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.
The user stabilized hair loss with oral Finasteride and saw significant hair growth after adding oral Minoxidil. They also used collagen peptides and had no side effects.
This conversation is about a user who used finasteride and minoxidil over the course of three years to treat their hair loss, and they achieved great results. They experienced severe shedding when first beginning treatment but eventually saw very noticeable results after one year.
A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user, NickkSpirit, had a successful hair transplant with 1500 grafts. They recommend leading a healthy lifestyle and mention using finasteride and minoxidil as treatments for hair loss.
User sees modest hair gain after 1 year on finasteride and 3 months on minoxidil. Others offer support and share experiences with hair loss treatments.
User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.
A user improved their hair health by taking 50,000 IU of vitaminD3 weekly due to a deficiency. Others discussed the potential link between vitaminD and hair growth, with some sharing similar experiences and emphasizing the importance of monitoring vitaminD levels and consulting with doctors.
A user's results after two months of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil, alongside other treatments such as multivitamins, derma rolling, finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, Pyrithione zinc shampoo, hair vitamins, and rosemary oil. People in the conversation shared encouragement anddiscussed their own regimens for treating hair loss.
Minoxidil may cause facial aging or wrinkles, though opinions vary. Some users report side effects like dark circles and facial bloating, while others attribute changes to genetics or other factors.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
The conversation discusses Perez Hilton's hair loss despite having three hair transplants. Participants suggest that hair loss can continue after a transplant if maintenance treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are not used, and that transplanted hair can still be susceptible to loss.
User shared 12-month hair loss progress using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. They detailed their medication regimen anddosages.
A user shared progress pictures showing thicker hair after 8 months of using Fin/Min spray from HIMS. The conversation includes skepticism and humor from other users.
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 the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.
A successful hair transplant with 3100 grafts combined with topical finasteride, minoxidil, Viviscal, biotin, sulfate free shampoo and Nizoral. People in the conversation talk about how the results look perfect anddiscuss the number of grafts and cost involved.
Finasteride andDutasteride can be obtained cheaply through Amazon One Medical with an Rx Pass subscription for $20/year. Users discuss various options and costs for hair loss treatments, including Blink Health and Mark Cuban's pharmacy.
A person realized they were balding when their sister pointed it out and is now using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and plans to adddutasteride and RU58841. Others in the conversation emphasize the importance of honesty about hair loss and caution against an overly aggressive treatment regimen, especially before a hair transplant.
The conversation is about a person struggling with hair loss and feeling frustrated comparing themselves to friends with thick hair. They started taking 1 mg Finasteride a month ago to address the hair loss.
The user switched from topical to oral Minoxidil and Finasteride but saw no improvement after a year, with hair appearing thinner. They recently switched to Dutasteride, hoping for better results.
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This conversation is about a user who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 18 months to treat hair loss, with positive results. They have also made lifestyle changes such as the use of Hims shampoo and conditioner, gym workouts, and eating proteins on weekdays.
User has been using minoxidil 6%, finasteride 0.3%, tretinoin 0.025%, and microneedling twice a week for 2.5 months. They are considering switching to oral treatments.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on vitaminD and B12 deficiencies, and mentions using finasteride. It also suggests getting a biopsy to differentiate between MPB and other conditions.
A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.
A user's 15-month experience with oral finasteride, minoxidil, zinc andvitamin C, caffeine, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss, which has yielded impressive results. Suggestions were made to stack a topical DHT blocker with the finasteride or increase the microneedling regimen, and it was suggested to re-evaluate at the two year mark.
A user is treating hair loss with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, Derminator 2, VitaminD, Biotin, and Zinc. After 6 months, there's no significant visual improvement, but the user feels less insecure about Retrograde Alopecia.
A 25-year-old male is concerned about his blood test results, particularly the low percentage of free testosterone, and is questioning whether starting finasteride for hair loss might worsen this issue. He also notes a slight vitaminDdeficiency and lack of sleep before the test.
User reports using 1.25 mg oral finasteride each morning and 0.75 ml minoxidil topical spray twice a day, along with vitaminD pills. Another user comments on the positive results and asks when finasteride stabilized shedding.
VitaminDdeficiency is linked to hair loss, and supplementation with vitaminD can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosages of vitaminD, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.