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The user experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil (5% topical) once nightly and finasteride (1mg) daily, despite a poor diet, high stress, and lack of sleep. They plan to start dermastamping and improve their overall health for better results.

Minoxidil foam absorption concerns, with suggestions to use gloves or apply directly to the scalp to ensure proper absorption. Some users recommend using a scalp massager or switching to liquid minoxidil for better application.

A user created oral minoxidil sugar cubes due to lack of prescription access, leading to a humorous discussion about unconventional and potentially unsafe methods of using minoxidil. The conversation highlights the lengths people go to for hair growth.

Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.

The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

A user shared their 11-week post-op hair transplant results, noting they use only vitamins, not minoxidil or finasteride. Replies suggest starting finasteride to maintain results, with mixed opinions on the current progress.

A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.

A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, caffeine, biotin, and RU58841, along with weekly dermarolling. However, others advised against the user's plan to switch to rosemary oil and microneedling only, emphasizing the importance of continuing the current treatment to maintain the results.

The user has been experiencing hair loss since having COVID and has low vitamin D levels; they are seeing some improvement in their crown and hairline after starting vitamin D supplements. Commenters suggest the hair loss pattern is consistent with male pattern baldness (MPD) and varies by individual.

3 months of progress with Finasteride and Minoxidil treatment for hair loss, as well as Nutrafol vitamins and low-level light therapy. The user experienced no problems and had a satisfied girlfriend to boot!

A 23 year old user who has had success with finasteride and minoxidil, regaining their hair after losing it due to male pattern baldness. They also attribute part of the success to lifestyle changes such as eating better, exercising, sleeping well, and reducing smoking.

A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.

A 25-year old user's progress with only finasteride in treating their hair loss, and other users suggesting minoxidil and dermarolling as additional treatments.

Hair loss prevention and regrowth regimen includes finasteride, oral minoxidil, stemoxydine, hair growth serum, derma rolling, and ketocanazole shampoo. Users discuss efficacy, safety, and personal experiences with treatments.

Minoxidil may cause facial aging or wrinkles, though opinions vary. Some users report side effects like dark circles and facial bloating, while others attribute changes to genetics or other factors.

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.

A user started using oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and dutasteride (1 mg) for hair loss three months ago and noticed no side effects, possibly due to regular exercise. They speculate a possible link between COVID-19 and accelerated hair loss.

Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss by mimicking DHT-resistant cells from the back of the head. Traditional treatments like finasteride are also discussed, but stem cells could potentially offer a more permanent solution.

A user shared their 1-year crown transformation after a second hair transplant with 4000 grafts, using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. Another user commented that while the crown has filled in, they expected more coverage from 4000 grafts and suggested a possible shedding phase.

Skin, Hair, and Nails by Pharmekal was withdrawn from the market. Users discuss alternative supplements and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

This user has had positive results from taking a 1 mg dose of finasteride and increasing their daily dosage of minoxidil from 2.5 to 5 mg over the course of 9 months.

Moringa extract and oil are suggested to help with hair loss, with some users combining it with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Moringa is claimed to improve hair growth and health, but evidence is mostly anecdotal.

Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.

Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.

A user shared their 3-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermaroller, coconut oil, and rosemary oil for hair loss. They reported improvements in their hairline and crown.

In the Czech Republic, doctors are largely unaware of hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, and finasteride is hard to obtain. Many users suggest buying treatments like finasteride and minoxidil from other countries or online.

User shared 16-month progress using finasteride 1 mg/day and minoxidil 5% solution once/day, noting significant regrowth, especially in temporal peaks. Users discussed shedding, side effects, and positive feedback from others.

A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

Taking too much Zinc, around 30mg per day, might cause hair loss. The user is also using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil daily.