Hair loss treatments like spironolactone often require lifelong use to maintain results. Stopping the medication can lead to increased testosterone levels and potential hair loss.
The conversation is about choosing between RU58841 and topical spironolactone for hair loss treatment. The user is currently using a topical solution with minoxidil, alfatradiol, and progesterone, and is concerned about side effects and effectiveness of both RU58841 and spironolactone.
The user has been using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and minoxidil foam for hair loss but feels their hair is not as thick as desired. They have stopped using RU58841 due to lack of results and are concerned about hair miniaturization despite these treatments.
An arthritis drug, baricitinib, is discussed as a potential treatment for autoimmune alopecia, not androgenetic alopecia. Ritlecitinib is also mentioned as a possible treatment for scarring alopecia.
Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to differences in sulfotransferase enzyme levels in the scalp, affecting people with conditions like ASD, liver disease, and androgenic alopecia. Treatments like topical tretinoin, microneedling, and using minoxidil sulfate instead of regular minoxidil can improve results for those with low enzyme levels.
The user is concerned about hair loss and considering using finasteride and minoxidil after a doctor suggested a steroid for a dry scalp. They are worried the steroid won't prevent further hair loss.
The user is experiencing some hair regrowth after six months on oral minoxidil (3mg), finasteride (1.2mg), and using 1% ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, with no side effects. They are advised to consult a doctor before adjusting doses and to consider blood tests for vitamin and mineral levels.
The user has been using topical minoxidil with tretinoin for 9 months without much regrowth and suspects finasteride is responsible for any improvement. They are inquiring about tests to determine response to topical minoxidil and seeking advice on switching to oral minoxidil, including potential side effects and monitoring requirements.
MaximusDurkimus shares experience with 0.25mg Finasteride, Minoxidil-induced lupus, and less than 10mg RU58841 for hair loss. Plans to try 0.025% topical Finasteride with 5% Stemoxydine and possibly Tretinoin, Fluridil, or CB-03-01 in the future.
The trichologist avoids recommending Minoxidil, focusing instead on changing medications monthly for seborrheic dermatitis, resulting in only slight improvement in hair quality and loss. The user is considering starting Minoxidil independently due to slow progress and personal distress.
The user has mostly recovered hair density using finasteride, alternating oral and topical minoxidil, and occasional dermarolling, but the crown area is still struggling. Advice includes continuing treatment for up to 24 months and possibly consulting a doctor if issues persist.
Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.
The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.
A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.
The user is considering minoxidil, clascoterone, and fluridil for hair loss, avoiding finasteride and RU58841. They are also contemplating a hair transplant and exploring the resilience of transplanted hair without finasteride.
RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.
The user has tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, but is considering a hair transplant due to insufficient progress. Some users suggest that the treatments have at least stabilized hair loss, and recommend consulting clinics for a potential hair transplant while continuing medication.
The user is experiencing hair loss, possibly due to androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, and has tried ketoconazole shampoo without success. They are hesitant to use finasteride due to potential side effects and are seeking advice on managing their condition.
A user discusses using latanoprost, a costly treatment that may extend the hair growth phase and improve hair quality, wondering why it's not more popular. They already use a combination of finasteride and minoxidil and plan to incorporate latanoprost into their routine.
The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, along with supplements like arginine and collagen, but has seen no improvement. They also suffer from chronic eczema, which may contribute to hair loss, but it is considered reversible.
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
The user observed that stopping nicotine and caffeine improved their scalp health while using oral finasteride. However, relapsing with caffeine and nicotine caused scalp tightness and inflammation.
Clascoterone has shown promising results in increasing hair density without systemic side effects, potentially offering benefits similar to finasteride. There is skepticism due to the lack of published photos despite the market interest.
The conversation discusses anticipation for CB-03-01, a potential new hair loss treatment that may be more effective and have a cleaner safety profile than finasteride. Users are hopeful but cautious, discussing current treatments like minoxidil, nizoral, and dermarolling, and the possibility of combining them with CB-03-01 for better results.
Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.
The user stopped oral treatments due to side effects and switched to a regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, azelaic acid, and dermaneedling, with recent addition of topical finasteride. They are questioning the long-term effectiveness of non-hormonal methods and considering hair transplantation.
The user is considering increasing their dutasteride dose and trying clascoterone or RU58841 for hair loss stabilization. They have used finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some success but recent setbacks.
The user started taking finasteride 1.5 years ago with some success in stopping hair loss but no regrowth, and is now experiencing increased hair loss after a recent operation, questioning if the medication stopped working or if the hair loss is temporary. They are considering switching to a different treatment and seeking advice.
The user is using a regimen including topical finasteride, ketoconazole, melatonin, keto shampoo, pyrilutamide, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss, and is considering switching to oral finasteride for convenience and potentially better results. Some users suggest switching to oral finasteride and checking for health issues like nutrient absorption, while others note maintenance or slight improvement in hair thickness.