User shares progress after 4 months of using finasteride and dermarolling, with occasional use of coconut and rosemary oil. They aim to stop hair loss and hope for increased top density.
The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D3, fish oil, and weekly microneedling with a 1mm roller. They are considering switching to a derma stamp and are pleased with the results, despite some concerns about using both oral and topical minoxidil together.
The user shared their experience with CB-03-01 (Breezula/Clascoterone) for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and improved hair appearance but experiencing significant sleep disturbances and low energy due to HPA axis suppression. They decided to stop using it due to these side effects and are waiting for GT20029 as an alternative.
The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.
Osteopontin, a protein involved in hair growth on moles, may help with hair loss. However, it is also linked to Alzheimer's, cancer, and bone development, so caution is advised.
The user has been using 5% Minoxidil foam for three months, 1mg Finasteride for 1.5 months, weekly derma stamping, and Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for hair loss treatment. They have not noticed any improvement since February and are concerned about baby hair falling out when applying Minoxidil and shampooing.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, ketoconazole, and derma stamping. Users share their experiences, with one noting improved scalp health and slight regrowth, while another considers switching treatments due to lack of progress.
A 33-year-old is experiencing positive hair regrowth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and a 0.5mm derma stamp. They had initial shedding but now see less hair loss, with no sexual side effects and improved libido.
Peptides, specifically GHK-Cu, are being considered for hair growth benefits, such as increasing blood flow to the scalp and preventing hair follicle shrinkage. A user reported starting GHK-Cu after hearing it made a friend's hair thicker.
A 23-year-old male is considering starting Finasteride for hair loss after experiencing persistent shedding and hairline recession, with bloodwork showing normal testosterone levels but low DHEA-S and Vitamin D. He plans to discuss DHEA supplementation with his doctor and has already started Vitamin D supplementation.
A 20-year-old has been using topical minoxidil since 2021, oral finasteride since 2023, oral minoxidil for 6 months, and dutasteride for 2 months to combat hair loss but is still experiencing temple thinning. Suggestions include continuing medication, considering a future hair transplant, and taking monthly progress pictures.
Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms and potential side effects. Discussion includes comparisons to Fluridil and questions about nanoparticle specificity and siRNA stability.
The conversation discusses potential future hair loss treatments, including SCUBE3, hair follicle cloning, and GT20029, with mentions of past disappointments like CosmeRNA and hopes for treatments like Verteporfin for infinite donor hair.
A user switched from Anageninc to Aesthetic Cosmetics for RU58841 and experienced increased shedding, questioning the product's authenticity. They seek advice on reliable sources for RU58841 in Australia.
The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.
The user is on Finasteride for hair loss, taking 0.5mg daily, and plans to reduce the dose to 0.25mg while making lifestyle changes to lower prolactin, SHGB, and cortisol. They will retest in 90 days to assess progress and are open to advice.
A 26-year-old male used a hair serum containing procapil, Anagain, and biotin, noticing initial improvement in his hairline followed by worsening. He questions if this is mild shedding or if he should stop using the serum.
A 32-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.
The conversation is about a 21-year-old using finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, hair growth serums, and exosome therapy to treat early-stage thinning on the crown. They are questioning if these treatments are sufficient to improve hair thickness.
Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.
The user's hair appears to have improved, looking thicker and healthier, especially around the temples, after using topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and tretinoin. Most participants agree the last picture shows significant improvement, though one disagrees.
A 33-year-old male has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling for hair loss since February 2024. Opinions vary, with some seeing no improvement and others noting stabilization.
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since 2021 and is exploring other hair treatment companies like Xyon and Happy Head due to dissatisfaction with the current product's smell. They question the authenticity of consultations from these companies, suspecting they might be automated.
A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hair thickness over 11 years using only finasteride, taken three times a week, with no side effects. Commenters reacted positively, with one wishing they had started treatment earlier.
User shared a progress photo after 1.5 years of using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral shampoo and conditioner 2-3 times weekly, and derma stamping bi-weekly. The post is categorized under "Progress Pictures."
The user noticed new dark hairs growing in previously bald areas after using oral finasteride and minoxidil for a month. They are pleased with the progress and find it interesting, even though they are content with a shaved head.
A user describing their hair loss progress after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and a ketogenic diet. Other users congratulated them and noted the improvements in their appearance.
The conversation is about the effectiveness and production of GT20029, a drug being developed as a topical androgen receptor degrader for hair loss, and whether it can fully degrade androgen receptors or only partially. It also discusses the drug's potential unique working mechanism and synthesis by a company called Anagen.
A 28 year old male experiencing diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), with replies discussing the use of topical fin for hormone imbalances and Nizoral for seb derm.
The user has been using RU58841 for about 2 months without noticeable results or side effects and is unsure if this duration is sufficient to judge its effectiveness. Other users suggest continuing the treatment for at least 6 months and ensuring the product's authenticity.