Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
A user experienced a hard lump under their nipple and increased hairloss after four months of finasteride. They are concerned about the lump and plan to stop the treatment.
A user humorously discusses their 10-month-old's hairloss, suggesting treatments like microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Replies include various satirical and exaggerated suggestions, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.
The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.
A user experiencing severe shedding after starting 5% minoxidil foam for hairloss is seeking advice from others. Another user shared their positive experience with finasteride and minoxidil, suggesting that initial shedding can be a good sign and encouraging persistence with the treatment.
A female user has experienced severe hair shedding since stopping birth control in late 2022, diagnosed as telogen effluvium with no signs of androgenetic alopecia. Despite healthy living and optimal bloodwork, she continues to shed hair daily but also sees significant regrowth.
The post and conversation are about a user's experience with hairloss treatments, specifically switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user experienced significant hair shedding after the switch, with others suggesting patience, noting similar experiences, or questioning the user's decision and medical consultation.
The post is about a user starting a hairloss treatment using finasteride, micro needling, and nizoral. The conversation includes supportive replies from other users.
The conversation is about trying unconventional treatments for hairloss, such as green tea, coffee, cocoa, multivitamin pills, red wine, onion, honey, herbs, and hydrogen peroxide. The user is seeking feedback on these methods to avoid ineffective ones.
People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hairloss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.
A user was diagnosed with male pattern baldness and prescribed biotin, vitamin D, a hair serum, fluocinolone shampoo, and a gel with minoxidil and finasteride. Other users suggest focusing on oral finasteride and minoxidil, questioning the necessity of the other treatments.
A 21-year-old male who has been suffering from hairloss since he was 17, and has made great progress with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride topical solutions. They discussed the efficacy of microneedling for sensitive scalps as well.
The conversation is about the importance of acting quickly against hairloss. The user shares their experience with androgenic alopecia and mentions using finasteride without improvement.
Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hairloss.
A dermatologist prescribed alternatives to Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss. Users recommend sticking with Minoxidil, Finasteride, or Ketoconazole shampoo and suggest seeking a second opinion.
A 25-year-old saw no improvement in hairloss after using finasteride for a year and oral minoxidil for six months. Alternatives like dutasteride, microneedling, and topical treatments were suggested, but results vary.
A user is concerned that finasteride isn't working for their hairloss, questioning if it's due to male pattern baldness or low iron levels. They are advised to take finasteride daily and get blood work done.
The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hairloss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.
A user who has been trying various treatments for hairloss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.
A woman who is considering giving up on her hairloss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hairloss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
A 48-year-old man's 11-month progress using 1mg finasteride for hairloss treatment, with significant improvement and no side effects. Other users share their experiences, with some also seeing positive results, while others have not been as successful.
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This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.
The user is using topical Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1% for hairloss and is concerned about potential side effects of oral treatments due to a history of depression and testosterone replacement therapy. Other users suggest that oral Finasteride may be more effective, but results typically take several months to a year to become noticeable.
A 20-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia feels depressed about her hairloss, despite using topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and saw palmetto. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, higher doses of finasteride or dutasteride, and checking for vitamin deficiencies and heavy metal exposure.
A user recommends using a microscope to assess hair density and track hairloss progress, finding it useful for evaluating treatment effectiveness, particularly with dutasteride and minoxidil. They advise against obsessing over hairloss and emphasize focusing on other meaningful life aspects.
An 18-year-old plans to start using minoxidil with dermastamping for hairloss but is delaying finasteride due to concerns about side effects and hormone effects. They are seeking advice on whether starting minoxidil without finasteride is a good decision.
The user is using 0.5mg dutasteride daily and 3mg oral minoxidil daily for hairloss, but hasn't seen improvements after five months. They report miniaturization and thinning, especially at the hairline and crown, and are advised to wait at least a year for better results.
The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hairloss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.
David Dobrik uses Minoxidil and possibly Finasteride for hairloss but applies them incorrectly. Users suggest he consider surgery due to his financial capability.