Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.
A 32-year-old male with Norwood 3 and heavy diffuse thinning is starting a hair loss treatment including RU58841, Minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, vitamins, and possibly MK677, while cutting out most sugars from his diet. He plans to share progress photos and updates on his test levels.
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.
This user has been using liquid minoxidil twice daily and 1mg finasteride daily, along with Nizoral shampoo twice weekly for 9 months, leading to an impressive result. They plan to buzz the sides and back when they see their barber next.
Maintaining scalp hair and minimizing shedding, treatments used such as Procapil, supplements, topical caffeine, topical estrogen, and scalp massage; suggestions for anagen extenders or pharmaceuticals to help with a short anagen phase.
A user's progress in hair regrowth after taking finasteride (1mg) every other day, and the replies to the post offering support, advice, and encouragement.
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.
The conversation discusses how Tretinoin may improve theeffectiveness of Minoxidil for treating hair loss by increasing the activity of certain enzymes in hair follicles. One user comments that this information is not new.
A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.
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This user has been using Kirkland Minoxidil foam and 1 mg finasteride for 8 months, as well as a diet change, regular exercise, and daily biotin and Animal Pak supplements to treat their hair loss. So far they have not experienced any sideeffects from the finasteride.
A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.
A user's concern with their hair thinning while using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which was switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil after 13 months. The conversation includes advice surrounding potential results, specific treatments used, and sideeffects.
A user's hair loss journey and their results from 9 months of the treatments finasteride and minoxidil, as well as biotin supplementation. People discussed sideeffects, taking progress pictures, and providing support to other users on their own journeys.
A user's progress with treating their hair loss, which consists of using Dutasteride, RU58841, Stemoxydine and Tretinoin 0.05% over the past three months.
Finasteride isn't working after 8 months, and stopping minoxidil led to no regrowth. Advice includes resuming minoxidil, correcting iron deficiency, and continuing finasteride.
A 33-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride, along with keto shampoo, rosemary oil, and microneedling to treat their hair loss. The user is hopeful they are starting to see progress in filling in bald spots.
The user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is considering trying a compounded topical treatment with 0.1% dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, collagen, and silicon, as recommended by a trichologist. They learned that dutasteride might be moreeffective than finasteride and are seeking opinions on the use of topical dutasteride.
Facing fears and making a doctor appointment to get more info on individual hair loss cases, as well as the discussion of potential treatments such as Finasteride/Dutasteride, Minoxidil, or RU58841.
A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hair loss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.
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This user has seen positive results from using finasteride and minoxidil foam, as well as derma rolling, to treat their hair loss over the course of a year. They have shared their progress photos with other users for inspiration.
A user's experience with hair loss and their consideration of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, stemoxydine, fluridil, and peptide serum with redensyl as treatment options.
A user's progress in treating their hair loss using Minoxidil, Finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, omega 3, D3 and Forcapil vitamins over the course of three months. Other users offered support and advice to the original poster.
A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about theeffectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.
A 40 year old male using Dutasterideevery other day, Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and taking vitamins and biotin, with results showing hair darkening. The conversation includes discussion of sideeffects experienced by the user, as well as potential alternative treatments such as finasteride or RU58841.
Saw Palmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
A 24-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 5% Minoxidil once daily, 1mg Finasterideevery other day, weekly 0.5mm microneedling, Biotin, and multivitamins. Commenters suggest adding Tretinoin could enhance results, while others express happiness for his improvement.