The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.
The user reports noticeable hair regrowth after using 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo every other day for three months. The dermatologist advised against finasteride due to the user's age but mentioned it might be needed later.
The user is using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 5% minoxidil foam, and a multi-peptide hair serum to address hairloss, aiming to improve from Norwood 5 to Norwood 3. They are considering adding topical finasteride if current treatments show progress and plan to use cosmetic products like fibers and DermMatch for appearance enhancement.
The user regained hair using a routine including Nizoral shampoo, 0.5mg finasteride daily, topical minoxidil at night, and microneedling every two weeks. They switched from topical to oral finasteride to save money.
After 1.5 years on finasteride and dutasteride with continued hairloss, the user noticed a significant reduction in hair shedding, attributing it to the consistent use of finasteride, along with a no-shampoo approach, multivitamins, vitamin D, and restarting minoxidil. Other users shared their happiness for the improvement and noted that hairloss can fluctuate naturally over time.
Stem cell-related treatments and drugs like RCGD423 and WAY are being tested for hair growth. Clinics are conducting tests on patients who haven't had previous treatments.
A user is experiencing hairloss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, tea tree oil, and nizoral. They are considering switching to dutasteride due to an upcoming move to Japan.
A 25-year-old male is experiencing advanced hairloss and is using topical and oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and vitamin D3, but has not seen significant regrowth. He is considering switching treatments, including oral dutasteride, topical spironolactone, and possibly a scalp biopsy to better understand his condition.
Dutasteride mesotherapy in women with metabolic syndrome accelerated hairloss after initial regrowth, while women without metabolic syndrome saw continuous regrowth. The user with mild insulin resistance is hesitant to try topical dutasteride and seeks experiences from others with insulin resistance.
A 37-year-old man is seeking advice for hairloss treatment, considering options like finasteride and topical or oral minoxidil. A user suggests consulting a doctor and monitoring blood pressure if using oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses a user's experiment of "burning the scalp" to treat hairloss, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some suggest returning to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others note slight improvements in hair density.
A female experiencing hairloss while on testosterone replacement therapy is using oral Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and finasteride, but still losing hair. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, using topical anti-androgens, and reducing Nizoral shampoo use to prevent scalp dryness.
User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hairloss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.
The conversation discusses a hairloss treatment formulation containing cyclosporin, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, and mentions ongoing research on hair color reversal. The treatment showed high efficacy in restoring hair color in trials with 40 to 50 people.
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil with added tretinoin, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant for better results.
After years of using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without success, the individual decided to shave their head and stop treatment. They considered scalp micropigmentation and hair systems but ultimately accepted their hairloss.
Despite using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for years, the user continues to experience severe hairloss and thinning. They seek advice after multiple dermatologists confirmed androgenetic alopecia (AGA) but offered no effective solutions.
The user shared their experience with CB-03-01 (Breezula/Clascoterone) for hairloss, 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.
Scalp inflammation may contribute to hair thinning, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo potentially helping by reducing inflammation. Some users report that DHT blockers and other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 can alleviate symptoms associated with inflammation.
A 32-year-old male with hairloss cannot use finasteride due to erectile dysfunction and minoxidil due to scalp psoriasis. He seeks alternative treatments for his condition.
The conversation discusses the potential of a new hairloss treatment, GT20029, which targets androgen receptors in the scalp and is in phase 1 trials in China. Users express hope that this treatment will be more effective than current options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The user has been using topical minoxidil 8% and finasteride 0.3% for six months, along with 2% ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are experiencing some hair regrowth and hope for thicker hair by next year.
A young person is distressed about rapid hairloss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.
The user experienced severe dandruff and hairloss, trying various treatments including oils, vitamins, and minoxidil. They found success by simply dampening their scalp with water twice a day, which improved their hair's appearance and eliminated psoriasis.
Blocking DHT is not a cure for hairloss; instead, altering how scalp follicles respond to DHT might be more effective. Current treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil are temporary solutions, and future approaches may involve gene therapy and bioengineering to change follicle behavior.
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.