A 23-year-old experiencing hairloss tried olive oil, coconut oil, and hair growth shampoos without success. They are seeking advice on whether to start treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
The user is using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 5% minoxidil foam, and a multi-peptide hair serum to address hairloss, aiming to improve from Norwood 5 to Norwood 3. They are considering adding topical finasteride if current treatments show progress and plan to use cosmetic products like fibers and DermMatch for appearance enhancement.
A 22-year-old is experiencing hairloss and anxiety, trying treatments like topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments don't stop hairloss or promote regrowth.
A 38-year-old man experiencing rapid hairloss plans to try minoxidil and a derma roller, and may consider finasteride if there's no improvement in six months. He seeks advice on genetic hairloss, baseline baldness, dandruff shampoo, and alternative treatments like tea tree oil and rosemary oil.
The conversation is about personal routines to combat hairloss, including treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, vitamins, and dermastamping. Specific methods vary, with some using daily topical applications, oral medications, and weekly procedures like dermarolling and special shampoos.
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.
Minoxidil alone can work for some people, but it may not address DHT-related hairloss. Adding a derma roller and using ketoconazole shampoo might improve results.
Topical minoxidil with finasteride can help focus treatment on the scalp, with shedding being normal initially. Foam minoxidil is easier to apply, PRP's effectiveness varies, and anti-dandruff shampoos like ketoconazole are beneficial for scalp health.
The user is using a hair care routine including ketoconazole shampoo, topical minoxidil and finasteride, oral finasteride, Adgain, rosewater, microneedling, and creatine to combat hairloss. They report a stop in shedding and some new hair growth after 2.5 months.
The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride due to continued hairloss, using Dutasteride twice a week while continuing Finasteride on other days, and also using Minoxidil and Ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and are uncertain about continuing Minoxidil due to lack of visible results.
The individual has experienced a sore, stiff, and itchy scalp with hairloss for 4.5 years, and has noticed increased thinning and miniaturized hairs, especially at the temples. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo without success and are considering finasteride for treatment.
The user has been using Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp for 7 months and experienced a period with no shedding, but is now shedding about 100 hairs a day and is questioning if this is a result of the treatment or their normal hairloss. They are unable to start finasteride and are considering stopping the treatment due to the shedding.
A user reports improved hair at 31 compared to 21 using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, with significant gains from oral minoxidil. Other users discuss their experiences, with mixed results on regrowth and side effects like heart racing and excess body hair.
The conversation discusses whether topical caffeine is effective for hairloss, with some users questioning its role due to its vasoconstrictive and vasodilative properties, while another suggests that temporary vasoconstriction might be beneficial by promoting angiogenesis. Specific treatments mentioned include caffeine shampoo, which one user believes is ineffective.
A user's scalp issue that may be causing their hairloss and potential treatments, such as salicylic acid, finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and visiting a dermatologist.
A user's journey to try and stop their hairloss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.
The user is happy with the results of using 1mg finasteride daily for three years, reporting stopped hairloss and mild regrowth without side effects. They avoid minoxidil due to concerns about application and potential risks, and they use 2% nizoral shampoo weekly.
The user is using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss but still experiences hair shedding. Despite using these treatments for about 1.5 years, the user jokes about the ineffectiveness and dandruff issues.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair shedding while taking finasteride for 2 years, but after switching to dutasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling, their hair has become thicker and hairloss has completely stopped. They also mentioned having no side effects from dutasteride.
Individuals with oily scalps, dandruff, and diffuse thinning hairloss who have managed to either halt the loss or regrow their hair by using topical finasteride and minoxidil as well as microneedling and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
The user is concerned about starting finasteride due to potential fertility issues and is considering using minoxidil and Nizoral shampoo as alternatives for hairloss. Another user shares their experience of pausing finasteride while trying to conceive, continuing with minoxidil and Nizoral, and advises prioritizing child health over hair treatment.
A three-month progress report of using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, RU58841 and Dermarolling to combat hairloss. The results have been encouraging so far.
A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hairloss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.
Hairloss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo. Nizoral's effectiveness is debated, with some suggesting it works as a weak antagonist for androgen receptors, while others attribute its benefits to anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Hairloss treatment using 1mg Fin daily and Nizoral shampoo twice a week for 10 months showed improvement after 6-10 months. No significant side effects experienced, except slightly watery semen.
Shampoos marketed for hairloss may not effectively prevent it, as they often focus on improving hair appearance rather than addressing underlying causes like androgenetic alopecia. Effective hairloss treatment typically requires DHT blockers like finasteride.