A 57-year-old man uses a hair system, not a hair transplant, and likely had cosmetic procedures. Discussions include the effectiveness of hair systems and finasteride side effects.
A user shares their hair regrowth journey using finasteride and minoxidil, highlighting lifestyle changes to enhance results. Another user reports negative side effects from finasteride and plans to try ketoconazole shampoo and natural oils.
Stevia microneedles increased minoxidil absorption and hair growth in mice. The conversation humorously questions the applicability of these results to humans.
PP405 is a promising molecule that may reactivate dormant hair follicles, potentially offering a new treatment for hair loss. It is in phase 2 trials, with possible availability between 2027 and 2030.
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
Finasteride can slow beard growth, but minoxidil and dermarolling may enhance beard thickness. Minoxidil is suggested for permanent beard gains, while finasteride is mainly for scalp hair maintenance.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.
The user "LandB4TimeIn3D" shared their hair loss progress using finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They experienced shedding for the first few years but saw significant regrowth after about 2-3 years. They also mentioned using topical liquid minoxidil twice a day.
This conversation was about a user named Substantial_Pen_1099 who has been using an regimen of 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, and weekly 0.5mm dermarolling for hair loss treatment over the course of 3 months. Others in the conversation expressed disbelief at their progress, to which Substantial_Pen_1099 provided video proof as evidence.
A 35-year-old who has been using topical and oral Minoxidil and Finasteride with dermarolling and Nizoral for four months, experiencing improved hair health but not yet full coverage on the crown. Others have responded encouragingly to this progress.
Creatine may cause increased hair shedding due to androgen receptor sensitivity, despite limited evidence. The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil and seeks advice on whether shedding will stabilize, with suggestions including GHK-Cu and RU58841.
Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, though there is no scientific consensus. Personal experiences vary, with some reporting increased shedding and others seeing no effect.
Creatine is humorously blamed for hair loss, with users sharing exaggerated and satirical experiences. Some users report no hair loss with creatine, while others mention using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to manage hair loss.
The conversation discusses whether creatine is safe to use with finasteride for hair loss treatment. It suggests consulting a doctor before adjusting finasteride dosage.
RU58841 is preferred over finasteride for blocking DHT on the scalp, especially for those with aggressive MPB. Creatine is associated with increased hair shedding, even when using RU58841.
A user experimented with creatine while using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing increased bald spots and thinner hair, but attributed it to his hair cycle rather than creatine. Other users suggested that creatine doesn't cause hair loss directly, but increased testosterone from workouts might affect those with a genetic predisposition.
A 37-year-old with a receding hairline started using finasteride and plans to add minoxidil, concerned that creatine and whey protein might accelerate hair loss. Another user suggests these supplements likely don't increase testosterone or cause hair loss, advising to monitor personal experience.
Creatine may increase hair loss in those with male pattern baldness (MPB) due to increased DHT, but whey protein generally does not affect hair loss. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, and some users report increased shedding with creatine but not with whey protein.
The conversation discusses using topical dutasteride as an alternative to oral finasteride to prevent hair shedding caused by creatine supplementation. Users share experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and creatine, noting potential side effects and effectiveness concerns with topical treatments.
Finasteride users discussing creatine's impact on hair loss. Most believe creatine doesn't significantly affect hair, with some reporting no issues and others experiencing thinning.
The study on creatine monohydrate's effect on hair loss was withdrawn due to lack of support. Users discussed concerns about creatine potentially accelerating hair loss, especially for those using finasteride.
A user shared progress pictures after using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral Shampoo, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm depth for two months, reporting no side effects and discussing their routine and supplements. Commenters reacted positively, with one advising caution with creatine and another endorsing the benefits of microneedling.
The user experienced hair loss potentially due to creatine and stopped using it. They saw progress after three months using minoxidil, rosemary oil, and anti-dandruff shampoo.
The user shared their experience with taking 30g of creatine daily, noting no hair loss and improved physical performance, but minimal mental performance benefits. They also use 1.25mg of finasteride every other day.
The conversation discusses concerns about using cordyceps while on dutasteride due to potential DHT increase, with OP experiencing hair loss after using creatine. OP is advised to stop creatine and give dutasteride more time to evaluate its effectiveness.
A 19-year-old male plans to start finasteride due to hair thinning after using creatine. He seeks advice on finasteride's effectiveness, especially for Asians.
The user has been using finasteride for 18 months and minoxidil for 9 months, recently switching to dutasteride, but still struggles with hair growth at the hairline. They are considering taking creatine and are unsure if it would be a bad idea.
A 26-year-old male experienced hair regrowth and increased density after 6 months using oral finasteride and minoxidil tablets, along with a derma pen, multivitamins, omega-3, creatine, and L-citrulline. He plans to add RU58841 soon and is hopeful for further improvement.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil for six months without significant results, noticing thinning after increasing creatine dosage. They plan to consult a dermatologist to explore potential causes beyond androgenetic alopecia.