MCL-1 is important for hair follicle stem cell survival, but its impact on human hair regrowth is unclear. Minoxidil and finasteride are the main treatments, with doubts about new discoveries leading to effective human solutions soon.
A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.
Hairloss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, alfatradiol, vitamins, red light therapy, ketoconazole shampoo, meditation, green tea, leg workouts, and silk pillows. Genetics is emphasized as the primary factor in hair health, with some humor about unconventional methods like drug use affecting hairloss.
A 19-year-old male has seen no improvement in hairloss after 10 months on oral finasteride and 2 years on topical minoxidil, with hair thinning and a receding hairline continuing. One reply suggests getting tests to confirm if DHT is the cause of the hairloss.
A 23-year-old male experiencing severe hairloss stopped treatments for a year and is considering a hair transplant. Suggested treatments include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hairloss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.
A 31-year-old man shared his 2-year experience using finasteride and minoxidil after a hair transplant on the front and mid scalp, noting improvement but still having a thin crown. He recently started dermastamping, plans to use ketoconazole shampoo, and uses hair fibers for extra confidence at events.
A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hairloss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hairloss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, including oral minoxidil 5mg and finasteride 1mg on alternate days, along with derma rolling, biotin, and other supplements. The user reports good hair growth and reduced hair fall, with no side effects from oral minoxidil except increased body hair.
The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hairloss.
A 26-year-old discusses hairloss treatment using oral finasteride microdosing, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and dermastamping every 10 days. They started experiencing hairloss at 19 and have been using these treatments for 8 months.
The conversation is about hairloss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia without these medications.
The user started hairloss treatment at 19 with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, later switching to oral Dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Despite ongoing treatments, including microneedling and topical applications, hairloss, particularly at the hairline, continues to progress.
The user has tried various treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Finasteride, Spironolactone, Pyrilutamide, and Ketoconazole for hairloss without success and is considering a scalp biopsy to diagnose another condition. Others suggest consulting a dermatologist and possibly getting a biopsy, as the issue might not be typical male pattern baldness.
A man in his early 30s noticing hair thinning, mainly on the crown of his head. He's been using 1mg oral finasteride and keto shampoo daily for 4 months, with noticeable improvement and no side effects.
A 22-year-old male is experiencing hairloss and has been using topical minoxidil and anti-dandruff shampoo for six months without improvement. Suggestions include adding finasteride to the routine and considering treatments for potential scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis.
A user's hairline recovery after severe hairloss, which was treated with Dutasteride and Minoxidil; other users offered their opinions on the severity of the hairloss.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.
A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using a combination of liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, resulting in life-changing improvements without side effects. The user emphasized the importance of proper research for hair transplant clinics and expressed gratitude for finding an effective treatment protocol.
The user is experiencing continued hairloss despite using Dutasteride 1.5mg and previously Finasteride. They are considering combining Finasteride with Dutasteride and exploring other options like saw palmetto, but avoid Minoxidil due to excessive body hair growth.
The conversation discusses concerns about potential hair thinning over two years, with suggestions to monitor changes and consider treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride if needed. The user is advised to refer to a beginner's guide for more information.
The user experienced significant hair thinning in two months and is questioning if this is typical of male pattern baldness. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 24-year-old male experiencing hairloss has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo without progress. He is considering switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride, exploring dermarolling, and eliminating dairy from his diet.
The conversation discusses hairloss, with users suggesting treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, finasteride, and dutasteride. Symptoms like burning and tenderness are mentioned, with recommendations to see a dermatologist for potential scarring alopecia.
A 32-year-old is using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, and keto shampoo to treat hairloss, noticing healthier hair and new tiny hairs on previously bald areas. They are hopeful for more visible results in the coming months and encourage others to try the treatment.
A 21-year-old male, 13 months into hairloss treatment, reports increased hair fall despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, vitamins, and specialized shampoos. He questions the impact of anxiety and depression on hair fall and is hesitant to seek therapy.
The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hairloss.