A user's experience of slowing hairloss while taking minoxidil and finasteride, and the various treatments suggested to help halt or reverse the process.
The conversation discusses various factors affecting hairloss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hairloss.
A human trial involving the use of Verteporfin as a treatment for hairloss, which has been ongoing for 119 days with an update on its progress. Treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 have also been discussed.
A user's transformation due to their efforts in fighting hairloss, which was achieved without a hair transplant; the discussion includes advice about treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride.
A user shared their long-term struggle with hairloss and various treatments, including Minoxidil, biotin, and dermarolling. They also discussed a disappointing experience with a hair health institute that provided dubious recommendations and expensive remedies.
A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hairloss.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Turkey using the DHI and Sapphire FUE techniques, without taking finasteride or minoxidil post-surgery. They emphasized that transplanted hairs from the donor area are resistant to hairloss, but acknowledged that native hairs might still thin without medication.
The user "Mysterious_Aspect364" shared their progress with hairloss treatments. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year and six months respectively. The replies mostly congratulate the user on their progress and suggest using a dermaroller with 1.0 needles on the hairline combined with minoxidil.
A 24-year-old male is experiencing emotional stress from hairloss despite seeing significant progress after 4.5 months of using oral dutasteride and minoxidil, and has now switched to topical treatments. Many users encourage him to continue with the oral treatments due to his impressive results and suggest waiting at least a year before considering a hair transplant.
A 19-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil since December, with initial success, but has experienced hair thinning and loss since May. Despite using microneedling and tretinoin cream to enhance minoxidil, his dermatologist advised using only minoxidil, causing concern about worsening hairloss.
After a hair transplant, the user noticed unexpected new hair growth without using medications or vitamins. Many advised starting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to maintain the results and prevent future hairloss.
The user had a hair transplant five years ago and started using minoxidil three months ago. Commenters recommend adding finasteride or other DHT blockers to prevent further hairloss and maintain results.
DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hairloss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.
Hair regrowth from treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and finasteride is not permanent; stopping these treatments typically results in hairloss resuming. Beard hair can become permanent with minoxidil use, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing treatment to maintain gains.
User shared 2.5-year progress using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement and reduced hair shedding. Persistence with finasteride led to thicker hair and fewer hair fall issues.
An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hairloss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.
The user is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, dermarolling, a hair thickening conditioner, and hair vitamins for hairloss treatment. They stopped taking testosterone due to medical reasons and are now technically on estrogen, but it's unclear if this impacts their hair growth.
User discusses resentment towards people who dismissed their hairloss concerns and continued to do so even after a specialist confirmed it. Others share similar experiences and discuss the impact of hairloss on self-esteem and societal perceptions.
A user using finasteride and dutasteride to treat hairloss, but still losing hair rapidly after stopping minoxidil. Replies suggest that the user should try oral minoxidil or switch to dutasteride for better results.
A user has been taking finasteride, using a derma-roller, LLLT, and argan oil, but experienced significant hairloss at the one-year mark. They are concerned if this is a normal shedding phase or something to worry about.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hairloss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hairloss solution.
The user experienced side effects from daily 1 mg Finasteride and switched to 0.5 mg every other day, supplemented with creatine, tongkat ali, tribulus terrestris, vitamin D3, bromantane, l-tyrosine, and caffeine. They also use weekly 1.5 mm microneedling and daily 50 mg RU58841, except on microneedling days, to manage hairloss.
A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birth control pills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hairloss.
A 29-year-old male is considering treatments for hairloss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, or a hair transplant, and is concerned about potential hairloss due to military service. He is currently at Norwood 2 and has a family history of hairloss.
The conversation critiques the influence of "Clavicular" on young men regarding hairloss treatments, highlighting the dangers of following unscientific advice and the rise of body dysmorphia. It emphasizes the importance of safe, medically advised treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, while warning against reckless experimentation and early surgeries.
Having hair improves social interactions and treatment by others, with hair transplants and finasteride enhancing confidence and attractiveness. People often receive more positive attention after addressing hairloss.
A new supplement for hair growth combines black rice, prickly pear, and saw palmetto, showing promising results in increasing hair density and reducing hairloss. The supplement is considered a drug-free alternative to traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.