Stopping minoxidil can lead to significant hairloss, but resuming it along with finasteride can help regain lost hair over time. Consistency is key for maintaining hair health and regrowth.
A user is anxious about starting finasteride for hairloss despite believing in its effectiveness. Others suggest starting with a lower dose and emphasize the low risk of side effects.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hairloss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hairloss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
A user started taking finasteride for hairloss despite initial fears. Others shared their positive experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, encouraging the user.
A user shared their experience with hairloss, showing a shaved/buzzed look. Replies praised their appearance and discussed treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil.
A user praised Kevin Mann for his hairloss advice, crediting finasteride and minoxidil with tretinoin for saving their hair. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed frustration over Mann's channel being affected by past controversies.
The DHT itch is linked to hairloss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.
People are not using RU58841 for hairloss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.
The conversation discusses personal experiences with hairloss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.
A user solved their 15-year scalp inflammation and related hairloss using Selenium Sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue), noticing improvement after the first use and resolution after three uses. Others found relief with Ketoconazole shampoo, which also helps with hairloss.
The conversation discusses concerns about using Ashwagandha with Dutasteride for hairloss, as Ashwagandha may increase testosterone and potentially affect DHT levels. Users generally agree that the increase in DHT is minimal and unlikely to impact the effectiveness of Dutasteride significantly.
Some individuals taking finasteride for hairloss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of hairloss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in different populations. Some users believe that the results of Japanese studies may not be relevant to Caucasian men, especially young ones, and that East Asians may respond better to these treatments. Others argue that clinical studies should be the basis for decision-making, while acknowledging that individual responses to medications can vary.
People shared mixed experiences with RU58841 for hairloss; one person saw no improvement, another had significant gains and uses it with finasteride, while a third had an allergic reaction to the premixed solution. Some mix RU58841 powder into minoxidil themselves.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hairloss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.
A user's one-year progress in hairloss treatment using finasteride and minoxidil. The user shared their experience and advice, including adjusting the amount of sprays used based on individual needs and the importance of patience and positivity in the process.
The user shared their 18-month hairloss treatment progress, using finasteride three times a week, daily minoxidil, weekly vitamin D, and bi-weekly nizoral shampoo. They experienced initial shedding and greying, but are satisfied with the results.
A user's success with treating their hairloss using daily finasteride and minoxidil, and his experience of restored confidence. Replies to the post include discussion about the optimal dose for minoxidil, as well as warnings regarding the high dose taken by the original poster.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hairloss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
The potential effects of dutasteride on hairloss, with some users reporting it improved their hairline while others experienced worsened hairloss or shedding. Other treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride, as well as RU58841.
A user's progress with treatments for hairloss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU. Other members of the conversation provided tips such as using Microneedling and Tretinoin to increase regrowth and wounding areas of the scalp that are thinning in order to fill them in.
A user's experience with treating hairloss using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as advice from other users that they should try finasteride alone first before committing to minoxidil.
A user's progress with hairloss treatments over the past two years, including finasteride, minoxodil and dermarolling. Replies included speculations about whether or not this was the result of a hair transplant. The user confirmed that it was just meds.
The user has been using finasteride for six months to address hairloss and is considering adding minoxidil to improve hair thickness. They are also using microneedling, peppermint oil, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamin D supplements.
A user shared their progress with hairloss treatment using Dutasteride Mesotherapy but mentioned they ruined their progress. Another user commented that Minoxidil caused shedding, which should regrow in three months.
The user experimented with finasteride to reduce hairloss and plans to test if creatine affects DHT levels while on finasteride. Initial results showed low DHT levels, indicating finasteride's effectiveness, with further tests planned for creatine's impact.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and microneedling for treating hairloss. The linked article is seen as an advertisement for these treatments.
The conversation discusses a user's hesitation to start dutasteride for hairloss while already using finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. The user plans to gradually transition from finasteride to dutasteride to minimize shedding, seeking advice and reassurance from others.
The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hairloss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.
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.