Finasteride and dutasteride are essential for stopping hairloss, while natural remedies are ineffective. Minoxidil can be added if needed, but blocking DHT is crucial.
A 20-year-old reports worsening hairloss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hairloss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.
RU58841, a potential hairloss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
The conversation is about overcoming fear of finasteride/dutasteride for hairloss treatment. Users suggest starting with a small supply, noting side effects are rare and reversible, and emphasize personal comfort and confidence.
Users discuss using pyrilutamide for hairloss, seeking alternatives to 5AR inhibitors. They mention using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841.
The conversation is about adding dermarolling to a hairloss treatment routine. The user seeks recommendations for dermarollers, stamps, or pens, emphasizing the importance of quality and proper cleaning.
The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hairloss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.
The conversation discusses preferences for hairloss treatments, specifically finasteride over dutasteride. Users share personal experiences, cost considerations, FDA approval status, and potential side effects, with some switching between treatments to find what works best for them.
The conversation discusses a 6-month hairloss treatment update using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Some users apply minoxidil once or twice a day, and there's no mention of using a dermaroller or dermastamp in the treatment.
Concerns about the long-term safety of Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss, with suggestions to weigh risks and consider cost-effective options like cutting higher-dose pills. Some users prefer Minoxidil due to perceived safety.
Biotin supplements are considered ineffective for hairloss and are not supported by evidence. People in the conversation have mixed experiences, with some noting benefits for nails and skin but not hair, while others continue to use biotin as part of their vitamin regimen.
KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) being tested in the US for hairloss treatment and that they have found enough people to participate in phase II clinical trials. Other treatments discussed are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
First patient dosed with Pyrilutamide (Kintor) Phase III for hairloss treatment. Pyrilutamide differs from approved treatments as it competes with DHT to bind hair follicles, potentially reducing side effects.
Clascoterone (Breezula) showed positive results for treating hairloss without affecting cortisol levels. Opinions vary, with some users optimistic about its potential and others critical of its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like finasteride.
The conversation discusses the potential effects of soy isoflavones on hairloss, suggesting soy might counteract DHT due to its estrogenic properties. It also touches on the legitimacy of sources and anecdotal stories about soy consumption.
Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hairloss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.
A new stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hairloss, but skepticism remains about its availability. Users humorously discuss the effectiveness of treatments on mice compared to humans.
The user has accepted their hairloss and uses finasteride and minoxidil, with past use of RU58841 and dutasteride. They seek advice on supplements to slow down graying hair.
The conversation discusses whether individuals using hairloss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.
The conversation discusses personal experiences with hairloss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.
A user has been using minoxidil for hairloss and is seeing improvement. Some suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results, but the user is concerned about side effects.
The user discussed their positive experience with hairloss treatments Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dermarolling, showing significant progress in 48 days. Other users expressed interest in trying these treatments, asked about side effects, and one noted that they've observed good results in black people.
The conclusion of this conversation about hairloss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hairloss treatments.
Finasteride is effective for maintaining hair and stopping hairloss, with many users experiencing long-term success and minimal side effects. Some users consider switching to Dutasteride or adding Minoxidil for additional regrowth.
PP405 is the most promising future treatment for hairloss, aiming to reactivate dormant hair follicles. Clascoterone 5% is the most promising near-term drug, while current strategies include using finasteride or dutasteride to stabilize hairloss and minoxidil to stimulate growth.
A 30-year-old woman has been using oral minoxidil and spironolactone for hairloss without success for 18 months and is considering switching to topical minoxidil. Users suggest trying topical minoxidil, dermastamping, red-laser therapy, and checking hormone levels, while noting that oral minoxidil is often more effective than topical.
Dutasteride is considered more effective than finasteride for hairloss, with some users increasing the dose to 2.5mg daily for better results. Experiences vary, with some seeing regrowth and others not, and side effects are a concern.
A 19-year-old plans to use an experimental hairloss treatment stack including micro-needling, Minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, Ketoconazole shampoo, and other unreleased compounds like PP405. Users advise against using unverified treatments and suggest sticking to proven options like Finasteride, with some recommending topical application to avoid side effects.
The user has been using a combination of treatments including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy to address hairloss but continues to experience shedding and density loss. Despite high testosterone and iron levels, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is considering adjusting treatment or exploring other options like a hair transplant.