A user experienced rapid hairloss despite taking finasteride 1mg and undergoing PRP treatment. They also take a supplement with biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium but have not seen improvement.
A user discusses their extensive hairloss treatment regimen, which includes dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, various supplements, and lifestyle changes. The conversation includes opinions on the effectiveness and necessity of such a comprehensive approach, with some users suggesting alternatives like microneedling and questioning the high dosage of dutasteride.
User "hairplsrn" shares their hairloss journey, trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but experiencing worsening hairloss. They decide to get a partial frontal hair system and continue medication, while others offer support and advice on staying on medication and focusing on overall confidence.
A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hairloss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.
A 24-year-old male is experiencing increased hairloss after 45 days of using finasteride and is seeking advice. The discussion focuses on concerns and potential solutions for this issue.
Teenager with hairloss shares experience and encourages others to address their hairloss early. They use a stack of topical finasteride/minoxidil, derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment.
A 31-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, while also using ketoconazole and salicylic acid shampoos for scalp treatment. He is concerned about the timing of starting finasteride and potential side effects, and seeks advice on whether to prioritize scalp health or begin hairloss treatments simultaneously.
A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 14 months of treatment with 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, with no side effects reported. He plans to consider a hair transplant for his hairline, as the treatment did not improve that area.
A 25-year-old male with 10 years of hairloss is using minoxidil and considering adding finasteride or dutasteride, possibly with microneedling, to improve hair regrowth before a hair transplant. Community members suggest starting a DHT blocker immediately, considering oral minoxidil, and addressing low vitamin D and HDL levels.
A 43-year-old noticed significant hair thinning and is using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, Alpecin, biotin, zinc, copper, vitamin D, and rosemary oil. They plan to see an endocrinologist and have blood tests scheduled to investigate further.
A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hairloss again and want to try Xeljanz.
A 22-year-old male is experiencing hairloss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.
A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hairloss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year and is considering alternatives like dutasteride, RU58841, or mesotherapy. They are concerned about maintaining their hair until their mid-20s and are seeking suggestions for additional treatments.
A 29-year-old male shares his hairloss treatment progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo, while discontinuing RU58841 due to side effects. He is hopeful for hair recovery to consider a hair transplant and discusses potential side effects and experiences with other users.
User experienced hairloss after weight lifting, had a successful hair transplant, but later faced significant thinning. Current treatment includes finasteride, minoxidil, dermal rolling, and supplements.
The conversation discusses a hairloss treatment regimen involving dutasteride, pyrilutamide, oral minoxidil, and microneedling, with the aim of suppressing DHT and stimulating hair growth. Users debate the effectiveness and potential side effects of these treatments, noting that individual results may vary and that no treatment is foolproof.
A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hairloss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.
For hairloss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
A user experienced extreme hair growth on their hairline and temples using natural remedies like onion juice, nail rubbing, more veggies and fruits, less carbs, jojoba oil, and dermarolling. They did not use Minoxidil, finasteride, or any prescription drugs.
Hair transplants can initially yield good results, but native hair is more reliable, and transplanted hair may still be lost over time. Early intervention with treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil is recommended, but it's important to start with lower doses and manage expectations realistically.
A 22-year-old experiencing worsening hairloss after initially stabilizing on Dutasteride, despite adjusting the dosage. They cannot use Finasteride or Minoxidil due to side effects and are seeking advice and planning to consult a specialist.
A 27-year-old woman experiencing significant hairloss is using spironolactone, Nizoral shampoo, and betamethasone valerate. She questions the effectiveness of these treatments and whether she should seek another dermatologist.
An 18-year-old noticed significant hairline recession and is concerned about further hairloss. They plan to improve their lifestyle and are advised to use finasteride and minoxidil and consult a dermatologist.
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride worsened hairloss and caused a burning sensation. Users suggest sticking with finasteride, using ketoconazole shampoo, and consulting a dermatologist.
Hairloss and potential treatments, primarily focusing on Finasteride and Minoxidil. Other solutions discussed include PRP, dermarolling, LLP, and scalp tension relief.