The user's 42 month experience using finasteride for hairloss, their opinion on minoxidil use and the potential of pyrilutamide and another Chinese drug as treatments.
People discussed their experiences with hairloss medications like finasteride and minoxidil affecting fertility. Some had successful pregnancies while on these medications, others took breaks from the medications when trying to conceive, and there were mixed opinions on the necessity of stopping treatment for conception and pregnancy.
Finasteride, a medication for hairloss that has both positive and negative effects. Users discussed their own personal experiences with the drug as well as potential side-effects of taking it, such as erectile dysfunction or gynecomastia. Suggestions were also made about starting at a lower dosage to minimize these risks.
Creatine is reported to cause increased hair shedding, but there is no scientific evidence linking it to hairloss. Some users manage hairloss with finasteride and minoxidil or consider stopping creatine if shedding worsens.
Transitioning from finasteride to Pyrilutamide as a treatment for hairloss, and the potential risks associated with taking such a drug. People have discussed the need to wait at least 6 months in order to assess results, and are willing to risk their health trying this new medication.
Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hairloss that has been found to perform comparably or better than finasteride and dutasteride in the initial 6 months of treatment with minimal reported side effects.
The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of new hairloss treatments, mentioning that despite 40 years of research, only accidental discoveries like Minoxidil and Finasteride have been made. It also notes that drug development is a slow process, often taking a decade or more to bring a new drug to market.
A user visited a dermatologist for hairloss and was prescribed Minoxidil without a physical examination, leading to skepticism about the thoroughness of the appointment. The user is considering seeking a second opinion due to the lack of tests or physical checks.
The post and conversation are about hairloss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
A user is seeking advice on enhancing their hairloss treatment regimen, which currently includes finasteride, minoxidil, saw palmetto, and Nizoral shampoo, with plans to add oral minoxidil, a laser cap, and various supplements. They are considering purchasing additional treatments like topical finasteride, melatonin, Eucapil, and Stemoxydine from Indian and international sources.
User is a Norwood 2-2.5, using 1.25 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil lotion daily since June last year, experiencing significant regrowth. They are considering additional treatments like saw palmetto, microneedling, dutasteride, aminexil, stemoxydine, mesotherapy, ketoconazole shampoo, and alfatradiol to improve hair thickness.
Hair regrowth treatments for cis-males include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Estrogen and testosterone blockers can help restore hairloss but may not suit everyone.
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hairloss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.
A female user's experience using Spironolactone to treat Female Pattern HairLoss (FPHL) and Androgenic Alopecia, as well as discussing the effectiveness of the drug at different dosages.
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 clinical trial in Australia offers $20,000 for participation, aiming to regrow hair and reverse grey hair. Participants must not have used hair treatments recently and must visit a Melbourne clinic regularly over 18 months.
The user plans to stop finasteride after three months, believing hairloss isn't due to DHT, and will continue with oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They suspect stress and poor nutrition are the main causes and seek opinions on DHT blockers' effectiveness.
A user created a tracker for hairloss treatments in clinical development, including compounds like Dermaliq, RU58841, and Pyrilutamide. The tracker updates with new information and allows filtering by conditions like androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and alopecia areata (AA).
The user experienced successful hair regrowth with Finasteride and Minoxidil but developed erectile dysfunction and abdominal pain, possibly due to medication or lifestyle changes. They plan to consult a urologist and consider adjusting medication or trying supplements like zinc, DIM, or boron.
A 23-year-old male experienced hair thinning and side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He found improvement in hair health and other symptoms by using mouth tape at night, suggesting better oxygen intake might help with hairloss.
The conversation discusses various treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, minoxidil, keto shampoo, derma stamping, vitamin D, and dutasteride. It also mentions lifestyle changes like exercise, quitting smoking, and dietary supplements.
Dutasteride mesotherapy is discussed as a hairloss treatment, with opinions on its effectiveness compared to oral dutasteride. The treatment is noted for being expensive, potentially painful, and more popular in Europe, with some users questioning its advantages over traditional methods.
The conversation is about a person experiencing hairloss from steroid use, considering treatments like RU58841, dutasteride, and Nizoral, while avoiding finasteride and Minoxidil due to concerns about hormones and hypertension. The consensus suggests using dutasteride or finasteride, as Nizoral alone is not effective.
The conversation discusses the idea of creating finasteride gummies for hairloss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness compared to pills. Concerns include the potential for reduced drug delivery in gummy form and the risk of children mistaking them for candy.
Someone who is starting to experience hairloss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.
A user beginning to take Pyrilutamide as a treatment for their hairloss, and other users sharing their experiences with the drug or similar treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses using finasteride for hairloss, with iron supplements helping to slow shedding. The user emphasizes that shedding doesn't necessarily mean permanent hairloss.
Pumpkin seed oil is discussed as a potential treatment for hairloss, but the study cited is criticized for using a product with multiple ingredients, making it unclear if pumpkin seed oil is effective. The conversation concludes with skepticism about the study's validity and mentions that pumpkin seeds might help with DHT blocking.