A user's 2.5 months of finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dermarolling treatments for hairloss, with various users giving their opinion on the progress made.
User Clay1211 shared 1-year progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaroller for hairloss. Commenters expressed surprise and praised the impressive results.
Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be an early warning sign for type 2 diabetes due to its association with insulin resistance. Treatments discussed include testosterone therapy and finasteride, which affects hormone levels related to hairloss and insulin sensitivity.
A 31-year-old man, between Norwood 4 and 5, is considering hairloss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is concerned about side effects. He is exploring options with doctors and considering a hair transplant, noting that some clinics require medication before and after the procedure.
The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hairloss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.
Finasteride is preferred for its shorter half-life and FDA approval, while dutasteride is seen as more effective but not FDA-approved for hairloss. Many combine these with minoxidil for improved results, though side effects and effectiveness vary.
A 19-year-old is using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to combat hairloss, seeing improved hair density but minimal hairline regrowth. Users suggest patience, continued treatment, and possibly considering a hair transplant in the future.
Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hairloss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.
The user has used minoxidil for five years and added microneedling for four weeks without seeing results. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised that hairloss will persist without a DHT blocker.
A user experienced sexual side effects, including reduced semen production and numbness, after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss. They decided to stop dutasteride to prioritize their sexual health and may return to finasteride if issues resolve.
Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hairloss.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hairloss concerns and others seeing no impact.
Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hairloss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hairloss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hairloss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
The conversation humorously speculates on whether an elderly man's good hairline is due to finasteride, dutasteride, or genetics. It also discusses the role of DHT and genetics in hairloss.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hairloss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hairloss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hairloss.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
This conversation was about a user named Substantial_Pen_1099 who has been using an regimen of 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, and weekly 0.5mm dermarolling for hairloss treatment over the course of 3 months. Others in the conversation expressed disbelief at their progress, to which Substantial_Pen_1099 provided video proof as evidence.
_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hairloss treatments.
This user has been using a combination of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, oils, biotin, vitamins D and K, and derma-rolling for 3 months to help reduce hairloss. They have experienced some progress but are still looking for more recommendations from others.
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hairloss.
Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hairloss treatments.
A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hairloss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.
The user shared a 1-year update on using finasteride (0.25mg three times a week), biotin, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D for hairloss, showing positive results with pictures and no side effects. Other users commented on the effectiveness and the user's good response to the treatment.
A user is using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for hairloss, despite health warnings. Switching from finasteride to dutasteride did not improve hair density.
Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hairloss management.
Belgium disagrees with the EMA and does not authorize the 1 mg oral form of finasteride for androgenic alopecia, citing a negative benefit-risk ratio. Despite this, some individuals in Belgium can still obtain finasteride through prescriptions, and there is debate over its mental health risks versus its benefits for hairloss and other health issues.
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hairloss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.