Taking proactive steps to manage hair loss such as using finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma pen; having hobbies, paying attention to those around you, exercising, and doing more good than harm.
A user decided to use a hair system after 10 years of hair loss, avoiding surgery and supplements due to potential side effects. They were nervous but hopeful for natural-looking results.
A user began treating hair loss with dermastamping, castor oil, peppermint oil, biotin, and nizoral, and has started taking finasteride (generic proscar) with plans to include DIM and zinc supplements. The user aims to maintain current hair and regrow hair at the temples, and will avoid hair loss forums for a month to minimize stress.
A 24-year-old male saw major hair regrowth progress in 3 months using Nizoral, minoxidil, finasteride, vitamins, and dermarolling. After 7 months, he switched to liquid minoxidil, oral finasteride, and stopped dermarolling.
Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.
The user has been on Finasteride for 13 months without results and plans to switch to Dutasteride. They are considering adding Minoxidil to prevent further hair loss and are seeking advice on the effectiveness of combining these treatments.
A user from France is seeking ways to obtain oral minoxidil in the EU without a prescription, as local doctors are hesitant to prescribe it. Suggestions include visiting Spain for a prescription, ordering online, or consulting doctors in other EU countries like Portugal.
Finasteride is being considered for purchase in Turkey due to cheaper prices and availability compared to Hungary and Poland. The user seeks information on over-the-counter availability, pricing, and reliable pharmacies in Istanbul.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.
The user is using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, and plans to add low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to treat hair thinning. They shared progress pictures showing results from May 8th to June 7th.
Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.
A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for almost four months to combat hair loss, seeing reduced shedding and some regrowth. Users advise against drinking minoxidil and suggest that using both finasteride and dutasteride together is overkill.
The conversation is about purchasing KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) on Amazon, now called Koshine. A user mentioned their order is expected to arrive between August 22 and September 13.
A user bought questionable RU58841 powder from AliExpress and seeks a way to test its composition in Europe. Another user suggests using Janoshik for testing.
The conversation is about obtaining pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment from China through a contact, with details on pricing and shipping. The user offers to facilitate the purchase and shipment for a small commission.
A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.
A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.
A Danish citizen warns against NordicHairGrowth.com, claiming it falsely advertises products for treating androgenic alopecia. The company's ingredients and claims are disputed, including a non-existent patented ingredient RP-24, and a non-verifiable clinical trial.
A group buy for hair loss treatments including Harmine 19a, TM5614, Abiraterone Acetate, and others. A compound, BMS-202, that can potentially reverse gray hair is also mentioned.
User reports 3.5 months on oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss. They see improvement in crown area and thicker hair, trusting the process.
Obtaining treatments for hair loss that are not approved in one's own country, such as pyrilutamide or GT20029. It was suggested to use a middleman to get it, but there is the risk of getting low quality or fake products.
A female user's experience with topical and oral finasteride for hair loss, which has been successful as evidenced by the reduction of miniaturized hairs. Replies to the post discussed the recommended dosage for females versus males.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride; how the user experienced prolonged worsening of their hair despite taking both medications; and finally, that this story is consistent with other experiences.
Obtaining treatments for hair loss, such as Finasteride and Minoxidil, without a prescription in some European countries. Replies to the post included experiences of being able to obtain treatments through pharmacies without prescriptions.
The user experienced side effects from finasteride and is considering adding Alfatradiol or Fluridil to their regimen, which includes Minoxidil, dermarolling, and ketoconazole. Fluridil is noted to be more effective than Alfatradiol but less effective than finasteride, with mild side effects reported.
The user is considering Botox for scalp hair loss and currently uses finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and green tea extract. They seek information on potential risks and effectiveness.
Finasteride can cause initial hair shedding as part of the treatment process, which is normal and often leads to regrowth of healthier hair. Users discuss experiencing multiple shedding phases and emphasize patience, as results can take several months to become noticeable.
Creatine does not increase testosterone or DHT, and there is no evidence it causes hair loss. Some users report improved gym performance and mood with creatine, while others are concerned about potential hair loss, but scientific research does not support these concerns.
Finasteride can help extend the hair growth cycle and improve hair density, allowing for long hair despite initial shedding. Periodic shedding may occur, but it typically does not affect healthy hair significantly.