The user noticed hair thinning during COVID, tried home remedies, and then started finasteride in March and minoxidil in August. They shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey.
The conversation discusses the effects of using Tongkat ali and dioscorea to raise DHT levels, leading to increased body hair growth and an itchy scalp, without causing hair loss. The discussion also debates the role of DHT in male characteristics and its impact on sexual function, with differing opinions on its importance and effects.
The user improved diffuse thinning without finasteride by using minoxidil foam, cold showers, gentle hair drying, 2% ketoconazole, sulfate-free tea tree oil shampoo, dermastamping, and supplements like Omega-3, Vitamin-D, Biotin, Keratin, Collagen, B3, Zinc, and Magnesium. The regimen was followed for about six months under dermatologist guidance.
The conversation discusses the lack of in vivo studies on the effects of minoxidil and finasteride on human collagen and elastin after a year of use. It highlights the potential benefits of such research for understanding side effects and improving sales, despite challenges like cost and competition.
The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.
A 47-year-old male experienced mixed results with hair loss treatments using finasteride and oral minoxidil. After reducing dosages and adding creatine, he noticed shedding, but switching back to higher doses and changing to pea protein may help regain progress.
The user has been treating hair loss since age 17, now 29, using a daily regimen of topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, and weekly microneedling. They chose a low dose of Finasteride due to past side effects and report that Pyrilutamide has stopped hair shedding and they believe there is some regrowth and increased thickness.
Creatine may cause increased hair shedding due to androgen receptor sensitivity, despite limited evidence. The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil and seeks advice on whether shedding will stabilize, with suggestions including GHK-Cu and RU58841.
The conversation is about someone's progress with hair loss treatment using Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil with Tretinoin, showing improvement in just 4 months and expecting full hair recovery by the end of the year.
The user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and tretinoin. They experienced significant improvement, especially in the crown and temple areas.