Hair loss without a white bulb may indicate mechanical damage, anagen effluvium, alopecia areata, or traction alopecia. Seeking a specialist is recommended, but access can be difficult in smaller areas.
A user experienced severe sexual side effects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that side effects may be more common than reported.
The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and experienced swelling and sensitivity in the left chest area. They are concerned about these symptoms but noticed improvement after skipping a dose.
Coconut oil may act as a natural conditioner but can clog pores, while castor oil might promote hair growth and help with dandruff. Users suggest trying lighter oils like apricot or grapeseed for better results.
Dutasteride is expensive in the EU, prompting consideration of buying it from Turkey or using alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and bicalutamide. Users discuss challenges in obtaining prescriptions and the affordability of treatments in different regions.
Kintor's Pyrilutamide (KX-826) showed hair growth in Chinese Phase III trials but did not significantly outperform placebo. The treatment was safe with no major adverse reactions reported.
The conversation is about using castor oil for hair loss treatment alongside finasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss the method of consuming castor oil, its potential side effects, and question its effectiveness for hair growth.
A user on dutasteride for hair loss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.
The user has been using dutasteride and finasteride but still experiences hair loss and high DHT levels. They plan to try topical finasteride and RU58841 while continuing dutasteride to see if topicals are more effective.
The user plans to switch from minoxidil to finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss, while managing hormones with aromatase inhibitors and SHBG blockers. They seek advice on the best options for these treatments, considering past side effects and future therapies.
The conversation discusses natural DHT blockers like rice bran oil, which may reduce 5α-reductase activity similarly to Minoxidil and Dutasteride. One user argues that finasteride is more reliable and effective than natural alternatives.
A user who has been using Pyrilutamide for 5 months with no results, and other users suggesting they switch to RU58841 or stick to their treatment plan for at least one year.
Hair oils can cause severe allergic reactions, as seen in Jermel Brown's case, leading to significant health issues and legal action for damages. Users discussed concerns about various hair oils, including Mielle and Kiehl's, with some experiencing hair loss and others using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride to address damage.
RU58841 is a strong non-steroidal antiandrogen for hair loss but may cause cardiovascular issues in some users. Alternatives like Pyrilutamide and Breezula are suggested due to better safety profiles and lower systemic risks.
Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil are generally considered ineffective for hair regrowth compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report that finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride are more reliable for maintaining and regrowing hair.
Long-term use of dutasteride may impair semen volume and sperm motility, but these effects are often reversible after stopping the drug. Individual reactions vary, and more research is needed to understand the long-term impact on fertility.
27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.
The user is experiencing side effects like light-headedness and breathlessness from taking Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Biotin orally. They are considering taking the medication at night to alleviate these symptoms.
Breezula's phase 3 results are expected in July or August, with commercialization possibly in two years. There are concerns about delays and effectiveness, and the cost may be high.
Late 20s woman struggles with worsening hair loss and tried various treatments without success. Now trying spironolactone and ketokonazole shampoo, hoping for improvement.
Saw Palmetto may act like a weaker version of finasteride and could be too weak to treat male pattern baldness (MPB) on its own. However, combining Saw Palmetto with low doses of finasteride might increase effectiveness with less risk of prostate shrinkage and sexual side effects.
The user switched from oral finasteride to dutasteride with minoxidil, but saw no results. They then tried topical finasteride and noticed some potential improvement after four months, theorizing that the topical application bypasses liver metabolism.
The user shared their hair transplant progress, using saw palmetto, vitamins, biotin, zinc, ginseng, ozonized olive oil, and a dermaroller with serum. They avoid finasteride due to trying for a second child.
The conversation is about experiences with Dutasteride Mesotherapy and its symptoms compared to oral dutasteride. Users discuss the effectiveness and side effects of this treatment for hair loss.
The post discusses the potential of upregulating aromatase to treat hair loss, suggesting that increasing CCL2 levels through Vitamin D or microneedling might help. The user questions why microneedling doesn't work for everyone, especially those with advanced hair loss.
Minoxidil and finasteride may affect digestion, potentially causing issues like GERD, constipation, and inflammation. The user plans to stop minoxidil for a month and consult a nutritionist about diet changes.
A woman with androgenic alopecia has been using birth control, spironolactone, finasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. She sought to change her medications to dutasteride and bicalutamide, but her new dermatologist refused to prescribe them for off-label use.
A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.
OP is considering dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss after experiencing side effects from finasteride. A user shared their experience, stating that the treatment was ineffective and costly.