The user has been using topical finasteride since October without improvement and is considering adding a caffeine product with dimethylglycine. Another user suggests caffeine is more promising and advises consulting a dermatologist about the lack of progress with finasteride.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.
Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.
The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.
DUPA is considered more treatable than FAPD, as FAPD involves scarring that prevents hair regrowth. The user has started treatment with oral dutasteride and minoxidil, hoping for better results than previous treatments.
The user is considering using dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss and has recurrent folliculitis. Another user suggests treating the folliculitis and notes diffuse thinning.
Microneedling frequency and depth, with suggested protocols involving 0.3mm every day before applying topical treatments like Minoxidil or Finasteride, and 0.5-1.5mm once or twice a month for wounding.
Minoxidil may not be effective due to low sulfotransferase activity, and the user considers adding tretinoin to the regimen. They are unsure about the timing and combination with microneedling.
The user experienced excessive bleeding during microneedling after consuming caffeine and THC, and is unsure if they should continue with the same routine. They are seeking advice on whether the bleeding is a cause for concern.
A 22-year-old female with AGA due to PCOS is using 5% minoxidil foam and 2mg finasteride daily, and is seeking advice on microneedling frequency and safety. Concerns about finasteride dosage and its effects on PCOS were discussed, with emphasis on trusting the prescribed treatment plan.
The user is using oral Minoxidil, oral Dutasteride, microneedling, and RU58841 for hair loss, noticing slow progress with small hairs appearing. They are inconsistent with microneedling frequency, sometimes doing it weekly or skipping weeks.
Dutasteride mesotherapy in women with metabolic syndrome accelerated hair loss after initial regrowth, while women without metabolic syndrome saw continuous regrowth. The user with mild insulin resistance is hesitant to try topical dutasteride and seeks experiences from others with insulin resistance.
A 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.
The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, ketoconazole, and derma stamping. Users share their experiences, with one noting improved scalp health and slight regrowth, while another considers switching treatments due to lack of progress.
The user is struggling with seborrheic dermatitis and plans to try ciclopirox olamine after finding ketoconazole too drying. They are also using finasteride daily.
The user is currently using Minoxidil foam and Dutasteride daily but still experiencing severe hair loss. They are considering adding topical Finasteride, Fluridil, Microneedling, and Tretinoin to their treatment despite the high cost and are seeking suggestions.
The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.
User "logart89" claims DUT 3 times a week is better than daily FIN for hair loss. Their routine includes DUT, topical DUT, stemoxydine and alfatradiol mix, 5% minoxidil with tretinoin, and weekly derma stamping.
A 32-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.
The conversation discusses scalp itching and tenderness after microneedling, despite using medicated shampoos and proper sanitation. The user plans to see a dermatologist and is concerned about possible infection or allergic reaction.
The conversation discusses microneedling for hair loss, with the original poster experiencing pinpoint bleeding after using needles of 1.25mm and 0.5mm, possibly due to adding GHK-Cu to their treatment regimen. They are inquiring if others bleed at similar depths.
Hair loss treatment progress with Dut, Min, Keto, needling, and RU/Min/Fin/Dut topical. User noticed improvement, believes RU and needling most effective.
A user's progress with treating hair loss by using finasteride (1mg MWF) and minoxidil (5% once daily), occasionally using ketoconazole gel, and dermarolling 1.5mm every two weeks; other users' responses are positive and ask for more information about the treatment regimen.
The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and risks of using topical finasteride for hair loss, with considerations about using DMSO as a vehicle for application. Concerns are raised about DMSO's safety, absorption issues, and the systemic effects of topical finasteride.
Microneedling at depths greater than 0.6 mm may damage miniaturized hair follicles, with 0.5 mm showing better results for hair regrowth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil enhances absorption, but caution is advised to avoid damaging follicles.
The user reports that after 4 months of microneedling, 10 months of Minoxidil, 2 years of finasteride, and using ketoconazole 3 times a week, their hair has become less dense in the treated areas. Despite initial shedding and continued treatment, they have not seen improvement and feel their body is resistant to the medications.
The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.
OP saw positive results from 4 months of finasteride, vitamin D3, and microneedling. They plan to add rosemary and castor oil but decided against using minoxidil.