The reduction in scalp oiliness is likely due to finasteride reducing DHT levels and the use of ketoconazole shampoo. The combination of these treatments may have decreased sebum production.
The user is experiencing white flakes and a greasy look from using a topical solution containing 0.025% finasteride, 8% minoxidil, 0.01% retinoic acid, and 1% hydrocortisone. Suggestions include reducing application frequency, using a brush to clean the scalp, and considering alcohol-free alternatives.
A 19-year-old is experiencing hair regrowth using 0.5mg dutasteride, topical minoxidil at night, topical redensyl in the morning, and weekly dermarolling. They have been on the treatment for a month and plan to share monthly updates over the next two years.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and is experiencing fewer side effects with dutasteride, though some scalp itching has occurred. Blood tests show elevated testosterone and estrogen, low DHT, and normal liver and cholesterol levels, leading the user to feel confident in the long-term benefits of dutasteride for hair regrowth.
A 22-year-old has been using finasteride 1mg daily and keto shampoo 1% weekly for hair loss with some progress but no significant regrowth yet. Users suggest waiting up to 18 months for results and possibly adding minoxidil or microneedling if needed.
A user shared progress pictures after one year of daily 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hair loss prevention and regrowth. Other users discussed the effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride and Minoxidil.
Hair density improved using topical dutasteride, minox, keto, and 3.5% fluridil for 6 months. Better results when hair is dry, but still unsatisfied when wet.
The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of 5% topical minoxidil, with considerations for adding finasteride or dutasteride. Concerns about side effects, such as unwanted body hair growth from oral minoxidil, are also mentioned.
Topical dutasteride may not significantly reduce hair loss and could potentially increase testosterone, leading to further hair loss. Users report side effects like mood changes, sleep issues, and severe side effects, with no significant progress in hair regrowth.
A 25-year-old male is happy with his hair regrowth progress after using Dutasteride (0.5mg), Minoxidil (5mg), Zinc, and Biotin for nearly five months. He reports visible improvement, reduced insecurity, and shares cost details of his treatment in Chile.
Finasteride may inhibit melanin production, affecting tanning and causing white hairs in the beard and eyebrows. The user considers switching to oral Dutasteride or topical treatments to address these issues.
A 20-year-old male is frustrated with his dermatologist for refusing to prescribe DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride, instead pushing for a hair transplant despite ongoing hair thinning. The user feels dismissed and unreasonably treated, and is advised by another user to find a better dermatologist and consider finasteride or dutasteride for effective treatment.
The user experienced hair improvement using 1mg finasteride daily for six months, managing seborrheic dermatitis with rosemary and eucalyptus oil. They are considering switching to dutasteride for potentially better results.
The conversation discusses seeking a stronger treatment than Dutasteride (DUT) for hair loss. Suggestions include combining DUT with RU58841, increasing DUT dosage, and using transgender hormone replacement therapy or testosterone blockers, though some options may have feminizing side effects.
The post discusses a user's hair loss treatment involving Dutasteride 2.5 mg 5 times per week, Finasteride 1mg 4 times per week, RU58841 daily, and Minoxidil twice daily. A reply suggests that the combination is excessive, particularly the use of both Dutasteride and Finasteride, and labels it as a "chemical castration protocol".
A female experiencing hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy is using oral Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and finasteride, but still losing hair. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, using topical anti-androgens, and reducing Nizoral shampoo use to prevent scalp dryness.
The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.
A user is considering using a 0.025% topical finasteride solution with DMSO to enhance absorption but is unsure about its effectiveness and safety. Other users express concerns about DMSO's properties and potential effects on the scalp.
The conversation is about a user who experienced significant hair regrowth after using finasteride consistently for five years and recently added a daily minoxidil pill. The user reported no significant side effects and is considering shaving their head again to assess hair density.
The user has been using 0.5 Dutasteride and 2.5 Oral Minoxidil for 5 months, along with The Ordinary Hair Serum, and is seeing gradual hair improvement. They skipped Finasteride due to severe hair loss and are considering a hair transplant if needed.
Combining anastrozole with finasteride/dutasteride may affect hair, as anastrozole prevents testosterone from converting to estrogen, potentially increasing DHT. Users suggest using the lowest effective dose of anastrozole.
PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.
The user experienced increased hair loss after increasing their minoxidil dose to 5mg and is considering switching to dutasteride while on testosterone replacement therapy. They are also using finasteride, microneedling, and considering adding Nizoral and caffeine serum to their regimen.
A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.
A 22-year-old male switched from finasteride to dutasteride 90 days ago, noticing decreased shedding initially but recently experiencing increased shedding of healthy, thick hair. He uses minoxidil with tretinoin and washes his hair daily, hoping the shedding will stabilize in a month or two.
The user is experiencing breast tissue growth from taking dutasteride and minoxidil, and is considering reducing the dosage or stopping the medication. Suggestions include seeing an endocrinologist, using Raloxifene or Arimidex, and considering topical treatments or surgery if necessary.
The conversation discusses maintaining hair regrowth using minoxidil and finasteride and whether using gt20029, which degrades androgen receptors, would affect this. Fluridil, a similar treatment, can disable over 90% of active androgen receptors.
A user shared progress pictures after using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, and RU58841 for hair loss, showing significant improvement. The conversation includes positive feedback, concerns about RU58841's safety, and questions about side effects.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride. Users share experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.