Finasteride typically helps maintain the existing hairline and taking 0.5mg MWF is considered effective. Hair transplants remain an option if further treatment is needed.
The user is experiencing increased hair loss and was diagnosed with male pattern baldness. They are considering using oral or topical finasteride to manage the condition and are contemplating cutting their hair short.
The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.
The conversation discusses concerns about body dysmorphia related to hair loss, with some users expressing frustration over posts claiming treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are ineffective or harmful despite minimal hair loss. It emphasizes the importance of early treatment with medications like finasteride and minoxidil for those experiencing hair loss.
A user shared their 7-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily for hair loss, showing improvement in both the crown and front areas without side effects. They requested feedback on their results.
A progress report on hair growth after four months of using 0.5mg finasteride taken every other day, topical 5% minoxidil twice a day and some dermarolling for treatment of hair loss.
RU58841 can be ordered as a powder and compounded at home, but it should be stored at room temperature to avoid crystallization. Pyraulatmide may follow a similar principle.
An 18-year-old is considering using minoxidil for thinning hair at the corners and is cautious about starting finasteride. They are also seeking style advice, with suggestions that fringes can help cover thinning areas.
Finasteride pills don't fully dissolve in a DIY topical solution due to fillers, resulting in residue. Users suggest shaking well before application and note that commercial solutions appear clearer.
Using a blunt tip syringe for applying hair loss treatments like Minoxidil provides better scalp coverage than droppers. Users discuss the benefits of liquid over foam and share tips for effective application.
The conversation discusses the role of DHT in male hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Finasteride, which reduces DHT, and RU58841, which blocks DHT from binding to scalp receptors. The user debates the trade-offs between maintaining hair and having a healthy endocrine system, suggesting RU58841 might allow for both.
Finasteride is being used by a 17-year-old concerned about its impact on height while still growing. The user has been balding since age 13 and was recently diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia.
A user shared progress pictures after one year on oral minoxidil and eight months on oral finasteride, noting improved hair density and recession at the corners. The user also mentioned using volumizing shampoo, conditioner, and a homemade sea salt spray, while others debated the necessity and effectiveness of the treatments.
The user has been using Minoxidil 5% since August and has noticed hair regrowth, with the left temple showing more concentrated growth and the right side having scattered single hairs. Some hairs are turning black, but the right side doesn't yet appear as full as the left.
A 41-year-old South Asian individual feels hopeless about hair loss and cannot use oral finasteride or dutasteride due to existing gynecomastia. They are seeking advice on alternative treatments.
Hair growth progress using Propecia, Minoxidil, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamins. Noticeable hair growth in temples after 3 months and 10 days.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The focus is on progress observed at the temples after one month of treatment.
Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
AHK and GHK are discussed for hair growth in the crown area, with questions about side effects and safety after microneedling. Users share experiences and concerns about these treatments.
A user is experiencing hairline recession and has started using RU58841, applying it to the temples. They are seeking advice on the appropriate dosage for this specific area.
GT20029 and PP405 are discussed as potential alternatives or complements to finasteride for hair loss treatment. GT20029 is entering phase 3 trials, while PP405 is seen as promising for regrowing hair and possibly eliminating the need for other treatments.
A new brand is seeking 10 U.S.-based individuals aged 25+ experiencing hair loss to test a topical product containing GHK-Cu and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3. Participants must not be using other treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and will provide feedback and photos.
The user "NotYourMothersDildo" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride and oral minoxidil for 60 days. They noticed significant improvements in hair thickness, texture, and growth, including their mustache and beard.
Users discussed the effectiveness of Everychem's solution, similar to PP405, with some reporting improved hair thickness and new growth. Concerns were raised about safety and the legitimacy of the product, with some users advising against purchasing research chemicals.
A treatment showed a 20% hair density increase in weeks, with nearly a third of participants experiencing significant results, while questions remain about its long-term efficacy and effectiveness across different scalp areas. There is interest in combining it with finasteride and minoxidil for potentially better outcomes.
Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.