The user experienced sideeffects from various hair loss treatments, including RU58841, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are uncertain about what treatment to try next.
Creatine use with finasteride has mixed effects on hair, with some experiencing shedding and others noticing no impact. Many attribute concerns to individual sensitivity or unrelated factors.
Spironolactone and dutasteride are compared for effectiveness in treating hair loss. The focus is on which treatment works better, regardless of sideeffects.
A user is concerned about taking 1mg/day of finasteride due to potential gynecomastia, given their blood results. They seek advice on how their hormone levels might be affected by blocking DHT.
Dutasteride is seen as more effective than finasteride for hair loss but may have more sideeffects and a longer half-life. Some start with finasteride for fewer sideeffects, while others switch to dutasteride for better results.
Treatments for hair loss and the potential sideeffects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.
The conversation is about using Bimatoprost for hair growth, with concerns about potential sideeffects like eye color change and fat atrophy. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, and sourcing Bimatoprost in bulk.
A 34-year-old male, already on finasteride, is hesitant to continue minoxidil due to sideeffects like headaches and concerns about facial bloating and skin aging. Another user shares their experience with minoxidil causing facial bloating but hopes for hair growth benefits.
Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.
A user is concerned about using Alpicort, which contains Prednisolone and Salicylic Acid, for male pattern baldness. They are unsure if it will help or worsen their condition and are seeking advice.
Dutasteride may have fewer sideeffects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer sideeffects, while others see no significant hair improvement.
The user is struggling with hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies. They experienced a temporary improvement but are now shedding hair again and feeling stressed.
The conversation discusses alternatives to 5AR inhibitors for hair loss treatment, suggesting options like minoxidil, KX-826, pyrilutimide, microneedling, and topical bicalutamide. Concerns about sideeffects and the effectiveness of these treatments are also highlighted.
User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced sideeffects, 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.
A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing sideeffects from ADHD medication.
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to sideeffects, with some users experiencing fewer sideeffects on dutasteride. It also mentions using liposomal topical finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo as alternative treatments.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and noticed less hair shedding, questioning if it's due to dutasteride's effects. Others shared mixed experiences with shedding and sideeffects after switching, with some seeing improvements and others experiencing continued shedding.
A 21-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is unable to use finasteride due to sideeffects, expressing frustration and depression. Others suggest topical DHT blockers like alfatradiol, spironolactone, and pyrilutamide, and mention using minoxidil and lifestyle changes.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with users sharing experiences and sideeffects. Some users express concerns about sideeffects like libido issues, while others mention alternative treatments like bee venom and dermarolling.
The user initially used dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, then switched to finasteride but experienced sideeffects and hair loss. They found better results with a natural supplement containing stinging nettle and beta-sitosterol, reporting thicker hair without sideeffects.
Redensyl improved hair thickness slightly with no sideeffects, but no regrowth. Minoxidil provided significant regrowth but caused facial sideeffects like puffiness.
Caffeine may promote hair growth and potentially inhibit 5-α-reductase activity in hair follicles, but its effectiveness and systemic impact remain unclear. Users discuss using topical caffeine solutions, with some experiencing no sideeffects compared to finasteride.
Some people may not respond to topical minoxidil due to low SULT1A1 enzyme activity, but oral minoxidil can be effective. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, and some users prefer oral minoxidil despite sideeffects.
A 25-year-old experienced worsening hair loss and sideeffects like low libido and watery semen after using minoxidil, finasteride, and later switching to dutasteride. Despite trying various treatments, including topical solutions and micro-needling, they saw no improvement and are now seeking advice.
The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no sideeffects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of sideeffects.
The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride (1mg/day) and minoxidil (3mg/day) due to unsatisfactory results with topical treatments. They seek advice on the effectiveness, potential sideeffects, and the timing for considering a hair transplant, with recommendations to monitor health metrics like blood pressure and conduct thorough bloodwork before starting.
A user experienced persistent headaches after a stressful week and questioned if 0.25mg finasteride could be the cause, despite using minoxidil for two years. Another user suggested stress is likely the main factor, not the medication, and advised consulting a healthcare provider if headaches persist.
A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.
A 25-year-old experiencing genetic hair loss used minoxidil, biotin, and cystine but stopped due to routine fatigue, leading to worsened hair loss and unwanted body hair growth. They are hesitant about finasteride due to potential sideeffects and are seeking advice on effective treatments.
A user reported worsening hair shedding and thinning after 6 months of daily dutasteride, despite also using minoxidil, bicalutamide, and recently adding RU58841. They are considering stopping dutasteride due to lack of improvement.