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People shared that Biotin supplements did not improve their hair loss and some experienced stronger nails or more pimples. They suggested trying finasteride or minoxidil instead for hair loss treatment.

A user started using 5mg minoxidil daily and 0.5mg dutasteride every two days for hair loss, along with rosemary, castor, and pumpkin oil twice a week, and derma stamping once a week. They plan to track progress with photos and maintain hair length with clippers.

Melatonin may improve hair growth rate and thickness. The user is seeking input on the legitimacy of this claim.

User obsessed with hair loss prevention shares collection of treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, dermapen, and more. Others suggest adding RU58841, laser helmet, and PRP, while some advise dropping certain treatments for long-term manageability.

A user shared 3-month hair regrowth results using a combination of oral Dutasteride, daily Minoxidil, RU58841, micro-needling, Keto shampoo, scalp massages, and supplements. Positive progress was noted, and encouragement to continue was given.

A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.

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.

The conversation discusses using zinc and iron supplements to mitigate side effects of finasteride. It also mentions that shedding is a normal part of the process and suggests a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep to support hair health.

The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.

Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.

User shared progress pictures after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and estradiol for hair loss. Significant regrowth was noted, especially after starting estradiol.

User redh0t12 suggests using a derma pen for hair regrowth, as it helped them after using finasteride and minoxidil. Others discuss their experiences with various treatments, including derma rolling, oral and topical minoxidil, and finasteride, with mixed results.

The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibiting supplements like DIM and Grape Seed extract while on finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on combining these supplements with finasteride.

People often turn to natural remedies like saw palmetto and rosemary oil for hair loss, but these are not as effective as FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride, while others share positive experiences with it.

TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.

A user in Turkey was advised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonal effects and was prescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from a pharmacy.

The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral 2%, and microneedling for hair loss but finds Nizoral drying. They seek affordable shampoo and conditioner recommendations, with one reply suggesting baby shampoo for non-Nizoral days.

A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.

The user has been on oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without seeing hair loss stabilization and has started taking dutasteride twice a week. Other users shared their experiences with hair loss treatments, with one suggesting dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride.

A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using 8mg of oral finasteride and is considering trying minoxidil or redoing blood work. They are concerned about thinning hair on the sides and back of their head.

The conversation discusses a 24-year-old Korean man's progress with hair loss treatments over 8-9 months, with specific treatments not mentioned due to redacted information. Users are commenting on the effectiveness and inquiring if Asians have better results with hair loss treatments.

The user is experiencing significant hair loss despite using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, micro-needling, rosemary oil, and various vitamins. In the conversation, others suggest checking iron and hemoglobin levels, maintaining a positive attitude, and adding RU58841 to the treatment regimen.

The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.

User received Trichotest results not recommending Finasteride. They are on Oral Minoxidil 2.50 and considering adding Finasteride.

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, and vitamins.

A 22-year-old male has been treating hair loss for over three years with various methods including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments, but continues to experience hair thinning. Despite trying multiple treatments and consulting with dermatologists and hair surgeons, the individual is frustrated with the ongoing hair loss and lack of progress.

After 4 months on oral minoxidil with no significant hair regrowth, a user is frustrated and considering alternative treatments since they can't take finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include natural DHT blockers, lifestyle changes, and other hair care tips.

Experimenting with the effects of creatine and finasteride on DHT levels, as well as a discussion regarding the potential link between creatine supplementation and hair loss.

The user stopped using finasteride after two weeks due to gynecomastia symptoms and shared blood work results questioning if they indicate a cause for the side effects. The user is considering restarting finasteride and seeking advice on their blood work levels in relation to gynecomastia.