Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hairloss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
A 25-year-old discusses hairloss and its impact on confidence, considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Recommendations include these medications and lifestyle changes to manage hairloss.
Bryan Johnson uses topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hairloss. Users discuss treatment effectiveness and side effects, debating topical versus oral dutasteride efficacy.
A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hairloss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.
The conversation discusses using a combination of finasteride, spironolactone, minoxidil, retinol, azelaic acid, and caffeine for hairloss treatment. The user inquires about the limitations of these drugs and whether tretinoin would be more effective than retinol.
Many celebrities and athletes likely use hairloss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Despite their effectiveness, only a small percentage of the general population uses these treatments.
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hairloss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hairloss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hairloss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hairloss in men by 57%, and type 2 diabetes is linked to female pattern hairloss. Reducing sugar intake and using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil may help manage hairloss.
The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hairloss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hairloss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.
The conversation discusses dissatisfaction with current hairloss treatments that mainly focus on DHT blockers like finasteride and dutasteride. Alternative treatments mentioned include RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and future possibilities like hair cloning.
The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.
The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hairloss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.
Someone who is starting to experience hairloss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.
Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hairloss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.
A user who buzzed their hair off after five years of struggling with hairloss, and the replies discussing whether or not they should go completely bald, as well as advice on cutting it shorter and potential treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil.
How little the average person knows about hairloss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.
Creatine is reported to cause increased hair shedding, but there is no scientific evidence linking it to hairloss. Some users manage hairloss with finasteride and minoxidil or consider stopping creatine if shedding worsens.
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
User on oral dutasteride and minoxidil for a year experienced slowed hairloss and regrowth initially, but now rapidly thinning again. Asks if adding fluridil to the regimen would be enough to stop hairloss.
There is no natural way to stop hairloss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.
User shared progress in treating hairloss and improving skin, using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and skin care regimen. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about costs and side effects.
A 57-year-old man with severe hairloss since age 14 tried various hairloss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.
Pumpkin seed oil is discussed as a potential treatment for hairloss, but the study cited is criticized for using a product with multiple ingredients, making it unclear if pumpkin seed oil is effective. The conversation concludes with skepticism about the study's validity and mentions that pumpkin seeds might help with DHT blocking.
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
The user experienced severe dandruff and hairloss, trying various treatments including oils, vitamins, and minoxidil. They found success by simply dampening their scalp with water twice a day, which improved their hair's appearance and eliminated psoriasis.
The FDA policy change may speed up approval for hairloss drugs like PP405, VDPHL-01, and Breezula by potentially eliminating the need for a second confirmatory Phase 3 trial. Approval timelines could be as early as 2028 for some treatments if Phase 3 results are strong.
Prolactin and cortisol are identified as key factors in hairloss, with stress hormones impacting hair shedding. Finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments, while DHT's role and individual sensitivity are significant factors.