The conversation discusses hair regrowth efforts using minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and sawpalmettoshampoo, with suggestions to add finasteride or dutasteride for better results. Some users notice slight improvement, but many recommend starting finasteride or considering a hair transplant for significant progress.
A 24-year-old started losing hair at 17 and began treatment with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Biotin, and SawPalmettoshampoo in November 2023. After initial success, hair shedding resumed, leading to concerns about treatment quality and effectiveness; the user plans to consult a dermatologist and consider buying medications directly from a pharmacy.
Dutasteride is reported by some users to worsen hair loss, while others believe it causes shedding before improvement. Finasteride and Minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with mixed results.
User shared 9 months of progress using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, showing photos from different stages. Encouragement was given to continue the treatment.
A 35-year-old man started hair loss treatment on February 9th using 1mg finasteride, biotin/vitamin capsules, and twice-daily topical minoxidil, along with sawpalmettoshampoo and weekly derma stamping. He reports seeing small, dark hairs growing in previously bald areas on his crown after two months, with no side effects.