Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.
The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.
The conversation is about managing seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss using treatments like Nizoral, Kelual DS, KPL, and MCT oil daily. The user is concerned about the effectiveness and safety of using MCT oil every day.
The user experienced sideeffects commonly attributed to Finasteride without ever taking the drug, suggesting these issues may stem from other life factors. They advise considering other potential causes before blaming Finasteride for such sideeffects.
After experiencing hair loss due to alopecia areata following COVID-19 vaccination and infection, the individual saw improvement with steroid treatments and Olumiant. They paused Olumiant during a second COVID-19 infection and expressed concern about potential hair loss flare-ups.
A user experienced severe sideeffects, including erectile dysfunction and testicular pain, after taking finasteride for hair loss. They recommend sticking to minoxidil and biotin and avoiding finasteride due to potential risks.
The user started using topical finasteride three days ago alongside minoxidil and is experiencing testicular pain, which they believe is a nocebo effect. They are anxious about the dosage and seeking advice on whether increasing the application frequency affects the overall dosage.
Applying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with concerns about sideeffects and application timing. Some users experience sideeffects, while others manage without issues, and there's interest in future treatments like pyrilutamide.
Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and sideeffects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing sideeffects.
Topical estradiol may help with hair loss but can have systemic effects, like reduced testosterone production. Using estrogen blockers can have negative sideeffects, such as joint pain and reduced sex drive.
Being overweight may increase finasteride sideeffects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these sideeffects.
The conversation discusses using hormones like pregnenolone and tongkat ali to counteract sexual sideeffects from hair loss medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil. The user stopped the other medications but continues using minoxidil while seeking advice on maintaining libido.
The user is struggling with seborrheic dermatitis and plans to try ciclopirox olamine after finding ketoconazole too drying. They are also using finasteride daily.
A user with seborrheic dermatitis and traction alopecia is seeking alternatives to minoxidil for hair loss, considering rosemary oil for its anti-inflammatory properties. They express concerns about potential sideeffects and effectiveness of various treatments, including rosemary oil, caffeine, and Redensyl.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over seven months using a combination of oral dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and iron. They plan to continue treatments to prepare for a potential hair transplant.
After years of using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without success, the individual decided to shave their head and stop treatment. They considered scalp micropigmentation and hair systems but ultimately accepted their hair loss.
User shared 9-month hair regrowth progress using a Fin/Min spray from HIMS, with additional microneedling. Other users praised the results and discussed the effectiveness of topical treatments.
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1% is used for hair loss, applied after showering and massaged into the damp scalp. The user is seeking information on its effectiveness for hair loss.
A user was diagnosed with male pattern baldness and prescribed biotin, vitamin D, a hair serum, fluocinolone shampoo, and a gel with minoxidil and finasteride. Other users suggest focusing on oral finasteride and minoxidil, questioning the necessity of the other treatments.
Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential sideeffects.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride but found success with Dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They recommend trying Dutasteride if finasteride causes issues.
A user with seborrheic dermatitis uses Ketoconazole 2% and Betamethasone and is considering starting Minoxidil for thinning hair. They are concerned about using Minoxidil and Betamethasone simultaneously.
A user experienced severe sexual sideeffects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that sideeffects may be more common than reported.
A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious sideeffects.
The user experienced significant hair growth with oral finasteride but stopped due to sideeffects. They are considering trying topical finasteride again while waiting for a dermatologist appointment.
The user shared their experience with CB-03-01 (Breezula/Clascoterone) for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and improved hair appearance but experiencing significant sleep disturbances and low energy due to HPA axis suppression. They decided to stop using it due to these sideeffects and are waiting for GT20029 as an alternative.
The user discusses experiencing sideeffects from topical finasteride but not from oral finasteride, seeking advice on this issue. They mention a gradual increase in oral finasteride dosage with no sideeffects.
A user is experiencing hair loss despite using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and is seeking advice on further treatments. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, addressing scalp inflammation, and considering dietary changes and supplements.
Clascoterone is being discussed for hair loss, but its current acne formulation may not be suitable for scalp use due to potential skin irritation and lower dosage compared to Breezula. Users mention other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide, with some expressing skepticism about clascoterone's effectiveness for hair loss.