A user, aged 32, is treating hair loss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, VitaminD3, and magnesium. They shave their head, condition daily, and wash their hair every three weeks.
The conversation discusses a person's hair loss treatment over 1.1 years with finasteride, 1.5 years with minoxidil, and 2 months of microneedling, noting less shedding since starting vitaminD3 a month ago. Commenters are impressed with the results.
Biotin supplements are considered ineffective for hair loss and are not supported by evidence. People in the conversation have mixed experiences, with some noting benefits for nails and skin but not hair, while others continue to use biotin as part of their vitamin regimen.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen andvitaminD3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.
This user has been using a combination of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, oils, biotin, vitamins D and K, andderma-rolling for 3 months to help reduce hair loss. They have experienced some progress but are still looking for more recommendations from others.
A user in their mid-30s experienced unexpected hairline regrowth after starting a new supplement stack, despite being on a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for over four years. The new supplements include Tongkat Ali, Fadogia Agrestis, Panax Red Ginseng, Vitamin B1, VitaminD3, Zinc Picolinate, Magnesium Glycinate, Maca, and L-Citrulline.
A user shared that taking multivitamins, specifically Myprotein "Alpha Man," improved their sexual energy while on finasteride. They believe the benefits come from Zinc andVitamin B6/12.
A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting a specialist, considering RU58841, and checking for other conditions andvitamindeficiencies.
A user discusses their struggle with aggressive hair loss starting at a young age and their use of various treatments, including topical finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, without significant success. Other users share their experiences and suggest trying oral finasteride or dutasteride, topical spironolactone, and maintaining a vitamin regimen, while noting potential side effects like gynecomastia.
The user saw no hair regrowth after six months using minoxidil, daily dermarolling, andvitaminD3. Many suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results.
OP is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite two years on finasteride, with some initial improvement but no long-term success. Users suggest seasonal shedding, checking for vitamindeficiencies, considering minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride.
User shared progress after one year using Minoxidil 5% topical and 1 mg Finasteride pills daily, along with vitaminD3 supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and are now growing their hair out again.
A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitaminD3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.
A 27-year-old man saw significant hair regrowth after starting a regimen in January that included topical minoxidil with finasteride, vitamins D and B12, fish oil, zinc with magnesium, quitting smoking, and intermittent fasting. People commented on the effectiveness of minoxidil in Southern populations and asked about the details and timeline of his treatment.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, pyrithione zinc, and oral minoxidil to treat hair loss and has seen an increase in fine hairs on the hairline but overall thinning on the top. They are considering adding zinc andVitamin K to their regimen and are already taking hair multivitamins with collagen.
A user's 6-month journey to treat their hair loss using 1mg finasteride twice daily, topical minoxidil, vitaminD3, keto diet, and microneedling. They experienced shedding at the end of month 3 but have seen progress in recent months despite this.
A 26-year-old with extreme male pattern baldness saw hair regrowth after 6 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral, a vitamin complex, biotin, and a shampoo with baicapil. Continuation of treatment is necessary to maintain results; stopping may lead to hair loss, making a hair transplant a potential future option.
A user who experienced significant hair regrowth over the course of one year by following a regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling, biotin vitamins, vitaminD3 and collagen peptides. The post includes before/after photos anddetails on the brands used.
A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, anddiscussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
A user shared their successful hair loss and gray hair reversal routine, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, VitaminD3, andVitamin E. They also use a red light cap, oral Minoxidil, and are developing new treatments.
A 20-year-old who started balding in 2020 and has been using a treatment routine for 4 months that includes daily Minoxidil (1.5ml), Finasteride three times a week, and a derma roller twice a week, along with a 2-month course of vitamin supplements. The treatment has significantly improved their hair loss, boosting their confidence.
A user is experiencing anxiety and insecurity about hair loss despite using finasteride for 19 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months. They are seeking advice on whether stress, scalp testosterone, or switching treatments could help, and are considering a buzzcut.
The user has been using topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for hair loss without success, and is advised to reduce microneedling frequency and consider oral finasteride or dutasteride. It is noted that finasteride may not work for everyone, and some users suggest checking hormone levels anddeficiencies.
User shared 3-month progress using Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1%, switching brands after the first month. Replies suggest the progress is good, with concerns about patches and shedding.
A person noticed hair thinning, changed their diet, and added collagen andvitamins to see if it would improve hair growth before starting finasteride and considering a hair transplant. Commenters suggest the appearance of hair regrowth may be due to the way the hair is combed rather than actual growth.
A person has been using finasteride, minoxidil, OM, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss for various durations but is still experiencing constant shedding and thinning. Suggestions from others include checking for potential nutritional deficiencies.
A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.
The conversation discusses a hair loss flowchart for beginners, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, andvitamins.