A user experienced rapid hairloss despite taking finasteride 1mg and undergoing PRP treatment. They also take a supplement with biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium but have not seen improvement.
A 32-year-old male experienced severe hairloss after stopping Rogaine and is considering restarting it along with topical Finasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo due to concerns about oral Finasteride causing gynecomastia. Users suggest that stopping Minoxidil can lead to significant hairloss and recommend Finasteride for better results.
User pancake9001 experienced minimal hair growth with Minoxidil for 3 years, but noticed dramatic hairloss after stopping. Replies suggest not stopping Minoxidil and considering adding an anti-androgen for better results.
Hairloss treatments, specifically the use of Alfatradiol as an over-the-counter topical 5AR inhibitor that has been shown to be effective in stoppinghairloss without side effects. Other treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.
The conversation humorously discusses using "pure willpower" as a method to combat hairloss, alongside treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841. The original poster claims that this unconventional approach, involving shouting affirmations and avoiding distractions, has led to noticeable hair regrowth.
The user tried finasteride and oral minoxidil for hairloss but stopped due to concerns about side effects. They also stopped using shampoo, which may have affected their hairloss.
Stopping finasteride and dutasteride led to significant hair shedding, but restarting finasteride may help regain previous hair thickness. The shedding is likely temporary and may stabilize in a few months.
A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weight loss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.
The user is experimenting with GHK-Cu and AHK-Cu to stop hairloss and promote hair growth, using a serum from Etsy and injectable GHK-Cu. They supplement this with dermastamping and ketoconazole shampoo.
A user is seeking advice on enhancing their hairloss 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.
Beta-sitosterol may inhibit 5-alpha reductase type 2 enzyme, potentially reducing DHT levels and promoting hair growth, similar to finasteride but possibly with fewer side effects. Its effectiveness and side effects compared to other treatments like saw palmetto and finasteride remain uncertain due to limited research.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil for hair growth and asks for recommendations on shampoos, conditioners, and other products to support hair growth and stop hairloss. It also inquires about the frequency of washing hair and the effects of using oils like coconut oil on pores.
A 33-year-old experienced hairline improvement using finasteride and minoxidil, later stopping minoxidil while continuing ketoconazole shampoo. Initial side effects included shedding, reduced libido, and anxiety, but these resolved, leading to a full hairline recovery.
A non-binary individual experienced hairloss after stopping hormone replacement therapy and is using oral Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are hopeful for regrowth but may use wigs due to the high cost and uncertain effectiveness of additional treatments like mesotherapy and PRP.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil, finasteride, and Nizoral shampoo, with initial shedding but eventual improvement. They plan to continue the treatment after regaining lost progress from stopping minoxidil.
After stopping finasteride, the user retained hair without noticeable balding, suggesting an unusual reaction to the medication. The user initially experienced rapid hairloss and itchiness, possibly due to male pattern baldness, but maintained hair stability after tapering off finasteride.
Shampoos are generally ineffective for stoppinghairloss or blocking DHT, with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride being more effective. Finasteride can stop hairloss in some cases, but often only slows it down for most users.
Alpecin Caffeine shampoo is ineffective for stoppinghairloss, with unreliable supporting research. Finasteride is effective in reducing hairloss by lowering DHT levels.
Increased hairloss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.
Creatine may accelerate hairloss in those genetically predisposed, with some users reporting increased shedding while taking it and improvement after stopping. Some users use treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while opinions on creatine's impact vary.
A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hairloss and dandruff, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis, and is using pumpkin seed oil, scalp massages, and anti-dandruff shampoo as treatments. They are hesitant to use prescribed Finasteride and Minoxidil and have noticed some improvement after stopping Serenoa capsules.
The user experienced hairloss and used Minoxidil and Finasteride to improve hairline and density, but stopping Minoxidil led to a setback. They plan to continue both treatments daily to increase hair density and are considering applying Minoxidil to the entire scalp.
A 22-year-old man experienced significant hairloss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hairloss.
The user started taking finasteride 1.5 years ago with some success in stoppinghairloss but no regrowth, and is now experiencing increased hairloss after a recent operation, questioning if the medication stopped working or if the hairloss is temporary. They are considering switching to a different treatment and seeking advice.
The user managed hairloss with RU58841 and finasteride but is now experiencing graying hair, possibly due to stopping oral minoxidil. Many responses suggest embracing or dyeing gray hair, emphasizing that having gray hair is preferable to balding.
The user experienced long-term pain after an FUE hair transplant and is considering Kenacort injections for relief. They also reported brain fog, dizziness, and anxiety after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, and are currently using PRP, microneedling, and rosemary oil for hair maintenance.
Shampoos, including those with ketoconazole, may offer mild benefits for hair health but are not effective for stoppinghairloss or balding. Effective treatments for hairloss include finasteride and minoxidil, often used together, while shampoos are generally not on the scalp long enough to impact hair follicles significantly.
Finasteride did not improve hairloss and seemed to accelerate it, particularly on the forehead. The user is considering stopping the medication due to these negative effects.
A 22-year-old experiencing hairloss, initially attributed to stress, found temporary relief with minoxidil but faced increased shedding after stopping and restarting the treatment. The advice given suggests the hairloss may be due to androgenic alopecia rather than stress, recommending consistent use of minoxidil and considering finasteride, with a suggestion to seek a second opinion from another dermatologist.
Using 2% ketoconazole shampoo reduced hair shedding significantly, while 1% did not. The user wonders if hairloss was due to seborrheic dermatitis and if stopping workouts also affected this.