A 24-year-old male experiencing diffused thinning discusses his DHT levels and hair density issues. He has not used finasteride or dutasteride and is considering AR inhibitors.
Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.
A 23-year-old male had a hair transplant with 3500 grafts and is using finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and a keto shampoo. He seeks advice on crown regrowth and when to start dermastamping.
The user experienced a sudden decrease in hair density after starting alfatradiol while already using finasteride. Another user mentioned that initial shedding can occur with hair loss treatments, but it may not last long.
The conversation discusses a user experiencing short, curly, wiry hair above and behind the ears, linking it to pattern baldness. The user suggests starting treatment early but personally chose not to pursue treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 due to the hassle.
Yunce Medical, a Chinese company, is developing hair multiplication technology similar to Stemson Therapeutics, with potential for quicker availability due to favorable regulations. Users express skepticism and hope for future advancements in hair loss treatments.
DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
A 21-year-old shares their one-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, experiencing initial shedding but eventual regrowth, especially on the crown. They consider switching to dutasteride due to continued hair loss at the front temple and mid-scalp areas.
A user jokes about their 2-year-old son having their hairline and asks if it's too late for finasteride. Replies include humorous suggestions like growing a beard, working out, and hair transplants.
The user is experiencing severe hair loss after surgery and stress, with thinning all over the head, including the sides and neck. They are unsure if it's due to DUPA or alopecia areata incognita, and doctors have not observed miniaturization.
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.
The user is using a treatment of topical minoxidil 7% and finasteride 0.1% twice daily, along with a low-level laser therapy cap, biotin, and collagen supplements, and is seeing good progress on the hairline and temples but not the midscalp. They experienced initial shedding, saw results by month three, and are happy with the progress, though some users express concern about using finasteride at a young age.
A 17-year-old is concerned that taking finasteride might affect facial bone growth and is considering switching to topical finasteride due to its reduced systemic effects. They are also using oral minoxidil and exploring other hair loss treatments like microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
A user is unsure if their hairline is regrowing or receding after 4 months of oral dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg. Another user thinks it looks better with new small hairs growing.
A 30-year-old with a family history of receding hairlines is considering starting finasteride due to gradual hairline recession. They are seeking advice on whether to begin treatment or if they are worrying unnecessarily.
A 30-year-old man with hairline recession is considering using 1% Clascoterone cream on his hairline while awaiting a 5% Breezula product. He has been using oral Minoxidil for four years but stopped using Finasteride due to side effects.
A 20-year-old noticed hairline changes after using testosterone and started finasteride to address it. They are considering using minoxidil but are advised to monitor progress on finasteride first before adding it.
17M approaching Norwood 2, using topical minoxidil and considering finasteride, oral minoxidil, and pyrilutamide. Plans to study dermatology and possibly get a hair transplant at 25 if treatments don't work.
The conversation is a satirical discussion about hair loss treatments, jokingly suggesting using a Cocker Spaniel as an alternative to actual treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermarolling.
Ronaldo's hairline remains sharp, while his brother's is receding. Opinions vary on whether Ronaldo uses treatments like finasteride or has had hair transplants, with some attributing his hairline to genetics and others to possible medical interventions.
Curly and wavy hair can make hair loss appear worse due to clumping, but using less product, shorter cuts, and leave-in conditioner can help manage appearance. Minoxidil and finasteride are considered for treatment, and some find that styling can hide thinning areas.
Adipose-derived stem cells with ATP improved hair regrowth in male and female mice with androgenetic alopecia. The most effective treatments were low dose stem cells with ATP for males and medium dose stem cells with non-liposomal ATP for females.
Using a silicone shampoo brush with ketoconazole shampoo may increase hair shedding if used roughly. Hair that sheds during shampooing would have fallen out eventually.
A 20-year-old is using dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride with stemoxydine, alfatradiol, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermapen for hair loss and is considering mixing these treatments to save time. They are also contemplating a hair transplant that requires 3500 grafts.
The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.
New hair loss treatment called scube3 discussed with mixed opinions. Concerns about pharmaceutical companies preferring repetitive treatments over cures due to profit.
A user with diffuse thinning noticed stubble-like hairs on their scalp after using 2% ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, castor oil, Vitamin D3, biotin, and iron supplements. They are unsure if this indicates regrowth or miniaturized hairs.
A 25-year-old user shared progress pictures after using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for nearly four months, reporting significant crown gains and slight temple progress without side effects. The user chews a Hims 3-in-1 tablet and has not experienced any shedding due to starting with a shaved head.