The user is concerned about hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.
The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride anddutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, anddermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommendeddue to safety concerns.
A 16-year-old using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 3.5 months to treat hair loss. They're seeing progress, despite continued shedding, and plan to start using dutasteride at 18.
A 20-year-old male's significant hair growth after two months of using 0.25mg Finasteride. The discussion includes varying opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of the treatment, with some users planning to try or adjust their Finasteride dosage.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, Lead_Tasso, is expressing gratitude for the community's help in restoring their confidence in treating hair loss. They have been using finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min) and have also been taking hair and nail vitamins.
A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.
A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.
A person treated their diffuse alopecia with oral minoxidil (10mg daily), oral finasteride (reduced to 0.25mg daily due to side effects), castor oil, vitamins, and ashwagandha, and plans a hair transplant in Turkey. They stopped using topical minoxidil, have seen improved hair density, but are still experiencing hair loss.
The user "Bishiop" shared a comparison of their hair progress over 9 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users commented on the results and shared their experiences with hair loss treatments.
A user is using RU58841 and pyrilutamide for hair loss and is seeing their hairline return, but the process is slow. They also mention using finasteride anddutasteride, with finasteride causing reduced libido but no noticeable side effects from RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
The post and conversation are about a user's successful regrowth of hair using topical minoxidil and rosemary shampoo. Other users discuss the potential limitations of minoxidil and recommend using finasteride to maintain hair growth.
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics andDHT sensitivity.
User reports 3 months of Minoxidil, 2 months of Finasteride, and microneedling for hair loss treatment. Others compliment progress and suggest haircut for improved appearance.
User experienced hair density decrease after 1 year of finasteride. Others shared similar experiences, suggesting it could be a temporary shed anddiscussed various treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, and ketoconazole.
User reports 2 months progress using daily oral fin 1mg, twice daily topical min 5%, and intermittent dermapen. Others share their experiences, suggesting patience and additional treatments like alternating shampoos, using conditioner, tretinoin, andvitamins.
User shared hair growth progress since January using treatments like minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin oil, andderma roller. Others suggested solutions for minoxidil side effects and recommended adding a multivitamin.
User made progress with hair loss using Fin, Min, and microneedling. Experienced side effects like improved skin, brain fog, and memory issues, but adjusting Fin dosage helped.
Female with aga tried minoxidil 5% and spironolactone, no success yet. Gladyator96 suggests waiting 6 months, adding tretinoin or dermarolling with minoxidil.
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.
The user reports improved hair growth after adding oral minoxidil and microneedling to their routine, while reducing oral minoxidil dosage due to hand swelling. They've been treating hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil since 2015, with intermittent use of minoxidil.
A user's experience with hair loss, their attempts to treat it using topical minoxidil and finasteride, and other suggested treatments such as oral minoxidil and finasteride. Replies included advice against wasting time or money on scalp massages or oils.
A hair loss regimen that includes oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil, as well as occasional dermapen treatments; the user inquires about when they noticed most regrowth.
Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen's hair growth regimen, which is believed to include a transplant and other treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, PRP injections, DUT injections, and possibly stem cells.
Progress made with a hair loss routine that includes topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, Nizoral shampoo and Micro needling. Additionally, the user switched to sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, as well as taking a Hair & Nails supplement.
Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.
The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.
A user who started using minoxidil and finasteride topically, micro needling weekly, Nizoral twice per week, and switched to sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. The user reported that after 1 month and 1 week of this routine they noticed their hair was thicker and healthier, with less shedding and no more dandruff or itching during workouts.
A female user's diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, and the advice shared in response which suggests taking spironolactone and minoxidil together to prevent hair loss.