Finasteride worked better for frontal scalp hair loss, while dutasteride helped the crown and mid-scalp but worsened the frontal area. The user shared personal experiences and invited open dialogue.
A user shared progress pictures of a hair transplant done in Toronto, Canada. The conversation includes comments on the appearance of Antonio Conte, with some suggesting he looked better after shaving his head.
Kintor Pharma finished enrolling and dosing participants in a Phase I trial for a hair loss treatment called AR-PROTAC (GT20029). The effectiveness of another drug, pyrilutamide (KX-826), for hair loss will be clearer after a Phase 2 trial expected to complete in January 2023.
A humorous website where users upload and vote on hairlines is struggling due to lack of participation. The creator encourages people to join for fun and scalp justice.
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 conversation discusses changes in scalp texture and appearance in areas of hair loss, with concerns about the suitability of these areas for hair transplants. Users mention issues like fibrosis, inflammation, and thinner skin, advising caution and consultation with clinics before proceeding with transplants.
A user is considering combining oral and topical dutasteride to lower scalp DHT more effectively and is seeking advice on this approach. They are thinking about doing a patch test on their mid scalp.
The user started oral finasteride to improve hair regrowth, especially in the crown area, after only seeing some maintenance and regrowth with a regimen of micro-needling, topical Dutasteride, and Rogaine. They were initially concerned about side effects but decided to proceed after research and consultations.
A 40-year-old shared their positive experience with a second hair transplant at HDC Cyprus, involving 4148 grafts and costing around 9,000 euros. They used oral minoxidil, Dutasteride, biotin, and vitamins to aid recovery and were pleased with the results.
Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.
A 26-year-old experiencing crown hair loss after years of neglect due to mental health issues is advised to improve diet, wash hair regularly, and consider using Minoxidil and Finasteride for regrowth.
The user experienced hairline recession despite using topical finasteride/minoxidil and is considering whether misapplication was the cause. They are exploring options after experiencing side effects from oral finasteride, including possibly returning to the topical formulation with adjusted application methods.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including microneedling, Nizoral, LLLT, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. The user experienced initial shedding reduction with Nizoral and LLLT, but shedding resumed with Minoxidil and Finasteride, which is considered a normal part of the treatment process.
The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.
30 y/o male started balding at 22, began treatment at 29 using oral dut, oral min, derma rolling, nizoral shampoo, and considering low level light therapy. Plans to monitor progress for 1-2 years and may get hair transplant or use hair system if needed.
The user is using topical dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin but seeing no results or side effects. They also microneedle every two weeks but experience little bleeding, questioning if a thick scalp is preventing treatment effectiveness.
The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.
MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.
Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and microneedling are commonly used for temple regrowth, with varying results and timelines. Consistency and patience are emphasized, with some users seeing progress after several years.
The conversation discusses the potential for high doses of dutasteride to completely inhibit scalp DHT and speculates whether this could cure baldness when combined with a topical antiandrogen. Specific dosages mentioned are 0.5 mg reducing scalp DHT by 55% and 2.5 mg by about 79%.
The user lost ground on oral finasteride and plans to switch to topical finasteride/minoxidil and microneedling. They are curious if topical treatments are more effective than oral ones.
Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user reports progress in hair regrowth using finasteride every other day, topical minoxidil once daily, ketoconazole twice a week, and Vitamin D3 with zinc. They note improvement in temple areas and the appearance of baby hairs.
Blocking DHT is not a cure for hair loss; instead, altering how scalp follicles respond to DHT might be more effective. Current treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil are temporary solutions, and future approaches may involve gene therapy and bioengineering to change follicle behavior.
A 24-year-old with hair thinning is using a regimen including dutasteride, RU58841, HGH, GHK-cu, and other compounds to protect and regrow hair. They are also incorporating a mild cutting cycle with testosterone propionate, anavar, and tirzepatide.
The conversation humorously discusses using a full head wig for hair, beard, and perfect skin, with mentions of treatments like finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. It highlights a shift from serious hair loss discussions to satire and memes.
A 34-year-old underwent a hair transplant with 5,250 grafts, stem cell therapy, and PRP at Dr. Hakan Clinic in Istanbul, without using Minoxidil or Finasteride. Despite initial concerns about the hairline design, the user is optimistic about the results and plans to update progress over time.
This post and conversation are about the molecular mechanisms triggered by microneedling, specifically its effects on inflammation, tissue remodeling, epithelial proliferation, differentiation, and collagen synthesis. The discussion highlights the potential benefits of microneedling for hair loss treatment.
A 31-year-old male seeks advice on reversing crown and hairline baldness. Recommendations include using finasteride or dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.