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A 12-year-old diagnosed with alopecia shares their experience and current treatments, including Dermovate, an unnamed cream, and liquid iron. The community offers support and encouragement.

User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.

Aloe vera gel can help reduce scalp inflammation and "DHT itch" associated with hair loss, particularly in those with androgenic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis. It's suggested to use aloe vera alongside treatments like finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo to manage symptoms and promote scalp health.

A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

A user experienced rapid hair loss and was prescribed Desonide cream for mild Alopecia. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness and potential side effects.

Azelaic acid is considered a strong DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, making it a potential alternative for those who cannot use finasteride. It can be used with minoxidil, but may cause skin irritation.

AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.

Using retinol with minoxidil may not be as effective as tretinoin, but retinaldehyde or adapalene could be alternatives. A micro-roller with minoxidil is suggested for better results.

The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

The user reported slight improvement in hairline using 1% Clascoterone cream over three months but found it too costly to continue. They expressed interest in trying a 5% concentration if it becomes available at a reasonable price.

A user ordered a topical dutasteride gel with tretinoin for hair loss after unsatisfactory results with minoxidil and finasteride. Another user shared their experience with the same product, noting its pleasant smell and feel but difficulty in application and uncertainty about its absorption and frequency of use.

Topical dutasteride is suggested as a low side-effect treatment for hair loss, with a proposed dose of 0.025% 1ml/day. It is considered better than finasteride due to its even inhibition of DHT isoforms and lower systemic absorption.

A user is considering making a 2% clascoterone lotion from powder due to unavailability in their location. They plan to mix clascoterone powder with retinol lotion and use literature to determine the correct dosage.

The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.

The conversation is about a new acne treatment cream called Clascoterone Cream 1%, which is the first new mechanism of action for acne in nearly 40 years. One person joked about hoping their face will be as clean as their bald head after using the cream.

Use tretinoin three times a week, dermaroll once a week, and apply minoxidil daily, but avoid using all three on the same day. Tretinoin is preferred over hydrocortisone and should not be used immediately after dermarolling.

Dutasteride capsules were exposed to heat and humidity, causing them to soften, and the user considered replacing them with new ones from a local pharmacy. Suggestions included alternating between old and new capsules, storing them properly, and using them topically with Minoxidil, though the user decided to wait and see the effects of Dutasteride first.

The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.

The user reported positive results after 2 months using dutasteride 0.5mg, topical minoxidil daily, ketoconazole 3 times a week, and a derma roller once a week, with minimal side effects. They experienced increased hair growth and are optimistic about future results.

A 21-year-old male is using a topical treatment for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone, along with derma rolling. He reports no side effects from the treatment and seeks feedback on its effectiveness for hair regrowth.

Topical dutasteride with microneedling and mesotherapy dutasteride injections are effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women. These methods offer promising alternatives to oral therapies with potentially fewer systemic side effects.

The user has been using Dutasteride for five years and noticed slow thinning on the frontal hairline. They tried Fluridil as an additional treatment, which resulted in noticeable hairline thickening after two months.

Dutasteride tablets are less effective than softgel capsules because they require a fat-based environment for proper absorption. Softgel capsules, like Avodart, are designed to maximize bioavailability, while powdered tablets may result in significantly lower DHT suppression.

A user is using topical dutasteride, topical finasteride, and minoxidil to address a receding hairline and is seeking opinions on their routine. They report seeing vellus hair growth after nearly three months of use.

You can get dutasteride in Germany through the Teleclinic app, which sends a prescription to a nearby pharmacy. It costs around 18-19 euros for the prescription and 47 euros for 90 pills of Avodart 0.5.

The user started a hair loss treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, experiencing some regrowth and satisfaction with progress. They also use nizoral shampoo and rosemary oil, and have not experienced significant side effects.

The conversation discusses hair regrowth results using dutasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling over six months. OP reports significant improvement, especially in the temples, by derma-rolling frequently and applying minoxidil afterward.

The conversation is about finding a source for Alfatradiol 0.1% as most available products are 0.025%. A suggestion was made to use four times the dosage of the 0.025% product.

Azelaic acid is discussed as a DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, but its effectiveness and absorption as a topical treatment are questioned. The user is interested in azelaic acid due to concerns about finasteride affecting penile health.

An arthritis drug, baricitinib, is discussed as a potential treatment for autoimmune alopecia, not androgenetic alopecia. Ritlecitinib is also mentioned as a possible treatment for scarring alopecia.