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 shampoowithsawpalmettoandgreencoffee 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.
A user shared their hair loss treatment which includes a custom solution with multiple ingredients, caffeine liquid, andsawpalmetto, and mentioned shedding after 40 days of use. Some replies discuss the effectiveness and cost of the treatment, while others debate the usefulness of topical dutasteride.
The user shared their 3-month progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, and a sawpalmetto, greencoffee, and menthol shampoo, 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.
People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.