User with diffused thinning hair prefers receding temples, as hair transplant could fix it. Finasteride and minoxidil suggested to improve hair density.
Finasteride increased testosterone and estrogen, stopped hair loss, and promoted regrowth. Users discussed side effects like libido changes and considered adding minoxidil and aromatase inhibitors.
A 23-year-old is distressed about hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant in Turkey. Many suggest therapy, hair systems, or acceptance, emphasizing mental health over appearance.
Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hair loss solution.
The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.
Creatine may cause hair shedding and texture changes, with mixed user experiences. Combining creatine with finasteride doesn't always prevent these effects, possibly due to individual DHT sensitivity.
Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.
A user shared progress pictures after 9 months on finasteride, starting with 0.25 mg and increasing to 0.5 mg daily, noting improved hair density, especially at the crown, with initial side effects that resolved after the first month. The discussion includes user experiences with finasteride, concerns about side effects, and alternative treatments like rosemary oil and platelet-rich plasma therapy.
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride to combat hair thinning but noticed overall thinner hair without shedding. Another user suggested that hair can't thin without shedding and recommended adding finasteride pills for peace of mind.
User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hair loss.
A user's success in hair regrowth after taking oral and topical medications, such as minoxidil and dutasteride, and using microneedling. Other users shared their experiences and advice with treatments used to reverse hair loss.
User experienced shortness of breath, high blood pressure, red eyes, and eye floaters after using RU58841 for hair loss. They warn others to avoid RU58841 and stick to finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.
The post discusses using a topical tincture containing zinc, azelaic acid, and other ingredients to inhibit 5alpha-reductase activity for treating hair loss. The user plans to try this natural alternative before using finasteride or RU58841.
Pumpkin Seed Oil and Perilla Oil (with alpha-lipoic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid) are discussed as potential 5alpha-reductase inhibitors. The conversation focuses on their effectiveness for hair loss treatment.
The conversation is about determining which type of Saw Palmetto, either Chamaerops humilis or Serenoa repens, is effective for inhibiting the 5alphareductase enzyme related to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The post is a humorous take on the author's experience with hair loss and using finasteride for six months. The conversation includes discussions about hair loss, treatments like finasteride, and personal experiences with baldness.
The conversation discusses how different factors can stimulate type 1 and type 2 isoforms of 5-alphareductase, which are enzymes linked to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include oral Dutasteride and topical Finasteride.
Beta-sitosterol may inhibit 5-alphareductase type 2 enzyme, potentially reducing DHT levels and promoting hair growth, similar to finasteride but possibly with fewer side effects. Its effectiveness and side effects compared to other treatments like saw palmetto and finasteride remain uncertain due to limited research.
17-alpha-estradiol may work for hair loss by inhibiting 5-alphareductase, similar to finasteride. It might lower testosterone in the scalp, reducing DHT conversion.
GHK-Cu is a potent inhibitor of the type 1 5-alphareductase enzyme in hair follicles, which may reduce hair loss without the side effects associated with type 2 5-alphareductase inhibitors. The user previously experienced side effects with 5-alphareductase inhibitors and is considering GHK-Cu as an alternative.
The conversation is about managing allopregnanolone deficiency caused by 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride or dutasteride. Specific treatments discussed for hair loss include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 19-year-old male has been using minoxidil 5% and dermarolling for four months to treat hair loss, applying minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling once a week. Commenters suggest consistent treatment, improving picture quality, and adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor to enhance results.
Epristeride is a selective 5alphareductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.
The conversation discusses the use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss in transgender women, particularly in relation to testosterone suppression. The original poster has been using dutasteride and is considering stopping it due to undetectable testosterone levels.
Avixis Alfatradiol is a topical 5-alphareductase inhibitor available in Latin America and Germany, but its effectiveness is questioned. A user reported worsened hair loss after using it and recommended finasteride instead due to its proven effectiveness and lower cost.
Saw palmetto, a 5-alphareductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.