Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
A 21-year-old experiencing itchy and burning scalp with hair loss was diagnosed with MPB and scalp inflammation. They were prescribed Ketoconazole, Prednisone, Clindamycin, and Finasteride, and are considering trying antihistamines, dietary changes, and "nopoo" to alleviate symptoms.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth in small clusters using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, a red light cap, and Nizoral 2% shampoo. They are hopeful for continued improvement and thicker hair.
Minoxidil increases blood supply to the scalp, strengthening dormant follicles and extending the growth phase, but may increase scalp activity that can be countered with DHT blockers. Women experiencing side effects from finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss might consider alternatives like estrogen, especially if on birth control.
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellushairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and other treatments for hair regrowth, showing promising results in the temple area. Despite some skepticism, there is optimism about potential improvement.
The conversation is about whether vellushair should be included in hair fall counts, with data showing daily hair loss. The consensus is that shedding, including vellushair, is normal and within physiological limits.
The user is using oral minoxidil, ghk-cu, and HGH for hair regrowth, noticing small vellushairs on the crown. They avoid traditional DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of ghk-cu.
A user with long-term hair loss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.
A trans woman is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and HRT to address hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hairline shape and presence of vellushairs. She is considering hair transplants if these treatments don't yield desired results within a year or two.
The conversation discusses a user experiencing short, curly, wiry hair above and behind the ears, linking it to pattern baldness. The user suggests starting treatment early but personally chose not to pursue treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 due to the hassle.
The conversation discusses whether a longtime NW7 scalp has vellushairs under a microscope or is completely smooth. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 21-year-old noticed vellushair regrowth on their hairline after adopting a healthy lifestyle and meditation, without using treatments like Minoxidil or Finasteride. Other users are skeptical, attributing the regrowth to placebo effects.
The user has been using finasteride for over a year and noticed short, prickly hairs on their scalp that don't grow like the rest of their hair. Despite losing about 40 shorthairs when washing, their overall hair density hasn't decreased.
People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellushairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.
A 16-year-old experiencing hair thinning noticed a shift from shedding long hairs to shorter hairs, while using Vitamin D, biotin supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and improving diet. They are questioning if the shorthairs indicate regrowth or androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
The user reports significant hair regrowth using a topical solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride twice daily, along with derma rolling twice a week. They have not experienced shedding and are optimistic about continued hair growth.
A user, 42 M, NW 5-6, used oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841 topical, micro needling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto gummies, vitamin D gummies, and scalp massages for 2 months. They noticed many small light hairs on previously bald areas and are questioning if these will darken or remain vellushairs.
The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.
The conversation discusses difficulty in distinguishing between new hair growth and thinning hair at the temples after using microneedling and a rosemary peppermint topical for four weeks. The advice given is to wait a few months to see if the hairs grow out to determine their nature.
The conversation discusses identifying permanent hair loss and includes treatments like microneedling and biotin vitamins. The user is unsure whether the reduction in wispy hairs is due to hair revitalization or loss.
Users discussed hair loss treatments, specifically 0.1% latanoprost with melatonin, caffeine, and biotin. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling.
Body hair transplants may look better if kept very short. People with limited donor regions or waiting for Verteporfin or FAK Inhibitors could consider this option.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth, with users sharing experiences and advice on using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to stimulate hair growth. Many users report seeing small hairs, which they consider a positive sign, though opinions vary on whether these hairs will develop into thicker, terminal hairs.
The user experienced tiny vellushairs from 0.5mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil over 9 months. Topical minoxidil, alfatradiol, and RU58841 applied twice daily for 1.5 months significantly improved temple hair regrowth.
The user has been using a combination of finasteride/dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and hydrocortisone with microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They are asking if the baby hairs growing will turn into terminal hairs with continued treatment.
Finasteride and Dutasteride block DHT, which is needed for vellushair to become terminal on the beard but not on the scalp. The user considered using DHT cream but learned it's unnecessary for scalp hair.
The user is using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, PRP, and stem cell treatments for hair loss. They report slowed shedding and new vellushairs on the hairline, questioning if they are a strong responder to the treatment.
Small hairs around the hairline may regrow with continued use of minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole. The user is hopeful about hairline improvement.
A humorous discussion about random, long hairs appearing on the body, with no connection to hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Participants share personal anecdotes about these unusual hairs.