Is Finasteride The Best Way To Combat A Receding Hairline?

[Bob Dylan]

I've been on Finasteride for a couple months now, and I definitely see some good stuff happening, especially around the crown. Even some small hairs are starting to come in around the hairline. But I'm wondering if there's anything else I could be using to help the hairline in particular. Aside from finasteride, I use Regenepure (shampoo only) and Nioxin shampoo/conditioner, swapping every other day. I'm not too keen on using topicals like minoxidil, but I'm up to any and all suggestions.

And if nothing is better than finasteride, I'm cool with just trekking along with what I'm doing.

 

[abcdefg]

finasteride is definitely the number 1 tier 1 treatment there is no fighting male pattern baldness without it right now. minoxidil is very cheap so that is the only other good thing you could add IMO. Probably worth it, but it is a pretty big hassle to add another thing onto an already long routine.

 

[Iopu]

Minoxidil would help. It sounds like more hassle than it has to be. You could just use it once a day before bed on the hairline only if you wanted.

 

[Bob Dylan]

I definitely wouldn't want to do Minoxidil forever though. Is it common for people to only use it to regrow until they're at a place they're comfortable with, and then get off it, allowing finasteride to maintain? Or would getting off minoxidil while remaining on finasteride still lose gains from the minoxidil? I hope that was coherent. haha

 

[Iopu]

You'd have to continue using it to maintain the gains.

 

[abcdefg]

Then you wonder why merck choose to make propecia an oral pill instead of a topical. More men wanted the oral pill because it was easier to take. Most people like this poster seem to agree its a lot easier to pop a pill each day then to spend 15 minutes applying a greasy topical. I only use minoxidil on a few spots because otherwise my hair would be all wet.

 

[Joe1191]

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I've been on Finasteride for a couple months now, and I definitely see some good stuff happening, especially around the crown. Even some small hairs are starting to come in around the hairline. But I'm wondering if there's anything else I could be using to help the hairline in particular. Aside from finasteride, I use Regenepure (shampoo only) and Nioxin shampoo/conditioner, swapping every other day. I'm not too keen on using topicals like minoxidil, but I'm up to any and all suggestions.

And if nothing is better than finasteride, I'm cool with just trekking along with what I'm doing.

Diffuse thinner here:
I been using minoxidil for around a year round. I started using only one 1ml dose a day and it didn't do anything afaik.
Around 5 months ago I switched to 1.25ml 2x a day and I have definitely noticed an increase of hair density and new regrowth on my very slightly receded hairline. I use lipogaine.

Pros: Only takes a moment to apply (quicker than brushing teeth)

Side effects are highly unlikely unless you overdose significantly. This is commonly heard at 2ml doses.

If you are a good responder, it can work magic.

Cons: Makes hair a bit greasy until dry

Scalp may need to get used to it.

Hair is dependent on minoxidil that regrows. How long it'll last after quitting depends on the person. A went a month without and didn't lose any hair luckily.

For me personally, once I started 2x a day I had horrible dandruff. Fixed it with using Regenpure DR 3x a week and T/gel shampoo 1x a week. Make sure to condition well if you use either of these. I didn't at first and my hair is still a bit fried looking.

Apply carefully to reduce potential side effects, especially unwanted hair growth other areas. I noticed an increase in facial hair density once I started but also eyebrows, nosehair, and random hairs high on cheeks.

Seriously though, it's worth it. It could be the boost you need. For temples, see if the minoxidil contains retin-a or something similar to help increase absorption.

 

[ThatHairStruggle]

I've


Diffuse thinner here:
I been using minoxidil for around a year round. I started using only one 1ml dose a day and it didn't do anything afaik.
Around 5 months ago I switched to 1.25ml 2x a day and I have definitely noticed an increase of hair density and new regrowth on my very slightly receded hairline. I use lipogaine.

Pros: Only takes a moment to apply (quicker than brushing teeth)

Side effects are highly unlikely unless you overdose significantly. This is commonly heard at 2ml doses.

If you are a good responder, it can work magic.

Cons: Makes hair a bit greasy until dry

Scalp may need to get used to it.

Hair is dependent on minoxidil that regrows. How long it'll last after quitting depends on the person. A went a month without and didn't lose any hair luckily.

For me personally, once I started 2x a day I had horrible dandruff. Fixed it with using Regenpure DR 3x a week and T/gel shampoo 1x a week. Make sure to condition well if you use either of these. I didn't at first and my hair is still a bit fried looking.

Apply carefully to reduce potential side effects, especially unwanted hair growth other areas. I noticed an increase in facial hair density once I started but also eyebrows, nosehair, and random hairs high on cheeks.

Seriously though, it's worth it. It could be the boost you need. For temples, see if the minoxidil contains retin-a or something similar to help increase absorption.

How do you apply the Lipogaine? I usually try to do tons of tiny drops all over my scalp and not rub it in at all, but occasionally I'm lazy and just smear it all over my head with my fingers

 

[Joe1191]

How do you apply the Lipogaine? I usually try to do tons of tiny drops all over my scalp and not rub it in at all, but occasionally I'm lazy and just smear it all over my head with my fingers

I drag it across my scalp and slowly squeeze it. Then I try my best to spread it around evenly with my fingers. I have longer hair so it can be a pain.

 

[greghunty]

If I were you I would apply anything chemical to the treatment. It's strong enough. I would add something natural like onion juice or egg mask. Be as natural as you can be. It's your health.