Quitting smoking and vaping, along with taking spirulina, improved hair thickness for some users. Others noted that smoking, vaping, and drinking may contribute to hair thinning.
Finasteride users discuss potential side effects, including Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS), with varying opinions on its legitimacy and impact. Some users report side effects like changes in semen consistency and reduced pre-ejaculate, while others emphasize the rarity and reversibility of side effects.
A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.
User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hair loss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.
The conversation is about a potential new hair loss treatment called Breezula CB-03-01. Users are discussing updates on its development and sharing personal experiences with making or using it.
A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these side effects are common.
A 34-year-old man with diffuse hair loss experienced regrowth and hair thickening using daily Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, a specialized shampoo, and microneedling. He switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride after seeing significant improvement in a peer, reporting no side effects.
The user "Dekar__" is experiencing a significant shed on Minoxidil 5% foam after 2.5 months of use, with no visible regrowth yet. They are also using Alfatradiol.
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.
The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.
Bimatoprost (Latisse) may help with hair thinning but is expensive and less effective than minoxidil or finasteride. Combining treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and possibly RU58841 could be more effective for hair loss.
The user added topical minoxidil to their finasteride regimen, resulting in healthier hair and some regrowth, especially after quitting nicotine. They experienced minimal shedding and noted improvements in hairline density, finding the treatment mostly preventative.
Hair loss treatments, specifically Pyrilutamide and Minoxidil/Finasteride/RU58841. Participants discussed their experiences with them and the results they have seen so far.
Age-linked hair loss is linked to disappearing collagen. Treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and collagen supplements.
The conversation discusses the storage and use of pyrilutamide for hair loss, where one user advises against keeping it in the freezer as it may crystallize the active compounds.
Verteporfin is being explored for its potential to improve hair transplant outcomes by reducing scarring and increasing donor hair follicles. There is skepticism about the results, with some claiming misleading presentation of evidence.
People are waiting for KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) Phase 2 data to decide on hair loss treatments, with some considering finasteride or minoxidil in the meantime. Pyrilutamide is seen as a potentially stronger and safer alternative to finasteride, but concerns about side effects and availability remain.
The Phase 2 trial for Pyrilutamide in the US, which started a year after the China trials, and inquiring about any available information on when it will finish. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
A 28 year old male experiencing diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), with replies discussing the use of topical fin for hormone imbalances and Nizoral for seb derm.
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.
A 19-year-old transgender individual is experiencing worsening temple recession despite taking female hormones and 1.25mg finasteride. They are seeking advice on additional treatments to address hair loss.
The conversation discusses using ecklonia cava as a natural alternative to finasteride for hair loss. Users share their experiences and opinions on its effectiveness.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using RU58841, minoxidil, and microneedling during a high-dose steroid cycle. The user reported no side effects from RU58841 and plans to continue the regimen.
A 19-year-old male experiencing diffuse hair thinning has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for 6 months with no improvement. Suggestions include continuing the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, and considering nutritional or hormonal causes.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
Minoxidil and LLLT are compared for treating hair loss, with LLLT showing higher regrowth rates and fewer side effects. LLLT is less time-consuming and more suitable for those with health issues, while Minoxidil requires daily application.
Minoxidil 0.5% MMP® showed better results in parietal-vertex regions for less advanced female pattern hair loss compared to Minoxidil 5%. MMP® with Minoxidil can improve the quality of life for these patients.
The user has been using a combination of treatments including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy to address hair loss but continues to experience shedding and density loss. Despite high testosterone and iron levels, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is considering adjusting treatment or exploring other options like a hair transplant.
A user needs to stop finasteride for 7 days to donate blood due to haemochromatosis. They are concerned if this break will affect their hair loss progress after 6 weeks of use.