The user experienced hair loss after switching to daily microneedling and stopping tretinoin, while continuing oral finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus suggests daily microneedling is excessive and harmful, recommending less frequent sessions to allow healing.
A female with male-pattern hair loss (AGA) is seeking help after unsuccessful treatments with spironolactone and supplements, and is considering oral minoxidil and finasteride despite concerns about medication sideeffects. She has ruled out hormonal birth control and PRP/PRFM, and is looking into further medical advice due to abnormal lab results.
Quitting RU58841 after over two years reduced scalp itching and inflammation, despite concerns about losing hair gains. The user continues using finasteride and oral minoxidil.
The user is experiencing one-sided diffuse thinning and has been using finasteride and liquid minoxidil for 4-5 years with minimal results. They are considering whether to save for a hair transplant or address scalp sensitivity and irritation first.
Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and sideeffects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing sideeffects.
A user is interested in Absci's AI-driven antibody platform, ABS-201, for treating androgenetic alopecia, which shows promising preclinical results and potential for hair regrowth and pigmentation restoration. However, concerns are raised about the drug's development timeline and its advantages compared to existing treatments.
The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.
Whey protein isolate may worsen androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to its potential to increase DHT levels, but finasteride use has helped maintain hair. Some users suggest avoiding protein supplements due to possible contaminants and additives that could affect hair health.
The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.
Microneedling's long-term effects on hair loss are uncertain, with concerns about scarring and the need for continued use of minoxidil and finasteride to maintain gains. Finasteride does not sustain minoxidil-regrown hair without ongoing minoxidil use, and microneedling alone shows limited evidence of effectiveness.
A user shared their 10-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil foam, occasional microneedling, Regenera Activa, and exosomes for hair loss, reporting no sideeffects. They occasionally use Nizoral shampoo for a dry scalp.
The user is considering switching from topical finasteride to oral finasteride and is seeking advice on whether to transition directly or use both forms temporarily. They express concern about potential sideeffects.
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric sideeffects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hair growth results, others face severe psychological effects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.
The user replaced finasteride with saw palmetto due to availability issues and experienced sideeffects, leading to adjustments in their regimen. They use saw palmetto, minoxidil, Nizoral, and a dermaroller, reporting reduced sideeffects and some benefits, with hair fall ranging from 5 to 20 hairs daily.
The user has been using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss but is experiencing low energy and motivation, possibly due to high prolactin levels. Despite treatment, hairline recession continues, and the user is considering the impact of low DHT levels on overall health and energy.
The user experienced sexual sideeffects after starting finasteride and later switched to dutasteride, noticing hormonal changes. They are considering using P5P and possibly aromatase inhibitors to manage high prolactin and estradiol levels.
OP is considering dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss after experiencing sideeffects from finasteride. A user shared their experience, stating that the treatment was ineffective and costly.
A user is considering switching from oral to topical treatments for hair loss due to sideeffects like watery semen and erectile dysfunction. They are currently using oral finasteride and minoxidil and are concerned about potential sexual sideeffects with topical use.
Elevated liver enzymes were reported from taking finasteride and minoxidil. The doctor advised stopping oral minoxidil and taking finasteride every other day.
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
RU58841 is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with concerns about its effectiveness diminishing after two years due to androgen receptor upregulation. The user is hesitant to start using it, fearing it may worsen their condition over time.
The user regrets stopping finasteride and minoxidil due to sideeffects but plans to resume treatment. They consider using finasteride every other day and continuing topical minoxidil to manage sideeffects while maintaining hair.
The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss 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 hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.
The conversation is about the safety and effects of using pyrilutamide for hair loss. One person reported severe negative effects, another experienced minor sideeffects without much benefit for hair, and a third found the anecdote helpful in making a decision.
Hair loss treatments like spironolactone often require lifelong use to maintain results. Stopping the medication can lead to increased testosterone levels and potential hair loss.
A user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.
The user stopped oral treatments due to sideeffects and switched to a regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, azelaic acid, and dermaneedling, with recent addition of topical finasteride. They are questioning the long-term effectiveness of non-hormonal methods and considering hair transplantation.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after using 1mg finasteride and weekly microneedling for about 2.5 to 3 months. The user reported no sideeffects and maintained good health and mood.