PP405 may induce new hair growth but cannot revive completely dead follicles, and its effectiveness on hairlines is uncertain. It is expected to be available by mid-2028, but users are advised to manage expectations and consider using other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Pyrilutamide is being considered as an additional treatment to Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hairloss. Users report mixed results, with no evidence of it worsening hairloss.
Microneedling may worsen hairloss due to potential scarring and inflammation, with some users suggesting caution and proper technique to avoid damage. Alternatives like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are implied as safer options.
Finasteride is recommended for hairloss starting at age 17, with some users suggesting starting even earlier. Minoxidil is also suggested as an option, while lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are noted as beneficial for health but not effective for slowing genetic hairloss.
The conversation discusses using natural alternatives like saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum, and nettle extract for hairloss, alongside treatments like nizoral, dermastamp, red light, and rosemary oil. Opinions vary, with some users skeptical about the effectiveness compared to finasteride, and concerns about potential side effects.
Dutasteride mesotherapy is discussed as a hairloss treatment, with opinions on its effectiveness compared to oral dutasteride. The treatment is noted for being expensive, potentially painful, and more popular in Europe, with some users questioning its advantages over traditional methods.
The conversation suggests Justin Bieber has had a hair transplant, with many users agreeing on the change in his hairline and discussing the commonality of hairloss and transplants among men, including celebrities. Some speculate he might also be using hairloss medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
Zinc pyrithione and ketoconazole shampoos may help reduce hairloss by removing DHT from the scalp. Users discuss various treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and non-pharmaceutical options like castor oil and dermarolling.
The conversation discusses the potential impact of marijuana on hairloss, with some users suggesting it may worsen hairloss due to hormonal changes, while others believe it might alter perception rather than cause actual thinning. The original poster uses Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) for treatment and is considering quitting marijuana to see if it affects hair health.
Whey protein does not cause hairloss; concerns are likely unfounded. The user is on finasteride and minoxidil but sees no improvement, so they are phasing out these treatments while continuing to work out and use whey protein.
The conversation is about using dutasteride 0.5mg, minoxidil 5%, and RU58841 for hairloss treatment. Users discuss dosage, potential side effects, and experiences with these treatments.
Creatine can cause increased hairloss in some people, particularly those with a predisposition to androgenic alopecia, but hairloss often stops after discontinuing its use. Some users experience no hairloss while using creatine.
Costco offers affordable prices for hairloss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users discuss prescription options and compare prices with services like Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs and Amazon's RxPass.
A 21-year-old male managed to control his hairloss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hairloss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.
L-arginine may worsen hairloss by potentially increasing testosterone levels, especially in those with a DHT-sensitive gene. Users discuss the effects of increased nitric oxide on hairloss and consider stopping supplements like zinc and l-arginine to see if hair conditions improve.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, focusing on insulin resistance, microneedling with topical melatonin, and stress reduction. Users express skepticism about the advice, preferring proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while some mention alternative methods like dermal incisions and verteporfin for reducing fibrosis.
The conversation discusses preventing hairloss during detransitioning, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers. The user is also considering rosemary oil and monitoring testosterone levels.
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hairloss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
A user is experiencing side effects from topical finasteride and is considering using a low dose of anastrozole to manage potential gynecomastia while continuing finasteride for hairloss. They are unsure whether to start the aromatase inhibitor immediately or wait to see if their body adjusts.
PP405 is discussed as a potential hairloss treatment, with doubts about its effectiveness and availability. Users mention using finasteride and minoxidil, and express concerns about PP405's cost and market release.
Finasteride did not improve hairloss and seemed to accelerate it, particularly on the forehead. The user is considering stopping the medication due to these negative effects.
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 considering whether to delay meeting their long-distance girlfriend to undergo a hair transplant or meet her with their current hairloss, having used Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, and Minoxidil. Most responses advise being honest about the hairloss, suggesting confidence and authenticity are more important than appearance.
The conversation discusses a 17-year-old using finasteride to address early hair thinning, expressing pride in taking action to prevent hairloss. The user emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early and shares experiences with the hairloss community.
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.
Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.
A user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using Propecia and minoxidil for hairloss, emphasizing that hairloss is not a problem. Another user commented on their own use of finasteride and minoxidil, noting no side effects.
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.
Mesotherapy Dutasteride is considered highly effective for reducing scalp DHT and potentially reversing hairloss. However, one user reported systemic side effects and no improvement in hairloss.