride.