A user experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They're considering trying dutasteride or shaving their head if the situation doesn't improve.
A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.
A user shared their boyfriend's hair progress after using topical minoxidil 5%, oral finasteride 1 mg, supplements, rosemary scalp pre-wash, ketoconazole shampoo, red light therapy, and PRP sessions. The user plans to start dermarolling in January and has noticed significant improvement in hair density.
The user is experiencing a greasy and dandruff-prone scalp from using RU58841 with glycerin and is seeking alternative carriers for seborrheic dermatitis. They are also using dutasteride 0.5mg.
Minoxidil non-responders may benefit from using minoxidil sulfate due to reduced sulfotransferase activity in their scalps. Users are encouraged to share their experiences with minoxidil sulfate.
A 27-year-old male is experiencing a recurring pattern of hair loss after 5 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, despite initial success. He is considering using topical androgen receptor blockers like RU58841, pyrilutamide, or clascoterone to address potential androgen receptor hypersensitivity.
The user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using dutasteride, initially combined with minoxidil, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and hairline over 1.5 years. They stopped minoxidil due to its greasiness but continued with dutasteride every other day, experiencing manageable shedding and no serious side effects.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
The conversation is about finding a non-mint scented topical dutasteride for hair loss treatment. The user dislikes the mint scent in current options and seeks an unscented alternative.
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.
PP405 shows promise in treating severe hair loss, with 31% of users experiencing over 20% hair density increase in four weeks, faster than minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the results' significance and long-term efficacy.
User has been using minoxidil for 5 years and recently started finasteride, 2% nizoral shampoo, low light level laser helmet, microneedling, and biotin supplement to prepare for a hair transplant. Another user suggests it's not too much and mentions additional treatments like dutasteride, oral min, RU, and pyrilutamide.
Inconsistent minoxidil use led to hair loss, prompting a plan to resume consistent application with derma stamping, red light therapy, and DHT blockers like clascoterone or RU58841. The user avoids finasteride and dutasteride due to past side effects.
Dutasteride is discussed as a treatment that makes hair loss impossible, with some users sharing experiences of hair regrowth and side effects. Finasteride and oral minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with concerns about side effects and effectiveness.
The conversation is about concerns over using a combination spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for hair loss. The user is worried about potential scalp irritation and considers using separate products to better manage sensitivity.
The user is using finasteride, HGH, GHK-CU, BPC-157, KPV, biotin/collagen/keratin vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-dose naltrexone to address hair loss, avoiding minoxidil due to past shedding experiences. Adenosine is discussed as a potential alternative to minoxidil, though it is noted to be expensive and hard to find.
The user experienced significant hair shedding and dryness after starting minoxidil 8 months post-hair transplant, despite using finasteride and oils like castor and pumpkin seed oil. They expressed concern over the loss of density and the appearance of a failed transplant.
A 23-year-old achieved significant hairline regrowth using minoxidil, saw palmetto, collagen peptides, biotin, omega-3, iron, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp care techniques, without finasteride or dutasteride. The user attributes success to this combination but is unsure which element is most effective.
Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.
The user started using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss and is questioning the effectiveness of additional products like caffeine shampoos. Another user suggests using RU58841 for added benefits.
A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia has been using minoxidil, spironolactone, and dutasteride but sees little improvement in hair thinning. She is considering switching to oral minoxidil and exploring other treatments like PRP and hair systems.
The user shared their 3-month hair progress using oral dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and dermastamping, reporting positive results. They use 2% Nizoral shampoo and have not experienced any side effects like changes in libido.
A 15-year-old is concerned about hair loss, possibly at Norwood 2 or 3, and is using shampoos and conditioners recommended by a trichologist. Suggestions include considering topical minoxidil and consulting a doctor about topical anti-DHT treatments like finasteride or RU58841, but avoiding 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors at this age.
A 24-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia is using a treatment of Dutasteride 0.5 mg, oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg, L-cysteine, and a Ketoconazole/Caffeine/CBD shampoo. He's considering using a dermaroller to improve results, taking biotin and iron vitamins, and quitting nicotine due to its potential link to hair loss.
PP405 shows promise in activating dormant hair follicles and increasing hair counts but lacks detailed efficacy data compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some optimism and skepticism about its effectiveness.
A 30-year-old man shared his 3-month progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream for hair loss, reporting no side effects. He also takes supplements like Vitamin D3, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc, and plans to add Biotin.
The user started using a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil spray twice daily, 1% finasteride spray once daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, experiencing significant hair shedding. The shedding is seen as a positive sign, indicating hair follicles are entering a new growth phase.
Zinc pyrithione and ketoconazole shampoos may help reduce hair loss by removing DHT from the scalp. Users discuss various treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and non-pharmaceutical options like castor oil and dermarolling.
Using a mix of castor, rosemary, and peppermint oils may cause increased hair shedding during washing, possibly due to the need for more rigorous cleaning. The user experiences no irritation but notices more hair fall when using these oils.