The user is using finasteride for hairloss and is frustrated with shedding but plans to add oral minoxidil for convenience and safety. There are concerns about using topical minoxidil around pets.
Dutasteride is often blamed for worsening hairloss, but initial shedding may lead to improvement, requiring patience. Some users find success with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, while others experience side effects or no improvement.
Pelage Pharmaceuticals raised $120M for their hairloss treatment, PP405, showing strong investor confidence despite limited data. There is skepticism about its efficacy and long-term effects compared to treatments like GT20029.
A 24-year-old male experienced hairloss and successfully treated it using a combination of Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Oral Minoxidil. He reported no side effects and plans to continue the treatment to maintain his hair.
A 32-year-old is documenting their 3-month progress in treating hairloss using 0.5 mg dutasteride, topical and 5 mg oral minoxidil, and Ducray Anaphase+ shampoo daily. They report slight libido reduction and increased eyebrow hair but are generally satisfied with the results and considering a hair transplant after a year.
An 18-year-old is using finasteride for hairloss prevention despite having a healthy hairline. Opinions are mixed, with some advising against its use at his age and others supporting his proactive approach.
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil for hairloss, with plans to use it alongside dutasteride. Users report mixed experiences, including increased body hair, potential heart-related side effects, and varying hair regrowth.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hairloss for some men due to increased testosterone levels. Topical treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide are suggested to counteract these effects, but individual responses vary.
A 24-year-old considering a hair transplant is currently using dutasteride for hairloss. They are unsure about proceeding with the transplant due to concerns about future hairloss and the need to shave their head for the procedure.
A user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss for about five years, noticing that while it hasn't improved much, it has slowed hairloss. They recently added topical retinol, which seems to have increased hair growth, possibly by enhancing minoxidil absorption and activity.
A user regrets not starting finasteride earlier for hairloss, noticing significant crown thinning by age 30. They have started using finasteride and are considering minoxidil for better hair regrowth.
Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hairloss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.
A 17-year-old experienced significant hairloss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and adding finasteride. The recommendation is to return to topical minoxidil and continue with finasteride or consider dutasteride.
Microneedling is preferred over laser therapy for hairloss because it is cheaper and reportedly effective, especially with minoxidil. Laser therapy is seen as costly and less effective.
A 31-year-old started taking finasteride 1mg daily to address hairloss, hoping for stronger and thicker hair. They have not experienced any side effects so far and shared before pictures for comparison.
Hair looks thinner in sunlight, and users discuss using hair fibers, minoxidil, finasteride, and considering dutasteride for hairloss. Hair fibers like Toppik help conceal thinning, and some users suggest additional treatments like derma stamping and micro-needling.
Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed for hairloss, with concerns about their effects on neurosteroids and potential side effects like depression. Alternatives like topical estrogen and lifestyle changes are considered, with varying opinions on mental health and hair regrowth.
A 19-year-old has been using minoxidil for 9 months to address hairloss but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. They are seeking advice on whether to try finasteride and are concerned about the psychological impact of hairloss.
A user shared their progress in combating hairloss using 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride over four months, experiencing significant improvement. They also experimented with higher doses of minoxidil but faced side effects, so they settled on 7.5 mg without issues.
An 18-year-old is experiencing worsening hairloss, feeling isolated, and considering treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Others suggest seeing a dermatologist to determine the cause and potential treatments.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, noting improvement after switching from minoxidil and finasteride to dutasteride. They observed new hair growth and reduced scalp inflammation, expressing hope for further progress.
A user shared their 3-month hairloss treatment progress using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and occasional nizoral. They noted significant progress and plan to continue treatments, with another update at the 6-month mark.
A user shared their 3.5-year hairloss treatment journey using finasteride and minoxidil, showing significant hair density improvement and no noticeable side effects. The user also mentioned the confidence boost from shaving their head and the positive impact of the treatments.
A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hairloss and regrowth after using minoxidil and dutasteride. He also mentioned experiencing hair growth on his face and is taking accutane for his skin.
A user humorously questions if they should shave their head due to hairloss, mentioning Ronald Reagan's impressive hair genetics. Replies include jokes and comments about jealousy and distrust towards older individuals with full heads of hair.
A user shared a 9-month update on hairloss treatment, reporting positive results from taking 1 mg of finasteride and 1.25 mg of minoxidil daily. The discussion includes varied experiences with these treatments, questions about side effects, and comments on the unpredictability of treatment effectiveness.
The conversation discusses Justin Bieber's apparent hairloss and the public's reaction to it, with some speculating he's had a hair transplant or is avoiding hairloss medications due to side effects or medical conditions. There's also mention of his past comments on Prince William's balding and the irony of his current situation.
Some people find topical minoxidil effective for hairloss, but oral minoxidil doesn't work for them, possibly due to absorption issues. Others have had better results with oral minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.
The conversation discusses various treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.
People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hairloss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.