A female user is seeking a DHTblocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.
A user shared their experience with Spironolactone for hair loss, noting it stopped hair loss and cleared acne but had side effects like frequent urination and potential kidney damage. They also mentioned Bicalutamide as a potentially more potent DHTblocker with fewer side effects and asked for others' experiences with DHTblockers for women.
DHTblockers like finasteride are not recommended for teenagers due to potential impacts on sexual development, though some users report no side effects. It's generally advised to wait until at least 18 and consult a doctor.
The conversation discusses using natural DHTblockers like saw palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum africanum bark, and nettle root as alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness. Some users report minimal improvement with natural options and better results with finasteride or dutasteride, despite concerns about potential side effects.
The conversation is about using natural DHTblockers like saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and stinging nettle extract for hair loss. Saw palmetto is noted to potentially halt mild hair loss.
A 24-year-old experiencing severe hair thinning has been using minoxidil for 2 years but is still shedding hair. A doctor recommended plasma treatment over a DHTblocker for better and healthier results.
A user is seeking hair loss treatments without using systemic DHTblockers like finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include clascoterone (not FDA approved), pyrilutamide, RU58841, and low-dose topical finasteride, with a recommendation to consult a doctor.
Users discuss alternatives to DHTblockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHTblockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.
A person in prison is seeking advice on maintaining hair with treatments like Minoxidil and dutasteride, and others suggest options like Propecia, HRT, or going bald. The conversation includes jokes and serious concerns about the challenges of accessing hair loss treatments in prison.
A user is experiencing hair thinning and is using a peptide with oleanic acid as a DHTblocker, along with minoxidil, while waiting for topical finasteride. They plan to use a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamp, ketoconazole, and scalp massages, but are advised to stick to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
User taking 1mg finasteride daily for 2 years, wants to block more scalp DHT. Seeks reference for additional topical DHTblockers like alfatradiol and fluridil.
A female experiencing hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy is using oral Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and finasteride, but still losing hair. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, using topical anti-androgens, and reducing Nizoral shampoo use to prevent scalp dryness.
The user experienced hair loss starting at 16 and used finasteride and minoxidil, later switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved hair thickness after an initial shedding phase. The user also noted the importance of using shampoo to manage dermatitis and maintain scalp health.
The conversation discusses natural DHTblockers like rice bran oil, which may reduce 5α-reductase activity similarly to Minoxidil and Dutasteride. One user argues that finasteride is more reliable and effective than natural alternatives.
The conversation discusses challenges in obtaining finasteride in the Netherlands and explores alternatives like natural DHTblockers and topical finasteride. Suggestions include consulting different doctors or dermatologists and considering cost-effective options like cutting higher-dose tablets.
Finasteride is a controversial hair loss treatment, with some users experiencing positive results and others facing side effects like erectile dysfunction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of personal choice and informed decision-making.
A 20-year-old saw significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using DHTblockers (finasteride and dutasteride) and 6 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estradiol. The regrowth is attributed to low testosterone and high estradiol levels, without using Minoxidil.
A 19-year-old using a DHTblocker and experiencing hair regrowth wonders if significant thickening will occur between 12-18 months or later. The discussion involves treatments like oral minoxidil and finasteride.
Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil are generally considered ineffective for hair regrowth compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report that finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride are more reliable for maintaining and regrowing hair.
Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.
The conversation is about using natural DHTblockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair regrowth alone is questioned, with interest in its use with oral minoxidil. The discussion also considers whether finasteride or dutasteride is the better DHTblocker and if switching to dutasteride is advisable for those without side effects from finasteride.
Curcumin, found in turmeric, may reduce DHT levels and hair loss, similar to finasteride, but without its side effects. However, natural DHTblockers are generally considered too weak to make a significant difference in hair loss.
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride and is considering adding minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to daily dutasteride and adding a topical anti-androgen.
The conversation discusses the impact of vitamins, stress reduction, and appropriate shampoo on hair health, with the original poster noting slight improvements after two months of using vitamins B5, B6, zinc, and a suitable shampoo. Many users express skepticism about the effectiveness of vitamins for hair loss unless there is a deficiency, emphasizing the importance of addressing DHT and considering 5AR inhibitors.
The user has been using dutasteride and finasteride but still experiences hair loss and high DHT levels. They plan to try topical finasteride and RU58841 while continuing dutasteride to see if topicals are more effective.
Taking finasteride alone did not stop hair loss, but adding vitamin D3 and iron supplements improved hair coverage and quality. It's important to check and address deficiencies, but caution is advised with iron supplementation without medical guidance.
