A user's experience of slowing hairloss while taking minoxidil and finasteride, and the various treatments suggested to help halt or reverse the process.
User discusses two medications for stopping hairloss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.
How androgens, including testosterone, can cause hair follicles to miniaturize in people with sensitivity to androgens, and treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, or fluridil may be used in combination for long-term treatment.
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.
A user shared their positive hair transplant results after 19 months without using finasteride or minoxidil, only vitamins. Some responses suggest concern over future hairloss without prevention treatments, while others congratulate or express jealousy.
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
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.
Akkermansia bacteria can improve hair growth inhibited by testosterone, and metformin may increase Akkermansia, which could help with hairloss related to aging, insulin resistance, and inflammation.
Microneedling combined with 5% Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improves hair growth compared to using Minoxidil or Minoxidil with finasteride alone. The combination treatment is safe and effective, but further research is needed due to small sample size and short study duration.
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.
A user wonders if she should tell her boyfriend about his hairloss. Responses suggest telling him gently and discussing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hairloss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
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.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.
A 24-year-old male is considering a hair transplant after unsuccessful attempts with oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and lifestyle changes. He believes smoking and caffeine may worsen his hairloss and is looking into hair fibers for temporary coverage.
A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hairloss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facial hair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.
Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.
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's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hairloss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The user has been using Minoxidil and Finasteride for a year with no change in hair density, though hairloss has stabilized. They are considering increasing the dose or exploring other options like Dutasteride or a hair transplant.
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.
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.