The user plans to stop using finasteride due to sideeffects but will continue using minoxidil. They are concerned about hair regrowth without finasteride.
Dutasteride can stabilize or improve hair loss but may cause sideeffects like depression and anxiety. Users often switch from finasteride to dutasteride for stronger results, with varied experiences in shedding and regrowth.
The user is using 1mg oral finasteride, 1.25mg oral minoxidil nightly, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly for hair loss, reporting no sideeffects. They self-prescribed after inconsistent use of topical minoxidil, using Lonitab from Intas pharmaceutical.
The user experienced no improvement in hair loss after using a dermatologist's minoxidil 10% and finasteride 0.1% solution, clotrimazole, daily dermarolling, and multivitamins. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and reduce dermarolling to once a week.
People are discussing their reactions if PP405 fails in phase 3 trials, with some expressing skepticism and others holding onto hope for future treatments like GT20029 and Breezula. Many mention continuing with existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others express disappointment and consider alternative solutions.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and regained confidence after using 1 mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily. Initial sideeffects like weak erections and hard nipples resolved over time as the body adjusted.
The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibiting supplements like DIM and Grape Seed extract while on finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on combining these supplements with finasteride.
A 36-year-old male has been using 1 mg finasteride for 2 years and recently switched to dutasteride for 3.5 months, noticing stable hair with slight thickening and no significant sideeffects. Other users discuss their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some reporting no results or sideeffects.
The conversation is about using a topical solution of latanoprost and minoxidil for hair loss, with concerns about sideeffects due to a history of gynecomastia. The user is considering this treatment instead of finasteride and is seeking experiences from others.
The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to sideeffects but is experiencing further hair recession. They plan to double the dosage, despite mixed feedback on the effectiveness and potential sideeffects of the treatments.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, who has been using finasteride for 11 years and then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil, has experienced minimal sideeffects and significant hair regrowth. They also mention that sideeffects are rare and often related to other factors such as poor diet and low testosterone levels.
Finasteride and minoxidil do not negatively interact with multivitamins, omega-3 fish oils, biotin, magnesium glycinate, or collagen peptides. Users report no issues taking these supplements alongside their hair loss treatments.
A user experienced increased pimples and cysts after two years on dutasteride, possibly due to hormonal changes. Suggestions included seeing an endocrinologist, using supplements like boron and DIM, adjusting diet, and reducing body fat to manage sideeffects.
People discuss hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, debating sideeffects and effectiveness. Concerns about sideeffects, especially sexual ones, are common, with varying opinions on dosing strategies.
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to sideeffects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its sideeffects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
Finasteride and Dutasteride are under review in the EU due to concerns about sideeffects like depression, but they are unlikely to be banned. Access to these medications varies, with easier availability in the UK compared to some EU countries.
A user shared their 46-day progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, noting significant improvement and no major sideeffects. They advised ensuring dermatologists understand diffuse thinning and expressed disappointment with their initial dermatologist's recommendations.
Excessive scalp sebum, worsened by DHT, can lead to inflammation and hair loss, with clascoterone mentioned as a treatment. Diet changes seem ineffective for scalp sebum, and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are suggested.
The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss and experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and an improvement in hair quality with only mild sideeffects. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which caused sideeffects, and are now combining pyrilutamide with minoxidil and tretinoin.
Hair loss discussion involved Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841. User experienced sudden shedding after 1.5 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil use, seeking advice.
The conversation discusses the need for a localized 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that only affects the scalp without systemic sideeffects, similar to pyrilutamide's approach. Current treatments like topical liposomal finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, but concerns about their systemic effects and lack of research are highlighted.
A user is considering starting finasteride after quitting minoxidil due to scalp inflammation, despite ongoing hair shedding and a worsening crown area. Another user suggests taking finasteride in the morning to minimize focus on potential sideeffects like slightly decreased libido.
Oral Minoxidil users discuss whether caffeine affects its effectiveness due to adenosine receptor blockade. Users report no significant impact on hair growth despite caffeine consumption.
Breezula's phase 3 results are expected soon, with discussions on the effectiveness of androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and the potential of GT20029. Users express skepticism about new treatments and discuss the complexities of male pattern baldness, often relying on finasteride despite its sideeffects.
The user has been using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for over a year with good results but is considering adding mesotherapy with dutasteride due to concerns about sideeffects and is seeking advice. Another user suggests continuing with oral finasteride or dutasteride, while another supports mesotherapy for its benefits and professional oversight.
The user started using Pyrilutamide 5% for hair loss and has not experienced sideeffects after two days. They previously had sideeffects from Fluridil and topical Minoxidil 5%, and their hair continued thinning with topical Spironolactone.
The user is seeking oral Minoxidil in Europe due to issues with topical Minoxidil causing dandruff and dry scalp. They have started using oral Finasteride and are considering Ketoconazole shampoo.
The user experienced good hair growth results using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and a topical formulation, but faced temporary numbness as a sideeffect. They manage this by microdosing oral finasteride and minoxidil and using the topical formulation sparingly.
The conversation is about individuals considering waiting for Breezula to treat hair loss instead of using Finasteride due to concerns about sideeffects. Some are opting for Finasteride now, while others are wary of its impact on neurosteroids.