A user shared their progress after taking 1mg oral finasteride daily for a year, reporting significant hair improvement without side effects. They recently started oral minoxidil and made dietary changes, including cutting out gluten and processedfoods, and taking supplements like multivitamins and zinc.
The user shared progress pictures after using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for about 9 months, along with weekly microneedling, cold showers, and a diet free of processedfoods. They reported no side effects.
Excess sebum rich in cholesterol and triglycerides can lead to hair loss through inflammation, with treatments like Ciclopirox shampoo, Benzoyl Peroxide shampoo, and Clindamycin gel recommended for managing conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis. Pioglitazone is suggested for Lichen Planopilaris, while Omega-3s and reducing processedfoods may improve sebum quality, though genetic factors play a significant role.
A user with afro hair recommends finasteride for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. Other users share similar positive experiences and frustrations with natural remedies.
A rigorous and extensive regimen for hair regrowth, including oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, various oils, supplements, and lifestyle changes, is discussed with skepticism and humor. The consensus is that such an extreme routine is impractical and potentially harmful, with no guaranteed results.