User encourages taking finasteride for hairloss, stating rare permanent side effects. Replies discuss experiences with finasteride, side effects, effectiveness, and alternative treatments.
User "flcv" shares their 3-year experience with finasteride for hairloss, stating no side effects and no change in hair thickness despite shedding cycles. They advise fellow fin users to trust the process and not worry about shedding.
A 26 year old female dealing with hairloss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.
User started minox and fin for hairloss and wants to know if they'll help thicken hair. Another user suggests shaving head before starting treatment and mentions success stories.
The user shared a 1-year progress on hairloss treatment using topical minoxidil twice daily, finasteride daily, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral every three days, showing significant improvement. Commenters expressed admiration for the results and hope for their own hair recovery.
A user shared a 17-month update on their hairloss treatment, which included a hair transplant of 2300 grafts, using a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering another transplant and seeking honest feedback on their progress, while others share their own experiences and advice on hairloss treatments.
The post discusses a 21-month treatment of hairloss using Finasteride, a 13-month treatment with Minoxidil, and a 2-month treatment with Stemoxydine. Replies suggest enhancing results by adding a micro needling pen and tretinoin to the regimen, and consider Finasteride and Minoxidil as crucial treatments.
The user used finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for hairloss prevention. After one year, there was no noticeable hair regrowth, but no further hairloss occurred.
Topical dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hairloss but lacks FDA approval and research, leading to less use. Users report varying effectiveness and side effects, with some preferring oral treatments.
Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hairloss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.
The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hairloss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.
A 20 year old male's experience with hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral shampoo, dutasteride, alfatradiol, stemoxydine and RU58841, over the course of two years. The user reported losing ground overall but their hair becoming curly, which helped hide more scalp.
Pyrilutamide, a potentially effective hairloss treatment; other topical treatments like RU58841 and CB-03-01 that may have fewer side effects than Pyrilutamide; and the Phase 3 clinical trials of Pyrilutamide, which is likely to be approved by the FDA soon.
A user who has seen improvements in their hairloss after taking finasteride and minoxidil once a day for 5 months. Other users offered advice and support, with some cautioning about potential side effects of the treatments.
Slow, steady progress on hairloss treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling and Nizoral; the need for patience when using these treatments over a period of months or years; and how to deal with discouragement due to slow progress.
The conversation discusses a user's experiment of "burning the scalp" to treat hairloss, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some suggest returning to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others note slight improvements in hair density.
A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hairloss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.
A user shared their 7-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily for hairloss, showing improvement in both the crown and front areas without side effects. They requested feedback on their results.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil over five months, with noticeable improvements in hairline and temple areas. The user experienced minimal side effects, mainly increased eyebrow and eyelash growth, and attributes additional physical improvements to weight loss and exercise.
The conversation discusses hair care tips and product recommendations for hair growth, including red light therapy, The Ordinary hair density serum, Nizoral shampoo, and Minoxidil. It also covers nutrition, stress management, and the importance of blood work for addressing hairloss.
The user plans to switch from dutasteride back to finasteride due to worsening hairloss, possibly due to increased scalp testosterone. Others report mixed results with both treatments, showing individual variability.
A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hairloss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hairloss treatment.
This conversation is about a user who has been using Minoxidil to treat hairloss for two weeks, and experienced an intense shed. The replies offer advice on how to manage their shedding, such as shaving their head or using Finasteride, and encouragement that the results will be worth it in the end.
Exploring the effectiveness of redensyl, a hairloss treatment, compared to minoxidil and finasteride. People shared experiences using redensyl and products containing it, such as The Ordinary Hair Serum.
Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hairloss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.
A 49-year-old male switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride 2.5 mg daily, along with oral Minoxidil 5 mg, resulting in significant hair regrowth and stopping hairloss after six months. Despite initial side effects like adrenaline spikes and urinary issues, the user is satisfied with the results and plans to continue the treatment.
The brain resists updating its perception of gradual appearance changes, like hairloss, due to its preference for stability and reliance on an internal model. This delay in perception can make changes feel sudden once the brain finally updates its model.
Bald men can still attract partners, as personality and confidence often outweigh hairloss. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used, but self-acceptance and personal satisfaction are key.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hairloss reduction with this method.
User reports being on finasteride for 3 months, experiencing initial shedding but noticing new hair growth and increased density. They also started using castor oil daily and considered trimming their long hair to improve visual thickness.