The user shared their 3-month progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, and a sawpalmetto, greencoffee, andmentholshampoo, reporting no hair shedding and some unwanted hair growth on the beard and back. They recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride, especially for those under 18, and noted no side effects from their treatment.
A 22-year-old is using dutasteride 0.5mg daily, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, biotin 5mg, and microneedling for hair loss. They also use a shampoo with sawpalmettoandgreencoffee but are unsure of its effectiveness due to its high cost.
The user experienced hair loss and side effects from finasteride, switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, andsaw improvements in beard and body hair but continued hair loss on the head. They plan to continue treatment and consider a hair transplant to improve results.
Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.
The user uses 1mg fin every other day, a topical solution of 5% min + 0.1% fin nightly, and seeks advice on oils for hair growth. Replies suggest oils are ineffective and recommend sticking with fin and min treatments.