High dose niacin (1000mg daily) seems to have halted hair loss but did not regrow lost hair. The user plans to continue due to additional benefits like lower stress and higher good cholesterol.
The user experienced noticeable hairline regrowth after starting finasteride for crown hair loss, despite scalp irritation from topical minoxidil. They are impatient for crown results.
The user is experiencing severe side effects from finasteride, including sleep issues, depression, and gynecomastia, and is considering stopping the medication. They are exploring other treatments like RU58841 and dutasteride but are hesitant due to potential side effects.
A user with low testosterone and mild gyno is considering finasteride for hair loss. Others suggest consulting an endocrinologist first and share experiences of finasteride not worsening gyno.
Reducing sugar intake may lessen scalp itchiness associated with hair loss, even when using treatments like finasteride. Some users also report similar symptoms while on dutasteride.
A user is considering combining oral and topical dutasteride to lower scalp DHT more effectively and is seeking advice on this approach. They are thinking about doing a patch test on their mid scalp.
A user reported significant hair improvement using oral minoxidil, Rogaine 5%, and spironolactone but experienced worsening PMS. They seek advice on managing the PMS symptoms.
A person experienced severe sexual side effects, including loss of libido and erectile dysfunction, after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. They stopped the medications and sought advice, but recovery was slow and uncertain.
Clascoterone, a topical anti-androgen, is generating interest for potentially fewer systemic side effects. Users are curious about its effectiveness and details like concentration and duration of use.
Finasteride may cause sleep disturbances, with some users experiencing insomnia. Reducing the dosage, switching brands, or trying Dutasteride might help.
A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.
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.
Minoxidil may cause increased prolactin levels, leading to side effects like puffy nipples and chest tenderness. Users experienced these issues and considered stopping minoxidil while continuing or switching to other treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and supplements.
A 26-year-old male with high testosterone is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy. Suggestions include adjusting dutasteride dosage, monitoring iron levels, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.
User discusses hair loss and new haircut embracing temple recession. Others compliment the look and share similar experiences, suggesting confidence and trust in hairstylists.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, a dermastamp, and red light therapy for six months with no visible improvement since the three-month mark. Other users noted improvement, particularly in the left temple area, and encouraged the user to continue.
The user has been experiencing severe scalp itching and red spots after using finasteride for two years, suspecting possible allergies or a fungal infection. Despite trying ketoconazole shampoo and stopping saw palmetto supplements, the symptoms persist, leading to increased hair loss.
The user experienced good hair growth results using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and a topical formulation, but faced temporary numbness as a side effect. They manage this by microdosing oral finasteride and minoxidil and using the topical formulation sparingly.
The user has been taking oral finasteride for 2 months, experiencing more hair loss but noticing some fuzzy hair growth on the scalp. They are questioning if this new hair growth is significant.
The conversation discusses severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium or male pattern baldness, lasting over three years. Suggested treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, with a recommendation to consult a dermatologist.
The user is seeking advice for the best topical treatment to combat their ongoing hair loss, despite already using oral dutasteride, RU-58841, and minoxidil. They are considering adding CB-03-01 or topical Spiro to their regimen to lower testosterone levels at the follicles.
A user experienced extreme hair growth on their hairline and temples using natural remedies like onion juice, nail rubbing, more veggies and fruits, less carbs, jojoba oil, and dermarolling. They did not use Minoxidil, finasteride, or any prescription drugs.
Slow, steady progress on hair loss 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.
The user shared progress pictures showing crown recovery after 8 months of using 1mg finasteride, 2mg minoxidil, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. They noted significant hair texture changes and are hopeful for temple recovery.
A 22-year-old male has been experiencing widespread hair loss for over four years, including pain and significant shedding. Treatments tried include ketoconazole shampoo, fluocinonide topical solution, biotin, ACV, and dry shampoo, but none have been effective.
A user shared progress pictures 1.5 months after a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. They are concerned about potential shock loss and the thinning appearance.
A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.
Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.