A 31-year-old woman is using Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and supplements like a multivitamin, Herbadal, pumpkin seed oil, and vitamin D for genetic hairloss, noticing thicker hair but no new growth after one month. She is considering adding minoxidil and is aware of Dutasteride's risks, especially regarding pregnancy.
Dutasteride is generally considered more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth and thickening, despite some negative anecdotal reports. Users report thicker hair and better skin with dutasteride, and some believe negative reviews are due to advanced alopecia or impatience with the shedding process.
The post discusses a phase 2 trial for HMI-115, a hairloss treatment, in China, specifically seeking volunteers aged 18-65 with Norwood 3 vertex, 4, and 5 hairloss. The conversation includes questions about the specific recruitment criteria and how to volunteer.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hairloss reduction with this method.
A 25-year-old male shared his 14-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, finasteride, and initially dermarolling, along with supplements like fish oil, vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. He attributes his hairloss improvement mainly to the medications and noted minor side effects like lower libido and dark circles under the eyes.
The user plans to resume oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and add dermarolling and a laser cap to their hairloss treatment routine. They are seeking advice on optimizing these treatments and are concerned about increased shedding after starting the laser cap.
The user experienced decreased libido with saw palmetto and is now considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, pyrilutamide, and topical dutasteride for hairloss. Minoxidil is also mentioned as a potential addition, but the user is cautious about side effects and availability of treatments.
Finasteride does not significantly affect muscle gains and can slightly increase testosterone levels. Creatine is generally considered safe to use with finasteride, though some believe it may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hairloss.
A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride every other day for over six months to address hairloss but continues to experience significant hair shedding. He is considering minoxidil but is hesitant due to scalp issues and potential side effects, and is contemplating whether to increase his finasteride dose or try other treatments.
The insecurity people feel when going to the barber for a haircut due to visible hairloss. Replies include encouragement, advice such as looking for more understanding barbers and female hairdressers, as well as suggestions of trying at-home haircuts or using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Turmeric may slightly inhibit DHT, but it likely doesn't significantly impact hairloss. Creatine might increase DHT levels, but its effect on hairloss is debated and not conclusively proven.
Guyman567 has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for years but continues to experience hairloss and thinning, which has affected his confidence. He has tried various treatments including topical finasteride, microneedling, and vitamins, and is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about ongoing hairloss.
User sshamu's progress pictures of 4 months using minoxidil foam and 1MM dermarolling for hairloss, which resulted in impressive results. There is also discussion about how often to use the treatments, as well as potential side effects of finasteride.
The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride and possibly using oral minoxidil to address hairloss, having seen some progress with topical treatments and microneedling. They are also contemplating a hair transplant in the future and seeking advice on obtaining medications in Italy.
Clascoterone 5% topical solution is effective and safe for long-term use in treating male pattern hairloss. Cosmo Pharma aims for EU and US approval, with a potential US release in late 2027 or early 2028.
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hairloss are unclear.
Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hairloss.
A user shared their 9-month progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo for hairloss, expressing great satisfaction with the results. They use a Min/Fin topical spray nightly, Minoxidil in the morning, microneedle twice a week, and Nizoral shampoo twice a week.
Using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, plus microneedling, to treat hairloss; the progress made by the original poster over 6 months; the potential for further results with longer use; and the possibility of seeking alternatives such as a hair transplant or system.
Whether using both Fluridil and Alfatradiol together could be more effective than either one alone as a hairloss treatment, given their different mechanisms of action.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 3 mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25 mg oral Finasteride for hairloss. They experienced new hair growth, some facial hair thickening, and no significant side effects.
A 34-year-old man has used finasteride for 10 years and dutasteride for 1 year to manage hairloss, experiencing minimal side effects and slight hair thinning. He plans to continue using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral liquid finasteride, noting that cost and convenience influenced his dosage choices.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 1ml of Kirkland minoxidil daily and weekly 1mm dermarolling, noting no side effects and minimal shedding. They plan to consider finasteride or dutasteride after midterms, attributing hairloss to genetics.
Using a routine of 5% minoxidil, microneedling, and tretinoin for hairloss. The user seeks advice on the ideal weekly schedule for applying these treatments.
The user started using 2.5 mg Minoxidil and 1.5 mg Finasteride five months ago, experienced initial shedding, saw progress, but is now concerned about recent hairloss. Another user reassures them that shedding is normal and suggests continuing the treatment.
A 35-year-old man has been using Finasteride 1mg daily for 4.5 months with no noticeable effects on hairloss, and he is considering adding Minoxidil to his treatment. Other users suggest that significant improvements may take up to 18 months and recommend additional treatments like Minoxidil, microneedling, or switching to Dutasteride.
Pelage, backed by Google Ventures, is seen as a promising company potentially finding a cure for hairloss using stem cell activation. There is skepticism and optimism among users, with some awaiting results from ongoing trials.