Finasteride users discuss the impact of creatine on hairloss, with mixed personal experiences and no definitive evidence linking creatine to increased hairloss. Some report shedding, while others see no change, and a new study suggests creatine does not increase DHT or cause hairloss.
A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding for nearly 10 months, despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about chronic telogen effluvium. He has been supplementing with vitamins and minerals but remains unsure of the cause.
A 20-year-old male experienced early hair thinning due to male pattern baldness and successfully thickened his hair using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. The conversation highlights the importance of early action and overcoming fear of medication side effects.
The user experienced continued hairloss and scalp itch despite using finasteride and switching to dutasteride. They sought advice on managing these issues, with suggestions including adjusting medication frequency and trying different shampoos.
A 41-year-old with over 10 years of hairloss showed progress after 2 months using topical finasteride and minoxidil, dermaroller, DHT blocker shampoo, laser cap, and vitamins B12, Biotin, D3. Commenters are impressed with the results and suggest continued treatment and focus on health for further improvement.
A 31-year-old male with low normal-range testosterone and DHT is experiencing significant hairloss from the front scalp. He has tried Minoxidil, vitamin D3 and B12 supplements, and exercises regularly but is still seeking the root cause and effective treatment.
The user experienced a sudden and severe hairloss after 1.5 years of successful treatment with finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to check their thyroid and vitamin D levels as potential causes.
A user's decision to shave their head after struggling with hairloss for seven years, and the medications and treatments they are using to attempt regrowth. They also discuss potential future treatments that may come out in the near future.
PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.
A user shared their 5-month hairloss treatment progress, using 1mg finasteride, daily GHK-CU injections, keratin/biotin/MSM supplements, Pura D’Or shampoo and conditioner, Ayurvedic oil, ketoconazole thrice weekly, and weekly microneedling with topical GHK-CU. The post includes progress pictures.
A user successfully regrew hair using 1mg finasteride, switching to 0.5mg dutasteride, and maintaining 5mg oral minoxidil, with significant improvements noted after switching to dutasteride. The user experienced shedding phases but ultimately achieved regrowth and is now comfortable without wearing a hat.
The user shared a 10-month hairline update using 5% topical Minoxidil and 2.5% oral Finasteride, noting some improvement despite a second shedding phase. They switched to oral Minoxidil for convenience, which may have caused the shedding.
A new hairloss treatment involving Keratin Microsphere Gel is discussed, with skepticism and jokes about its effectiveness and comparisons to other treatments. Users are doubtful and make light of the situation, referencing past disappointments and the study's focus on mice.
Switching from spironolactone to bicalutamide caused severe hair shedding, despite using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and estradiol injections. The user is experiencing androgenetic alopecia and is seeking solutions to stop the hairloss.
A 40-year-old user shared their hairloss treatment progress since October 2023, using exosome treatment, minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. They started slacking on microneedling in February after stopping minoxidil.
Hairloss affects mental health, with negative comments from others being common. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used, and some focus on self-improvement and humor to handle societal judgments.
The user noticed hair thinning during COVID, tried home remedies, and then started finasteride in March and minoxidil in August. They shared progress pictures of their hairloss journey.
A user has been losing hair for two and a half years after a tropical trip and illness. A dermatologist prescribed betamethasone valerate 0.1% lotion, but the user is unsure if it's safe or effective for general hairloss.
A new potential hairloss treatment called HMI-115, and the cost of this treatment which may be expensive due to production costs but could be competitive with other treatments such as hair transplants.
This user discussed their hairloss journey and shared pictures to get advice on the best treatment option. They had been using finasteride since November 2020, with a minimal amount of ground lost, and recently added minoxidil in April 2021. A transplant was suggested as an option, although they have not made a decision yet.
Finasteride can help extend the hair growth cycle and improve hair density, allowing for long hair despite initial shedding. Periodic shedding may occur, but it typically does not affect healthy hair significantly.
A 17-year-old is concerned about hairloss and shares photos for opinions. A user responds that the hair looks normal but is hard to assess from the images.
The user shared their 10-year hairloss journey, discussing treatments like oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and LLLT, and ultimately deciding on a hair transplant. They also explored the possibility of having alopecia areata incognita and advised seeking multiple opinions before surgery.
Hair systems are effective for hairloss, offering benefits over treatments like finasteride. Personal choice and confidence in appearance are emphasized.
A non-binary individual experienced hairloss after stopping hormone replacement therapy and is using oral Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are hopeful for regrowth but may use wigs due to the high cost and uncertain effectiveness of additional treatments like mesotherapy and PRP.
A user has been on finasteride for 4 months, experiencing persistent hair shedding despite improvements. Others suggest adding keto shampoo and note that shedding is normal.
A user likes a natural hair styling product that makes their hair look thicker and is seeking opinions on whether it could harm hair follicles. They also question if cold water is sufficient to wash the product out and mention they are experiencing hair thinning.