A person experiencing hairloss is using finasteride and considering minoxidil but is worried about side effects like heart palpitations. They seek advice on continuing minoxidil, trying alternatives like microneedling, or considering a hair transplant.
Topical Dutasteride may halt hairloss and effectively treat androgenic alopecia. Combining low-dose oral Dutasteride with topical application could maximize regrowth and minimize side effects.
A user's success in treating their hairloss with 2x daily topical dutasteride and minoxidil, as well as the potential for using less frequent application of topical dutasteride due to its long half-life.
Finasteride is discussed for hairloss treatment, with opinions divided on its safety and effectiveness. Some consider natural remedies, but these may also affect hormones.
A user discusses their hairloss journey, starting with 5% minoxidil and nizoral, and now using DualGen-15 Plus with 15% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. They also use biotin, pumpkin seed oil, Pura D'or Professional shampoo, and derma rolling, noting some shedding and side effects.
The conversation discusses scalp issues and hairloss, with treatments like Accutane, Nizoral, and H&S being used. Suggestions include considering finasteride, minoxidil, and jojoba oil, with caution advised for the latter.
A 22-year-old experiencing intense hairloss across the scalp seeks advice, considering factors like nutrition and genetics. Suggestions include checking vitamin, mineral, and thyroid levels.
The conversation discusses hair thinning and the potential role of vitamin D deficiency in hairloss, with suggestions to take vitamin D3 supplements. The user also mentions having diffuse thinning and a slightly receding hairline.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, focusing on iron supplements for low ferritin levels and considering finasteride and minoxidil if thinning persists. There is debate over starting with finasteride versus dutasteride, with some users advocating for dutasteride due to its potency, while others caution about potential side effects.
The user shared their hairloss treatment progress using topical products like exosomes, fluridil, Kx826, and topical dutasteride, avoiding oral finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects. They found exosomes from Creative Biolabs most effective and also used topical probiotics, noting improvements without significant side effects.
The user experienced worsening hairloss despite using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical minoxidil for nine months. They are considering switching to dutasteride and reducing ketoconazole shampoo due to its drying effects.
The user is undergoing a hairloss treatment using 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D3, fish oil, and weekly microneedling with a 1mm needle roller. They are considering switching from a dermaroller to a dermastamp for better results and are hopeful about the progress shown in recent photos.
Minoxidil and caffeine are discussed for hairloss treatment. The user questions the logic of combining them due to their opposing effects on adenosine receptors.
Creatine may accelerate genetic hairloss, but stopping it can reverse the effects. Finasteride helps block DHT, and some users report no issues taking both daily.
The conversation is about a 40-year-old trying a homemade topical hairloss treatment combining finasteride and minoxidil, and considering microneedling after previous side effects from oral finasteride. They plan to provide updates on the results and any side effects.
The user is treating hairloss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.
The user improved their hairloss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.
Creatine might increase hairloss due to increased DHT sensitivity, but evidence is mostly anecdotal. The user is using oral minoxidil for hairloss and is cautious about starting creatine.
The user is experiencing stage 2 hairloss and thinning, noticing more scalp visibility with short hair. They are considering diet, yoga, scalp massage, supplements, and a serum recommended by their doctor, and questioning if it's safe to stop using the serum and whether to get a blood test since hairloss isn't a family trait.
A 19-year-old male experienced significant hairloss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.
A 21-year-old's hairloss journey which involved using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1mg/day, and PRP treatments every month for 2 months with the results seen in two videos; as well as beliefs about no poo concept.
Treatments for hairloss, including the effectiveness and safety of Pyrilutamide compared to RU58841; experiences using both medications with varying results; and recommendations to try Pyrilutamide instead of RU58841.
User experienced hairloss improvement after 7 months using finasteride, zinc, vitamin D, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others praised the progress and discussed the importance of zinc and vitamin D in hair health.
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.
Finasteride can continue to improve hairloss for up to 10 years, with the best results seen when started early. Combining treatments like minoxidil, dermarolling, or RU58841 may enhance effectiveness.
The effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride in treating hairloss, with evidence given such as studies and experiences, as well as discussion around whether one should switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride. There is also a discussion on post-Dutasteride syndrome.
A 31-year-old man is experiencing hairloss, using minoxidil with mixed results, and has started finasteride. He is considering a hair transplant if these treatments are ineffective.