Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and dutasteride worsened haircondition, leading to frustration and heart issues, prompting a return to topical treatments and the addition of tretinoin. Patience and consistency are advised, as these treatments can take years to show results, and abrupt changes may cause shedding.
A user underwent a successful hair transplant with Dr. Linkov, receiving 2612 grafts, after stabilizing hairloss with finasteride and minoxidil. Fourteen months post-procedure, the user is extremely satisfied with the results, feeling more confident and looking younger.
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hairloss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.
A user is using RU58841 and pyrilutamide for hairloss and is seeing their hairline return, but the process is slow. They also mention using finasteride and dutasteride, with finasteride causing reduced libido but no noticeable side effects from RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
A hair transplant performed by Dr Bruno Ferreira in Portugal, which has improved the user's appearance and self-confidence. The user also mentioned taking finasteride for 5 years to help with their hairloss.
The conversation discusses the importance of scalp skin barrier health in hair follicle cycling, suggesting treatments like ceramides or niacinamide to support hair growth. It also mentions the use of finasteride for hairloss.
Topical 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) regrows hair in mice almost as well as 2% Minoxidil. However, 2dDR may contribute to oxidative stress and hairloss due to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs).
User discusses resentment towards people who dismissed their hairloss concerns and continued to do so even after a specialist confirmed it. Others share similar experiences and discuss the impact of hairloss on self-esteem and societal perceptions.
Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hairloss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.
People are using finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair thinning, with some recommending oral forms. Other products like IntelliGent shampoo, CeraVe 1% zinc shampoo, and conditioners are mentioned, but they are seen as supplemental to DHT blockers.
The user underwent two hair transplants, started taking finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride, and began micro-needling to improve hair density and manage hairloss. They also focused on curly hair care techniques, resulting in noticeable improvements in the hairline and overall appearance.
A 30-year-old male experienced hair shedding while using Minoxidil and Finasteride, with concerns about whether this is a normal shedding phase. Despite drastic hairloss, he continues the treatment, hoping for regrowth, and receives advice to maintain the regimen and consider lifestyle changes.
A user shared their experience with three hair transplants, finasteride, and minoxidil to combat severe hairloss, achieving significant regrowth. They discussed the process, costs, and maintenance, emphasizing that transplanted hair is permanent and doesn't require ongoing medication.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth by switching from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, along with using a leave-in conditioner, rosemary shampoo, and a hair powder drink. They noted improved hair health and thickness, attributing success to this regimen and advising others on similar treatments.
The user applies Rogaine foam, Toppik hair fibers, and Tresemme mousse to improve hair appearance and has restarted finasteride after a year off. They are considering a hair transplant and are working on self-esteem related to hairloss.
GriffinLiftin experienced significant hair regrowth after 6 months using oral finasteride and minoxidil, along with hair care products like leave-in conditioner, curl-cream, and olive oil. They started treatment early due to a family history of balding and are pleased with the life-changing results.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hairloss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hairloss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hairloss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.
The user "Mysterious_Aspect364" shared their progress with hairloss treatments. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year and six months respectively. The replies mostly congratulate the user on their progress and suggest using a dermaroller with 1.0 needles on the hairline combined with minoxidil.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in their twenties and are now discussing the best treatments for long-term management of hairloss, such as finasteride and Minoxidil, as well as potential alternative treatment options like RU58841.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hairloss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
User shared 12-month hair growth progress using finasteride and dutasteride, with nizoral 3x per week. They experienced a finasteride shed but saw improvement after a year and offered advice for managing hairloss expectations.
A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birth control pills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hairloss.
A woman experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, despite initial hairloss due to androgenetic alopecia. She reported minimal side effects and highlighted the effectiveness of these treatments for women, despite doctors' hesitancy to prescribe them.
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hairloss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
User hides baldness with side hair growth, others suggest it looks good but may not work in all conditions. Some recommend starting treatment or considering a hair transplant.
Sons are offering free Biotin capsules, Thickening Clay, or Conditioner for hair care testing to UK men. Interested individuals can apply to receive these products without purchase.
A serum containing Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles, IGF-1, FGF-7, and caffeine significantly improved hair thickness, density, length, and reduced hairloss after 56 days. The conversation also discusses how treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole address different aspects of hairloss by reducing DHT, improving blood flow, and lowering inflammation.