The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.
People are hopeful about future hair loss treatments like PP405, GT20029, and VDPHL01, while some are currently using finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about the effectiveness of new treatments, and some advise against hair transplants until more promising drugs are available.
An 18-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness is using probiotics, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.
RU58841 may pose cancer risks due to its antiandrogen properties and lack of long-term safety data. Using it is considered a high-risk experiment with unknown potential for harm.
The user shared progress pictures and discussed their hair loss treatment routine, which includes minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral, dermastamping, tretinoin, rosemary oil, hair peptides, biotin, and collagen supplements. They are seeking advice on hair transplantation, minoxidil application, and the impact of testosterone replacement therapy on hair loss.
The user experienced sensitivity and side effects from finasteride and Saw Palmetto, leading to swollen and sensitive breasts, and decided to stop finasteride after two weeks. They are now trying Saw Palmetto, Biotin, and Ashwagandha, while others in the conversation discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
A 25-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for hair loss, with little to no side effects. They experienced initial shedding but have seen positive results and plan to resume microneedling.
The user has been battling hair loss for 1.5 years, using finasteride and minoxidil inconsistently. In September, they started a more aggressive treatment including Dutasteride, keto, Minox, and a 2mm dermaroller, and after 2.5 months, they are seeking opinions on their progress.
User had minor hair transplant in 2020, used Fin since 2008, Min since 2014, and added microneedling in 2022. Routine was irregular with no severe effects.
The user experienced eyebrow hair loss after COVID-19 and has not seen regrowth despite using Latisse. They are seeking new treatment options but are cautious about spending money on ineffective solutions.