The user "OP" is frustrated with hairloss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light laser therapy.
A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hairloss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.
A 24-year-old male is considering the "Big 4" treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling) or a hair transplant for hairloss. Most users recommend starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil to stabilize hairloss before considering a transplant.
A 23-year-old male has been using a regimen including oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Azelaic acid gel, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for 4 months with minimal results. Another user suggests that it typically takes a year to see significant effects and encourages him to continue the routine.
The conversation discusses androgen receptor degraders for hairloss, highlighting their potential advantages over traditional AR blockers like RU58841 and pyrilutamide. Concerns about the safety and cost of these treatments are also mentioned.
OP is pausing hairloss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hairloss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
Caffeine might raise stress hormones, potentially worsening hairloss. Telogen effluvium is often misattributed to minor stressors rather than significant life events.
A user stopped hairloss after taking finasteride daily for four years, with minimal regrowth and no side effects. They believe stress initially caused their hairloss.
The conversation discusses hairloss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hairloss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.