OP shared a 7-year hair density progress update using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling. Creatine use was discussed, with mixed opinions on its impact on hairloss.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hairloss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hairloss.
User losing hair for 3 years tried shampoos, minoxidil, derma rolling, finasteride, and Adegen's 15% minoxidil protocol without success. Another user suggests lowering finasteride dosage and trying topical non-steroidal anti-androgens like Fluridil, RU58841, and Breezula.
Creatine may cause hair thinning for some, but experiences vary. Some users on finasteride report no hairloss from creatine, while others notice shedding that reverses after stopping creatine.
A user is considering using redensyl with procapil instead of minoxidil to reduce hair fall. They are stressed about hairloss and seek community feedback on these treatments.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hairloss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hairloss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
A user shared a 2-month progress picture showing improvement in hairloss using minoxidil, a derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oils. They also discussed the psychological aspect of believing in the treatment's effectiveness and mentioned not using finasteride.
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectile dysfunction.
The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hairloss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.
A user's experience with using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hairloss; they experienced minimal regrowth with finasteride alone, but significant regrowth with the combination of finasteride and minoxidil.
Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hairloss solution.
A user shared that adding Dutasteride to Finasteride worsened their hairloss, despite initial improvements with Finasteride alone. Others in the conversation debated the effectiveness of Dutasteride, with some suggesting individual responses vary and others defending its proven efficacy for hairloss.
The user experienced side effects from daily 1 mg Finasteride and switched to 0.5 mg every other day, supplemented with creatine, tongkat ali, tribulus terrestris, vitamin D3, bromantane, l-tyrosine, and caffeine. They also use weekly 1.5 mm microneedling and daily 50 mg RU58841, except on microneedling days, to manage hairloss.
Japanese scientists discovered ABM cells, enabling successful human hair follicle cloning, potentially curing hairloss. The treatment may be available in Japan by 2028, but it will be expensive and require travel.
George Clooney likely had a hair transplant, as many Hollywood actors do to maintain their appearance. Treatments like finasteride and hair transplants are common among celebrities to combat hairloss.
Hair regrowth from treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and finasteride is not permanent; stopping these treatments typically results in hairloss resuming. Beard hair can become permanent with minoxidil use, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing treatment to maintain gains.
Finasteride is more accepted than hair systems because it is less visible and maintains natural hair. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hairloss, but opinions on hair systems vary.
A 23-year-old is using 2.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil, RU58841, a laser cap, and PRF injections for hairloss. They are hesitant about microneedling due to concerns about RU58841 absorption and are considering other treatments.
The conversation discusses using RU58841 with primobolan or masteron to protect hair while on steroids, alongside dutasteride. Users suggest caution with these compounds due to potential hairloss and discuss alternatives like nandrolone and EQ for better hair safety.
Clascoterone 5% solution shows strong potential for hair growth, offering a new treatment for alopecia with minimal side effects. It blocks androgen receptors locally and may be available by late 2026 or early 2027.
The user had a hair transplant five years ago and started using minoxidil three months ago. Commenters recommend adding finasteride or other DHT blockers to prevent further hairloss and maintain results.
A serum containing Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles, IGF-1, FGF-7, and caffeine significantly improved hair thickness, density, length, and reduced hairloss after 56 days. The conversation also discusses how treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole address different aspects of hairloss by reducing DHT, improving blood flow, and lowering inflammation.
A woman experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, despite initial hairloss due to androgenetic alopecia. She reported minimal side effects and highlighted the effectiveness of these treatments for women, despite doctors' hesitancy to prescribe them.
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hairloss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.
Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hairloss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hairloss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.
The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hairloss, which are missing from the plan.
A 23-year-old plans a hair transplant and uses finasteride, Essengen 6 Plus, ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, vitamins, and Foligain capsules. He seeks advice on his regimen and the timing of the procedure, considering family history and potential future hairloss.