A 21 year old male who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months to treat hairloss, and others sharing their experiences with the same treatments.
DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hairloss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hairloss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
The effectiveness of topical Minoxidil for frontal baldness and the differences between brands. Suggestions are made to use Finasteride and RU58841 in combination with Minoxidil to help treat hairloss.
An 18-year-old started taking 1mg of finasteride daily to address receding temples and is concerned about whether they will need to increase the dose or switch to dutasteride in the future. Users discuss that finasteride can slow hairloss for many years, but it is not a permanent solution, and individual responses vary.
Kintor Pharma completed patient enrollment for a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hairloss. Some believe GT20029 could replace finasteride if effective, while others discuss finasteride's limited efficacy and potential underreported side effects.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hairloss but hasn't seen regrowth, only maintenance. They are considering switching to dutasteride, which is believed to be more effective, but are concerned about potential side effects.
A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hairloss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.
A user stopped using finasteride due to reduced efficacy and health concerns, and is considering minoxidil and DHT-blocking shampoos for hairloss. Another user responded that DHT-blocking shampoos are ineffective.
A 23 year old user's 6 month progress with treatments of 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil daily, keto shampoo and microneedling once weekly for hairloss. The conversation was encouraging with replies showing admiration for the user's rapid regrowth.
Some men have strong balding genetics that treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, or Finasteride may not fully address. Early intervention is believed to help, but many accept hairloss without treatment.
The user cannot tolerate oral finasteride and is considering topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and RU58841 as alternative treatments for hairloss. They seek advice on whether these options are worth trying.
User "al_ick" shares progress with topical fin, min, tret, and micro needling for hairloss, showing good results. They use hims fin and min combination spray, applying 5-7 sprays for better coverage.
_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hairloss treatments.
User shares positive experience with Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil for hairloss treatment. Others discuss personal experiences and hairloss impact on self-esteem and appearance.
A user diagnosed with lymphoma is advised to stop finasteride during chemotherapy, with suggestions to consider treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil post-recovery. The focus is on prioritizing health over hairloss, with encouragement and advice from others who have experienced similar situations.
The user has been using minoxidil daily, finasteride three times a week, and ketoconazole 1-3 times a week for a year to treat hairloss, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth at the hairline and temples, with minor side effects like itching and dandruff. They started with minoxidil a month before the other treatments and experienced an initial shedding phase for about six weeks.
User used minoxidil 5% topical liquid, HIMS topical finasteride, derma rolling, DHT blocking shampoo, and castor oil with rosemary for hairloss treatment. They experienced significant progress and increased confidence.
User shares progress after 2 months using finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hairloss. Comments discuss early treatment, results, and differing opinions on starting treatments.
A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hairloss.
A 43-year-old user's progress pictures showing their results from taking Finasteride and Dutasteride for 13 months, along with 5% Minoxidil topical treatment for hairloss over the course of two years. Other users shared experiences and advice about using these treatments to reverse hairloss.
Khalidsh1: Ok. I will upload one soon
This user has been using a combination of oral minoxidil and finasteride, as well as topical minoxidil to treat their hairloss over the past nine months with significant progress. They have also observed thickening in other areas such as eyelashes and eyebrows.
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hairloss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.
A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hairloss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.
Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hairloss management.
Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hairloss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.
A user's experience using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, vitamin D, scalp massage, exercise, and avoiding vaping and 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner to treat hairloss; they also discussed the side effects of finasteride.
A person is worried about balding affecting their relationship and is using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are advised to be honest with their partner and focus on self-acceptance, as many people don't care about hairloss.