A user started using minoxidil and noticed a significant reduction in hairfall after two days. Other users expressed skepticism, suggesting that results typically take longer and may initially increase hair shedding.
A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hairfall.
A 24-year-old experienced reduced hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil initially, but hair loss increased again after a few months. They switched to dutasteride and minoxidil, saw temporary improvement, but faced increased shedding again, seeking advice on next steps.
Graduate08 has been using topical finasteride since August 2020 to treat hair loss, initially every other day and now daily, with no significant side effects and some reduction in hairfall. They plan to continue this treatment and may add minoxidil if their condition worsens.
The user shared a 7-year hair progress journey, starting with occasional minoxidil use and later including a finasteride prescription, online prescriptions, and microneedling. Significant hair growth was achieved, but side effects led to a reduction in medication dosage.