The conversation discusses using Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHT blockers for hair growth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.
A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hairloss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.
The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment for hairloss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) for hair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.
A 31-year-old female stopped excessive hair shedding using Nizoral shampoo, diluted apple cider vinegar rinse, daily scalp massages, and oral iron and biotin supplements. She noticed a significant reduction in hairloss after 2.5 months and is observing potential regrowth.
A user shared progress pictures after one year of daily 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hairloss prevention and regrowth. Other users discussed the effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride and Minoxidil.
Kintor Pharma finished enrolling and dosing participants in a Phase I trial for a hairloss treatment called AR-PROTAC (GT20029). The effectiveness of another drug, pyrilutamide (KX-826), for hairloss will be clearer after a Phase 2 trial expected to complete in January 2023.
The conversation discusses using dutasteride once a week to boost finasteride's effectiveness in treating hairloss, with some users reporting fewer side effects and cost savings. Others share experiences with different dosages and combinations, including minoxidil and topical treatments, to find a balance between effectiveness and side effects.
The user plans to switch from dutasteride back to finasteride due to worsening hairloss, possibly due to increased scalp testosterone. Others report mixed results with both treatments, showing individual variability.
A user stopped using minoxidil due to severe side effects and experienced rapid hairloss. They also tried finasteride and dutasteride but faced adverse reactions, leading them to consider accepting hairloss and exploring options like oral minoxidil or a hair transplant.
A dermatologist prescribed a 16-year-old a mix of 5% topical minoxidil and 0.1% topical finasteride for hairloss, but the user is concerned about side effects. Another user advises against using finasteride at a young age due to potential growth impacts and suggests consulting a doctor to assess growth completion.
Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hairloss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hairloss.
A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hairloss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.
A 21-year-old shared a 7-month update on using 1mg finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, reporting positive results with no side effects except watery semen. The user initially stopped minoxidil due to inconvenience but resumed it after shedding, and is satisfied with the progress despite some thinning at the crown.
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil for hairloss but saw limited improvement. They are considering increasing doses, trying RU58841, and possibly a hair transplant, while others suggest checking for vitamin deficiencies.
The user is using a self-made topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil foam for hairloss, experiencing solid regrowth in the frontal area and mild improvement at the crown, but still shedding. They previously used oral finasteride and dutasteride but stopped due to side effects, and are seeking advice on when shedding might stabilize with the topical treatment.
The user has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for a year with no improvement in hairloss and reports low cortisol levels, sleep issues, and anxiety changes. The conversation includes discussions on the potential effects of finasteride on cortisol and neurosteroids, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider other factors.
A 22-year-old has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil with microneedling for hairloss, considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride due to slowed progress. Recent changes in application technique and increased microneedling frequency seem to have led to noticeable hair regrowth, prompting reconsideration of switching treatments.
Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hairloss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.
The conversation discusses using hormones like pregnenolone and tongkat ali to counteract sexual side effects from hairloss medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil. The user stopped the other medications but continues using minoxidil while seeking advice on maintaining libido.
A user is seeking advice on using a spray containing 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hairloss. Another user suggests applying it in the morning to avoid transferring it to pillows and recommends reading a guide for microneedling advice.
The user has been taking oral finasteride for 2 months, experiencing more hairloss but noticing some fuzzy hair growth on the scalp. They are questioning if this new hair growth is significant.
The user has been using oral Minoxidil for a year and switched from dutasteride to finasteride four months ago, noticing some growth but still experiencing hairloss. They seek advice on managing hairloss, mentioning their hair feels strong when dry and they apply oil weekly.
Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hairloss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.
The conversation discusses the use of creatine while on finasteride and/or dutasteride for hairloss. Opinions vary, with some users reporting no issues and others experiencing accelerated hairloss, suggesting effects are individual.
The conversation discusses the use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride for hairloss in transgender women, particularly in relation to testosterone suppression. The original poster has been using dutasteride and is considering stopping it due to undetectable testosterone levels.
The conversation discusses using crushed finasteride tablets mixed with topical minoxidil for hairloss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and proper concentration of this method.
The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hairloss may continue without the use of finasteride.
A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hairloss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hairloss treatment.
Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hairloss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.
A user's 9-month progress using daily oral Fin/Min (1mg/2.5mg) for hairloss. The user experienced prolonged shedding but saw significant improvement by month 6, and took the medication in pill form as prescribed by their doctor.