A 24-year-old male experiencing diffused thinning discusses his DHT levels and hair density issues. He has not used finasteride or dutasteride and is considering AR inhibitors.
A user discusses using topical dutasteride 0.025% once a week for hair maintenance, alongside fortified minoxidil, RU58841, and Reviv Hair Serum. They seek feedback on the effectiveness of this regimen.
The conversation discusses the potential of PP405 as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism and others hopeful about its development. There is also mention of other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrilutamide, with users debating the effectiveness and safety of self-experimentation versus waiting for clinical trial results.
A user is experiencing hair regrowth after 2.5 months using dutasteride and a daily spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and ketoconazole. They are optimistic about continued progress and have noticed new dark hairs forming.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing RU58841, with concerns about its safety and lack of research. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users sharing personal experiences and side effects.
The user regrets not using medication after a failed hair transplant and is now using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, oils, and ketoconazole shampoo to try to improve hair regrowth. They are seeking feedback on progress and considering further treatment options.
Trans women discuss using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss and whether to continue after testosterone suppression. One user reduced dutasteride dosage after achieving undetectable testosterone levels.
A user plans to undergo a temporary MtF transformation to regrow hair, using estrogen, RU58841, and Dutasteride, then revert with testosterone. Many users criticize the plan, suggesting alternatives like hair transplants, and emphasize that estrogen is not a reliable solution for hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hair loss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.
Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
Visible hair improvement after 10 weeks using minoxidil, estradiol enanthate, acetophenide algestone, and bicalutamide. The user is a 25-year-old male with reduced testosterone levels, expressing a preference for less masculinity.
Theaflavin, a black tea extract, may inhibit DHT and androgen receptor activity, but its effectiveness for hair loss is debated. Users report no significant improvement with theaflavin, while some find beta sitosterol helpful.
A user, 35M, has been using oral finasteride for 5 years and 5% minoxidil for 3 years, which stopped hair loss but didn't promote regrowth. After starting RU58841 5 months ago, they noticed long, translucent hairs and are asking if these hairs will darken and how to encourage this.
The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.
A new product, Minoxidil booster, which enhances sulfotransferase enzyme activity in the scalp, is now available. The user has started using this product, applied before Minoxidil, to improve their hair loss treatment results.
The user experienced improved libido and erections after reducing DHT levels with 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They are also on testosterone replacement therapy and have not noticed major personality changes.
A 23-year-old user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using 1.25 mg finasteride, 2x daily topical minoxidil, weekly derma stamping, and occasional Nizoral and mixed topical for dandruff. They report reduced shedding and seek advice on when to confidently grow out their hair.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mm derma-stamping fortnightly, and 2% nizoral shampoo twice a week for two years, seeing significant hair regrowth despite periodic shedding. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future to address stubborn areas.
Topical 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) regrows hair in mice almost as well as 2% Minoxidil. However, 2dDR may contribute to oxidative stress and hair loss due to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs).
A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.
A user shared their positive experience using 2.5mg of finasteride daily for two years, noting significant hair regrowth and no erectile dysfunction issues. They plan to add minoxidil soon, despite some users suggesting that a lower dose of finasteride might be equally effective with fewer side effects.
The user is experiencing one-sided diffuse thinning and has been using finasteride and liquid minoxidil for 4-5 years with minimal results. They are considering whether to save for a hair transplant or address scalp sensitivity and irritation first.
PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.
A 28-year-old male shares progress on hair loss treatment using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, experiencing initial shedding but encouraged by community support. He also uses ketoconazole occasionally based on scalp oiliness.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling, reducing their Norwood scale from 2.5 to 1.5 in six months. They received compliments on their hair, boosting their confidence, and are now reducing their finasteride intake due to quick progress and potential side effects.
The user is applying topical finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and has noticed hair thickening but no regrowth after two months. They also report high SHBG and prolactin levels and a lack of morning erections, even on low doses of medication.
The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.
The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to side effects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.