Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.
Experimenting with theeffects of creatine and finasteride on DHT levels, as well as a discussion regarding the potential link between creatine supplementation and hair loss.
There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the sideeffects of finasteride.
Triple Hair's TH-16, a product claimed to be moreeffective than Minoxidil 5%, has been released; it contains melatonin and resveratrol. One user reported success with topical melatonin anddermarolling.
Many younger men areexperiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.
A user's nine-month journey of hair growth with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral; some participants thought the user had a hair transplant while others disagreed.
A 25-year old user's progress with only finasteride in treating their hair loss, and other users suggesting minoxidil anddermarolling as additional treatments.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.
A user shared their 10-month progress using 1mg finasteridedaily and micro-needling, noting significant hair regrowth and no sideeffects. They plan to add oral minoxidil to boost hair density.
A user shared their positiveexperience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteridedaily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no sideeffects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, anddiscussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments likevitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.
A 26-year-old male shared progress pictures after 4 months of treating hair loss with finasteride (1.25 mg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), topical minoxidil twicedaily, ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly, and weekly microneedling at 1.5 mm. He is seeing hair growth improvement, especially in the front, and is considering hair grafts for the crown area if necessary for moredensity.
A user encouraged others experiencing hair loss to try shaving their heads, sharing their own positiveexperiencedespite briefly using finasteride and natural methods. Responses were mixed, with some supporting thedecision and others suggesting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while many commented on the appearance changes.
An 18-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss, feeling isolated, and considering treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Others suggest seeing a dermatologist to determine the cause and potential treatments.
The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hair loss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.
User shared hair growth progress since January using treatments like minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin oil, andderma roller. Others suggested solutions for minoxidil sideeffects and recommended adding a multivitamin.
The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is moreeffective than finasteride andeven minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.
Laser caps are found to be moreeffective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they areeven moreeffective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; thedevices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.
User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, andderma roller for 8 years to treat hair loss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.
A user's success story of improving their hair loss with treatments that include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, anddermastamping; other products that have been tried with varying results; and potential sideeffects.
The user experienced positive hair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeteddifferent scalp areas weekly.
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss andexperienced minimal sideeffects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived sideeffects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that sideeffects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.
This user has achieved impressive results after 5 months of using Finasteride and Minoxidil, which appear to have stopped hair loss and stimulated new growth. They have also incorporatedderma pen treatments and supplements such as Zinc picolinate andDMAE into their regimen.
The conversation is about a person's nearly 5-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, somevitamins, and occasional microneedling to treat hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hair growth. They also mention not using creatine or performance-enhancing drugs.
A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone andestrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.
Finasteride is available in Turkey without a prescription, with 1mg tablets costing 800 Turkish lira and 5mg tablets costing 150 lira. Oral minoxidil capsules were found at Cerrahpaşa nur eczanesi, also without a prescription.
Microneedling for 6 months with minoxidil showed no improvements in hair growth. User seeks advice on other treatments or whether to continue microneedling; current stack includes finasteride, eucapil, and minoxidil with tretinoin.
This user "ateaninja" has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 14 months along with weekly micro-needling for the last 5 months to treat hair loss. They also have a trusted barber to make their existing hair look fuller.