The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and clobetasol, along with needling, to combat hairloss. They are considering stopping treatment if no improvement is seen.
A 20-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning is using a regimen of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and ketoconazole to address hairloss. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dosage or adding topical treatments due to minimal shedding observed after 16 days.
The user has been on Finasteride for 13 months without results and plans to switch to Dutasteride. They are considering adding Minoxidil to prevent further hairloss and are seeking advice on the effectiveness of combining these treatments.
The user has been using 1 mg oral finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, keto shampoo, topical minoxidil, and supplements for hairloss but hasn't seen expected progress. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, increasing oral minoxidil dosage, microneedling, and checking for other conditions or deficiencies.
The user compared microneedling with a stamp versus a pen, finding the Dr. Pen more effective and easier to use than the Bioneedle stamp. They also mentioned using oral minoxidil for hairloss treatment.
A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hairloss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.
Pyrilutamide is a selective AR antagonist with a high binding affinity, making it effective in competing with DHT for androgen receptors. The 1% concentration is more effective than the 0.5%, but the latter may suffice for mild hairloss; the drug is considered a good option for those avoiding 5AR blockers due to side effects.
A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hairloss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hairloss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.
The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hairloss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hairloss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hairloss.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
A new product, Minoxidil booster, which enhances sulfotransferase enzyme activity in the scalp, is now available. The user has started using this product, applied before Minoxidil, to improve their hairloss treatment results.
Kintor Pharma completed patient enrollment for a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hairloss. Some believe GT20029 could replace finasteride if effective, while others discuss finasteride's limited efficacy and potential underreported side effects.
A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hairloss.
A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to side effects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.
A 43-year-old user's progress pictures showing their results from taking Finasteride and Dutasteride for 13 months, along with 5% Minoxidil topical treatment for hairloss over the course of two years. Other users shared experiences and advice about using these treatments to reverse hairloss.
A 1-year progress report from a person who used topical finasteride and minoxidil, as well as dermarolling, to combat hairloss. Replies discussed the impressive results achieved, recommended further treatments, and cautioned against using oral minoxidil due to its potential side effects.
A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hairloss.
Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hairloss treatments.
Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer side effects, and other hairloss treatments such as minoxidil.
Concerns about finasteride's side effects on neurosteroids and brain health, with skepticism towards Kevin Mann's advice. Users discuss using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for hairloss, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.
The post discusses using Carnitine Tartrate, Potassium Chloride, and Niacin to reduce hair shedding, with the user experiencing significant improvement. The user also suggests considering a ketogenic/paleo diet for those with insulin resistance-related hairloss.
Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hairloss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hairloss concerns and others seeing no impact.
The conversation is about Ashton Kutcher's hairline and how some people think it looks good for his age, while others criticize it. Some mention that he used to use medication for hairloss but stopped.
Federal funding for medical research in the U.S. has been halted, potentially delaying new treatments. Hairloss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are unlikely to be impacted as they are typically funded by private companies.
Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hairloss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.