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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
Minoxidil and Finasteride are the most popular hair loss treatments, with rising interest in other options, and economic or health crises can change what treatments people prefer.
A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogainefoam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.
A user shared their positive hair regrowth progress after using 1 mg oral finasteride and 5% minoxidil foam twice daily for four months. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and plan to switch to a cheaper minoxidil foam brand.
After 9 months of using Dutasteride, oral and foam Minoxidil, Zinc, Vitamin D, Nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, combined with reduced stress, an individual restored their hair. They saw significant improvement despite initial worsening, and had low Vitamin D levels which they corrected with supplements.
Applying Minoxidil takes users between 10 seconds to 20 minutes, with most finding quicker methods more efficient. Techniques vary from using foam, liquid, or spray, with some users recommending buzz cuts for easier application.
User took 1mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole weekly for 5 months, seeing slight hairline regrowth and no major side effects except temporary dry eyes. They encourage others to try finasteride despite negative stories online.