The user reported worsening hairloss after 1.5 years on finasteride, questioning if chronic iron deficiency could be a cause. They noted no side effects from finasteride.
The user is experiencing ongoing hairloss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hairloss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.
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This conversation was about hairloss treatments, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and coconut oil to finasteride and microneedling. Several users suggested shaving off the remaining hair as a last resort.
A user is experiencing worsening hairloss despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling. They are advised to reduce dermarolling frequency and depth to avoid damaging hair follicles.
Tretinoin's effect on hairloss is debated; some say it improves minoxidil's effectiveness, while others claim it causes hairloss. Treatments discussed include tretinoin, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling.
A 20-year-old experiencing hairloss uses minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, and biotin. They are considering finasteride or dutasteride and are advised to consult a doctor for diagnosis and possible oral treatments.
Creatine generally does not affect hairloss, but some report increased shedding due to higher DHT levels. Many manage hairloss with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.
A 22-year-old male is experiencing hairloss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.
The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hairloss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.
User "hairplsrn" shares their hairloss journey, trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but experiencing worsening hairloss. They decide to get a partial frontal hair system and continue medication, while others offer support and advice on staying on medication and focusing on overall confidence.
The user has been on Dutasteride and Minoxidil for hairloss but is experiencing continued thinning and is considering increasing Minoxidil usage, switching to oral Minoxidil, increasing Dutasteride dosage, or trying other treatments like pyril or RU58841. They are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.
The conversation is about someone considering using Minoxidil combined with a weak antiandrogen for hairloss, but is concerned about potential increased hairloss if they stop using Minoxidil. They are seeking others' experiences with stopping Minoxidil and the effects on their hair.
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hairloss is effective but requires consistent use and device replacement every 1-2 years. The treatment is costly, and results may not be permanent without continued use.
Stopping dutasteride for a year caused significant hairloss, and resuming it with oral minoxidil led to only partial recovery. Users discuss treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841, noting mixed results and side effects.
Copper peptides are discussed as a potential treatment for hairloss, with various products and serums suggested, including those from Peptonix and The Ordinary. Some users express skepticism about the effectiveness and concentration of copper peptides in these products.
A user increased their dutasteride dose to 3mg daily after two years but experienced significant hairloss. They also use RU58841 and minoxidil and are concerned about whether the loss is due to shedding or another issue like telogen effluvium.
The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss. They are unsure if GT20029 can regrow hair, particularly on the temples. Another user mentions that regrowth on finasteride can take up to 2 years.
The conversation discusses various factors affecting hairloss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hairloss.
A user using finasteride and dutasteride to treat hairloss, but still losing hair rapidly after stopping minoxidil. Replies suggest that the user should try oral minoxidil or switch to dutasteride for better results.
A clinical trial for Verteporfin as a hairloss treatment, and the potential for greater progress in treatments for hairloss in the future. Common treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 were discussed.
The user suspects finasteride worsened their hairloss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.
The conversation discusses using topical Melatonin for hairloss, which has shown an average increase in hair density of 41% in 6 months. The original poster is inquiring about others' experiences with Melatonin for this purpose.
The conversation discusses the perception of increased hairloss among young men, with some attributing it to heightened awareness or environmental factors. Various treatments are mentioned, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and future hair transplant methods.
Adding tretinoin to a regimen of minoxidil and finasteride led to increased hair shedding and worsened hairline for some users. Opinions vary, with some experiencing negative effects and others seeing no issues, but concerns about tretinoin's impact on hairloss are common.
The conversation discusses various hair growth treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, LLLT, PRP, exosomes, latanoprost, copper peptides, and upcoming treatments like PP405 and Vdphl01. It also covers managing side effects of minoxidil, such as dry scalp, and mentions the use of dutasteride and finasteride for hairloss.
After a hair transplant, the user noticed unexpected new hair growth without using medications or vitamins. Many advised starting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to maintain the results and prevent future hairloss.
A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hairloss despite using minoxidil, dutasteride, and GFC, and is seeking advice on whether to switch treatments or consider a hair transplant. Suggestions include continuing current treatments, checking for underlying health issues, and considering alternatives like RU58841 or microneedling.
A new supplement for hair growth combines black rice, prickly pear, and saw palmetto, showing promising results in increasing hair density and reducing hairloss. The supplement is considered a drug-free alternative to traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hairloss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.
A user expressed disappointment that their hairloss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.