A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.
A 21-year-old experienced significant hair loss after steroid use and stopping minoxidil. He plans to regrow his hair using a regimen of dermarolling, Lipogaine, finasteride, and vitamins.
Nizoral shampoo reduced shedding but caused hair dryness. Alternatives like non-SLS ketoconazole shampoos, such as Regenpure DR, are recommended for use 2-3 times a week to avoid dryness.
The user experienced mixed results after one year on Dutasteride, with some areas of hair appearing worse and others better. They increased their Dutasteride dose to 2.5 mg daily and started using RU58841, with suggestions to add Minoxidil for improved results.
Using the "big three" hair loss treatments (Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Ketoconazole) can initially make hair look worse, often causing dryness and a "straw" texture. Adjusting the routine with gentler shampoos and conditioners can improve hair appearance while waiting for the treatments to show results.
Finasteride is effective and affordable for preventing hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido. Some users combine it with minoxidil for better results, while others consider alternatives like dutasteride due to side effects.
The conversation discusses hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen including topical dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and keto shampoo. Shedding is considered normal, and users suggest adjustments like increasing dutasteride dosage or using oral medications for better results.
Starting finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil early is advised for minimal hair loss to preserve hair. Professional consultation is important due to potential side effects.
The user is seeking advice for the best topical treatment to combat their ongoing hair loss, despite already using oral dutasteride, RU-58841, and minoxidil. They are considering adding CB-03-01 or topical Spiro to their regimen to lower testosterone levels at the follicles.
The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.
A sugar gel called 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) shows potential for promoting hair regrowth by increasing blood supply to hair follicles, similar to Minoxidil, but its effectiveness in humans is unproven. It may benefit those who don't tolerate Minoxidil, but it is not a replacement for treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.
The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.
The conversation discusses hair loss and the potential impact of diet and lifestyle changes, particularly increased protein intake, on hair health. The original poster shared their experience of improved hair appearance after weight loss and dietary changes, despite skepticism from others about lighting differences in photos and the effectiveness of diet alone without finasteride or minoxidil.
PP405 and hair cloning are discussed as potential treatments for reversing hair loss from Norwood 7 to Norwood 1. Hair cloning is seen as a more permanent solution, while PP405's effectiveness and long-term effects remain uncertain.
Switching to Dutasteride worsened hair condition, causing shedding and inflammation. The user will continue Dutasteride until 18 months before possibly switching back to Finasteride, while using oral Minoxidil.
A man in his twenties with hereditary hair loss has been using 5% Minoxidil, a derma roller, Vitamin D3, and recently started Finasteride, noticing baby hairs and some improvement. Users encourage him, noting good progress and potential for further improvement.
A user shared their two-year progress using finasteride 1mg daily for hair recovery, noting significant improvement with minimal side effects like a slight decrease in libido. They initially tried microneedling weekly for six months but discontinued it, and they are now experimenting with reducing the finasteride dose to 0.5mg daily.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to significant hair thinning and receding for the user, despite using topical minoxidil daily. Many users suggest that shedding is common with dutasteride, but some recommend returning to finasteride if no improvement is seen after a year.
Skepticism about hair loss research motivations, suggesting financial interests hinder finding a cure. Mentions treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but notes they are not cures.
A 29-year-old male shares his 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, reporting no side effects and light initial shedding. He is encouraged by the results and plans to continue the treatment.
The user switched from topical to oral Minoxidil and Finasteride but saw no improvement after a year, with hair appearing thinner. They recently switched to Dutasteride, hoping for better results.
The post humorously discusses an exaggerated hair loss treatment regimen including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and "demon blood." Replies joke about the regimen and suggest alternative sources for "demon blood."
A user applied minoxidil to their pubic hair for 3 months, resulting in hair growth over 4 inches, and is considering using it for a scalp hair transplant. They plan to continue the treatment despite their wife's disapproval.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.
A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.
A user has been using Hims topical finasteride and minoxidil for seven months, along with micro needling, and is asking if there's an improvement in their hairline. Responses vary, with some seeing progress and others criticizing the photo quality for comparison, but no side effects were reported.
A user had two hair transplant surgeries, using a total of 6850 grafts from the scalp, beard, and chest, costing around $20,000 USD, and is happy with the results, though the crown may not be as dense as the hairline. They experienced no scarring from the donor areas and noted that transplanted beard and chest hair are thicker and curlier.
The user, SnooDonuts9235, shares their positive experience with a hair transplant and using topical finasteride and minoxidil. They express concern about increased shedding and ask if it is normal. Other users compliment their results and ask about the clinic and procedure details. SnooDonuts9235 encourages others to consider a hair transplant even without taking oral finasteride and shares that the procedure was not as scary as they initially thought.
Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.
A user is seeking advice on enhancing their hair loss treatment regimen, which currently includes finasteride, minoxidil, saw palmetto, and Nizoral shampoo, with plans to add oral minoxidil, a laser cap, and various supplements. They are considering purchasing additional treatments like topical finasteride, melatonin, Eucapil, and Stemoxydine from Indian and international sources.