A 33-year-old attempted hair regrowth after 10 years of baldness using topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, a laser cap, and later oral dutasteride. They noticed some regrowth, especially vellus hairs, and are considering a hair transplant or other treatments despite side effects.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.
The user is experiencing aggressive hairloss and is using minoxidil, microneedling, biotin, and vitamin D. They are considering finasteride or dutasteride and plan to consult a dermatologist for the best treatment.
Orient Bio is developing a PLGA formulated version of Cyclosporine A to stimulate hair growth without its immunosuppressant effects. Users discuss various treatments like Clascoterone, PP405, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, expressing hope for new developments and sharing personal experiences with these treatments.
28-year-old struggles with aggressive hairloss since 18, used minoxidil with limited success. Tried hair systems but found them expensive, shaved head for job interviews but plans to return to hair systems.
The user is concerned about hairloss, particularly at the crown, and is using topical finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo but avoids minoxidil due to side effects. Opinions vary, with some suggesting the hair looks worse, while others see no change or slight improvement; additional treatments like oral finasteride and micro-needling are suggested.
People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hairloss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hairloss using Finasteride alone.
People are discussing hairloss after COVID, with one person reporting significant thinning and asking about recovery time and treatments. Their current treatment includes daily Minoxidil, daily 0.5mg Dutasteride, twice-weekly Ketoconazole 2%, daily RU58841, and weekly microneedling.
A user with diffuse thinning alopecia uses a custom full cap wig for an active lifestyle, costing $450 and lasting about 10 months. They share their positive experience with the wig as an alternative for those for whom treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 don't work.
An 18-year-old experiencing hairloss and seborrheic dermatitis has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and various shampoos without success. They are considering anti-androgens like RU58841 and KX-826 for oil control and dandruff reduction.
Hairloss from seborrheic dermatitis can be temporary. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, along with collagen and biotin supplements.
People discussed hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, with varying results and concerns about genetics and hormone levels. Some users shared personal experiences with medication dosages and side effects, while others mentioned the impact of stress on hairloss.
The conversation discusses a hairloss treatment regimen involving finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, bicalutamide, oral estradiol, microneedling, and minoxidil. The regimen aims to reduce androgenic alopecia by blocking DHT and androgens, with a caution about potential feminizing effects.
The conversation discusses alternatives for hairloss treatment for someone allergic to finasteride, suggesting options like hair systems, topical anti-androgens such as CB-03-01, RU58841, and kx-826. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals allergic to anti-androgen inhibitors and the need for more information on this topic.
The user is experiencing hairloss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about side effects and cost.
A user is considering starting treatments like Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Microneedling for hair thinning, despite stable hairloss for over 8 years. They are unsure if the presence of miniaturized hairs indicates potential for regrowth or if they should accept the current state.
A 16-year-old experiencing hair thinning noticed a shift from shedding long hairs to shorter hairs, while using Vitamin D, biotin supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and improving diet. They are questioning if the short hairs indicate regrowth or androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
The user experienced hairloss due to defective dutasteride and is now using a regimen including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and microneedling to recover hair density. They are optimistic about regaining their hair despite recent setbacks.
The user is experiencing hairloss, possibly due to androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, and has tried ketoconazole shampoo without success. They are hesitant to use finasteride due to potential side effects and are seeking advice on managing their condition.
The post is an update on the user's hairloss journey. They have a strong hair follicle that has remained unaffected by hairloss for almost 3 years. The user is starting finasteride and using ketoconazole, alfatradiol, and oral castor oil for hair maintenance.
A 29-year-old with hairloss (NW 3) uses microneedling, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering topical dutasteride after limited success with current treatments and are questioning why it's not more widely discussed.
A 24-year-old male started using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil for hairloss in February 2025. By June 2025, he noticed improvement in his right temple but experienced thinning at the crown and continued shedding.
A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hairloss again and want to try Xeljanz.
The user experienced severe scalp itching and hairloss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.
A 21-year-old experiencing significant hairloss despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-level laser therapy seeks advice. Suggestions include adding microneedling, checking for vitamin deficiencies or thyroid issues, and considering a scalp biopsy for other conditions.
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.
The user is experiencing continued hairloss despite using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant due to lack of response to current treatments.