A new hairloss treatment using dermal exosomes can restore up to 90% of lost hair in mice. Users discuss potential human trials and compare it to Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Young men experiencing hairloss should consult a dermatologist and consider treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Shaving is an option, but medications can help maintain and regrow hair, though results vary.
The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil, such as palpitations and insomnia, and switched to topical minoxidil, which led to noticeable hair regrowth, especially at the hairline. They also use finasteride and observed increased hair shedding initially, which later stabilized.
A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since September 2024, with improvement except in the frontal/middle scalp area. He seeks advice on additional treatments and has started scalp massages.
Eli Lilly's drug baricitinib showed effectiveness in treating alopecia areata, with higher doses resulting in significant hair regrowth compared to placebo. The treatment is not for male pattern baldness.
Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hairloss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hairloss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
The user is experiencing hair shedding after using minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride while planning to increase their oral minoxidil dose. They also use nicotine pouches, Vyvanse, and GHK-Cu, and have noticed thicker eyebrows and lashes from oral minoxidil.
A 25-year-old male is experiencing hair thinning at the hairline and vertex, considering using a dermapen or dermastamp, and seeking advice on whether to continue with natural remedies like onion juice and rosemary oil or start using minoxidil or finasteride. He is also looking for recommendations on microneedling devices.
Oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride are considered effective for hairline and hair recovery, but results vary. Topical minoxidil can still be used for beard and eyebrows even when taking oral versions.
The person is experiencing sudden hairloss for six months and treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins are not working. Another person suggests the hairloss might not be androgenetic alopecia but could be telogen effluvium or an inflammatory condition.
A 29-year-old is experiencing hairline loss and has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two months, considering adding RU58841. They are advised to get a blood test for deficiencies and to style their hair instead of frequent haircuts.
A 20-year-old is dealing with hairloss, using finasteride and oral minoxidil, and considering dutasteride. Others suggest treatments like dutasteride, hair transplants, therapy, and lifestyle changes to boost confidence and mental health.
Hair restoration after FUE surgery, with discussions on using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair maintenance and growth. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting varying side effects and effectiveness.
A trans woman is experiencing hairloss and is considering treatments like cyproterone, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. She is concerned about potential hair growth on her face, chest, or legs due to minoxidil.
The user experienced hair regrowth with Minoxidil but noticed some hairloss after stopping microneedling for two months. They are hesitant to use finasteride again due to side effects and are considering other DHT blockers.
The user experienced significant hair shedding initially but saw progress after 8 months using 1.25 mg of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They noticed increased hair growth on their eyelashes, eyebrows, and body, and considered increasing the dosage but decided to maintain the current regimen.
A 35-year-old shared a 2-month update on their hair transplant of 3153 grafts, noting redness, itching, and some pimples, while using finasteride for over 12 years to maintain hair. Users discussed the effectiveness and timing of starting finasteride, with some suggesting consulting a doctor for young individuals considering the treatment.
The user is experiencing a strange hairloss pattern despite using dutasteride for 3 years and minoxidil with tretinoin for 1.5 years. They recently added microneedling and are considering a scalp biopsy to understand the cause.
OP is concerned about hairline recession and was advised by dermatologists to use Minoxidil on the hairline, despite doubts about its effectiveness there. OP is unsure about not being prescribed Finasteride and is considering whether to seek it independently.
The user experienced hairloss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
Users discuss hairloss and styling techniques to conceal thinning hair, mentioning treatments like finasteride and oral minoxidil. Some stop hairloss but not regrow hair, considering options like scalp micropigmentation or hair transplants.
Minoxidil foam and oral finasteride resulted in significant hair regrowth, especially on the hairline, with no side effects from finasteride. The user applied Rogaine 5% for minoxidil.
A 28-year-old male shares his hairloss journey, starting with a hair transplant in February 2024 and using finasteride, later switching to dutasteride in January 2025. He has not used minoxidil and is satisfied with the results, despite some side effects like temporary nipple pain and a spike in libido.
The user underwent two FUT hair transplant surgeries with subpar results, leading to disappointment and continued use of Minoxidil, laser cap, dermaroll, and biotin. They advise thorough research before committing to hair transplants, especially for those with advanced hairloss.
The user started using a hairloss 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.
Melatonin, gingko biloba, and biotin are effective for treating hairloss with good tolerability. Alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and other peptides are also discussed.
The user has been on finasteride and minoxidil since 2020 and increased dutasteride and minoxidil doses in June 2024, but still experiences hairloss. Despite trying pyrilutamide without success, opinions vary on whether the hairloss is significant, with some suggesting it might be due to lighting, angles, or a regular shedding cycle.
Minoxidil and finasteride have improved hair thickness and density, but temple areas remain stubborn. Continued use is recommended, with suggestions for topical minoxidil, microneedling, or considering a hair transplant for further improvement.