A 23-year-old experiencing hairloss tried olive oil, coconut oil, and hair growth shampoos without success. They are seeking advice on whether to start treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hairloss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.
The conversation discusses the use of trichoscopy to predict hairloss patterns and inform treatment approaches. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness based on gender-specific hairloss patterns.
Hairloss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hairloss and limited investment.
A 20-year-old experiencing hairloss is using minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but had to stop finasteride due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant and debating whether a thick beard can compensate for hairloss in terms of attractiveness.
A 22-year-old using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss sees mixed results after three months, with some improvement at the crown but worsening at the temples. Suggestions include waiting 6-12 months, considering dutasteride, adding minoxidil, microneedling, caffeine tonic, and retinol.
Slow, steady progress on hairloss treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling and Nizoral; the need for patience when using these treatments over a period of months or years; and how to deal with discouragement due to slow progress.
Hairloss significantly affects men's confidence and mental health. Common treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with some considering hair transplants.
A 51-year-old shared their hair recovery journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, noting significant improvement in hairline and temple areas. They emphasize consistency and patience, while another user suggests adding topical kx-826 and melatonin for additional benefits.
A user discusses their extensive hairloss treatment regimen, which includes dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, various supplements, and lifestyle changes. The conversation includes opinions on the effectiveness and necessity of such a comprehensive approach, with some users suggesting alternatives like microneedling and questioning the high dosage of dutasteride.
A 35-year-old male shared his hair restoration journey, starting with minoxidil and finasteride, which improved his hairline and crown, followed by a hair transplant in November 2024. He stopped finasteride to conceive, experienced some shedding, and is now considering switching to dutasteride while continuing minoxidil.
A 38-year-old man experiencing rapid hairloss plans to try minoxidil and a derma roller, and may consider finasteride if there's no improvement in six months. He seeks advice on genetic hairloss, baseline baldness, dandruff shampoo, and alternative treatments like tea tree oil and rosemary oil.
Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hairloss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
A 22-year-old male has been treating hairloss for over three years with various methods including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments, but continues to experience hair thinning. Despite trying multiple treatments and consulting with dermatologists and hair surgeons, the individual is frustrated with the ongoing hairloss and lack of progress.
A 33-year-old attempted hair regrowth after 10 years of baldness using topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, a laser cap, and later oral dutasteride. They noticed some regrowth, especially vellus hairs, and are considering a hair transplant or other treatments despite side effects.
The user is experiencing hairloss at the hairline and is using finasteride, but considering minoxidil due to lack of improvement. Replies suggest that minoxidil may be more effective for hairline maintenance, especially when used in combination with finasteride.
A 21-year-old shared their 6-month hair regrowth journey using daily finasteride tablets and once-daily topical minoxidil, noting significant improvement in hair thickness, especially at the corners, with minimal side effects. They also mentioned using minoxidil for beard growth with limited success and occasionally using a dermaroller.
The user has been using a combination of finasteride/dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and hydrocortisone with microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss. They are asking if the baby hairs growing will turn into terminal hairs with continued treatment.
The regimen for hairloss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.
The conversation discusses concerns about body dysmorphia related to hairloss, with some users expressing frustration over posts claiming treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are ineffective or harmful despite minimal hairloss. It emphasizes the importance of early treatment with medications like finasteride and minoxidil for those experiencing hairloss.
The user is experiencing severe hairloss despite using treatments like DUT, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, RU58841, and vitamins. They plan to buzz their hair due to the ongoing hair fall and its impact on their mental health and self-esteem.
A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hairloss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hair transplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.
The conversation reassures a woman concerned about thinning hair on her crown, suggesting her hair appears normal and not thinning. Some users recommend prenatal vitamins for hair health, while others attribute the appearance to contrast between dark hair and a pale scalp.
The user experienced significant hairloss due to health issues and has only taken vitamins for recovery. They are seeking advice on regrowth progress after two months.
A 23-year-old feels devastated by hairloss despite using Minoxidil and finasteride since age 18, and is advised to embrace baldness, improve physical fitness, and consider hair systems. The conversation emphasizes self-acceptance, confidence, and exploring new interests to improve mental well-being.
The user shared their hairloss progress using finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, reporting no side effects. They noted significant improvement despite a family history of baldness.
A dermatologist prescribed Betnovate scalp, a corticosteroid, for a 21-year-old male's hairloss due to DHT. The individual is considering using Nizoral shampoo, topical finasteride, a derma roller, and minoxidil, but is unsure about the effectiveness of two other products suggested by the dermatologist.
A user shared their hairloss journey from 2017 to 2024, detailing the use of finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, supplements, and dermarolling. They experienced significant hairloss after stopping finasteride in 2017, saw some regrowth after resuming treatments in 2023, and are considering a hair transplant.
The user shared a 4-year hairloss treatment update using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality. They started with finasteride before switching to dutasteride and experienced fast results in the first year, with continued improvements in hair thickness over the past two years.