Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hairloss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
A user's 9 month progress using Finasteride, Derma Pen/Roller and Minoxidil to treat hairloss. Replies in the conversation include advice on topical application of Minoxidil and Dutasteride for regrowth and hair thickness.
Whether using both Fluridil and Alfatradiol together could be more effective than either one alone as a hairloss treatment, given their different mechanisms of action.
A 21 year old male who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months to treat hairloss, and others sharing their experiences with the same treatments.
Copper peptides, specifically GHK-Cu, are discussed as a potential addition to hairloss treatments, possibly working synergistically with Minoxidil to convert vellus hair into terminal hair. The effectiveness and credibility of copper peptides are questioned due to the lack of widespread discussion and potential conflict of interest from the product's creator.
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hairloss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hairloss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
The progress made by someone using finasteride, minoxidil and Nizoral for hairloss over a 2.5 year period, with before and after photos to show the results. Replies included encouragements and questions about the treatments used.
A 28-year-old man is considering whether to proceed with a hair transplant in February or continue using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dermastamping, which have shown great progress in 3.5 months, to achieve desired results by his wedding in September 2026. Most responses suggest postponing the transplant to avoid potential "shock loss" and relying on the current treatment and hair fibers for the wedding.
A 27-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling for over six months to stabilize hairloss and prepare for a potential hair transplant. While some users suggest switching to dutasteride and increasing minoxidil usage, others note minimal progress, with some hair stabilization but concerns about thinning at the crown.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and potential side effects of using a minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin combination pill for hairloss, comparing half-dose (0.55mg Fin, 2.5mg Min, 0.5mg Biotin) to full-dose (1.1mg Fin, 5mg Min, 1mg Biotin). The user is considering whether to increase to a full dose after starting with a half dose.