User fought hairloss with Derminator microneedling, topical and oral minoxidil, and a 2000 FUE hair transplant. Derminator was a game changer, preventing further loss.
A user discusses their habit of analyzing others' hair due to their own hair thinning at 18. Another user mentions starting finasteride in 2010 and still having a full head of hair.
A transwoman is struggling with hairloss despite using hormones, dutasteride, and Abiraterone, and is considering making her own treatments due to difficulty accessing them. She has also tried Eucapil and regularly uses Nizoral shampoo.
The conversation revolves around how balding has made the original poster and others hyper-aware of other men's hairlines, often judging the severity of their hairloss and whether they've had treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, or finasteride. Some participants express a need for therapy due to their obsession, while others joke about their newfound "expertise" in assessing hairloss.
A user shared their experience with hairloss and a hair transplant at the Scandinavian Hair Institute, using finasteride every other day as part of their regimen. They expressed satisfaction with the transplant results and decided against using minoxidil due to its inconvenience and potential side effects.
The conversation discusses a hairloss flowchart for beginners, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, and vitamins.
Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hairloss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.
For hairloss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
A new hairloss treatment theory beyond minoxidil and finasteride is proposed, causing mixed reactions in the community, with some members eager to explore and support it, while others call for more research and evidence.
A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.
A 35-year-old male shared his hair restoration journey, starting with minoxidil and finasteride, which improved his hairline and crown, followed by a hair transplant in November 2024. He stopped finasteride to conceive, experienced some shedding, and is now considering switching to dutasteride while continuing minoxidil.
A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.
The conversation discusses CRISPR-on & CRISPR-off as a potential cure for baldness, contrasting it with hair cloning and other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions the potential of mRNA for gene expression control and the prioritization of gene editing for severe genetic conditions.
The conversation is about whether treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can make single hair follicles produce multiple hairs again. The user is curious if these medications can thicken hair and prolong the growth phase.
Insulin resistance may increase DHT production, contributing to hairloss, and addressing it through diet, nutrients, and natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil could help reverse hairloss. Some users prefer medications like finasteride for more effective results.
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hairloss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
The conversation is about a person experiencing hairloss from steroid use, considering treatments like RU58841, dutasteride, and Nizoral, while avoiding finasteride and Minoxidil due to concerns about hormones and hypertension. The consensus suggests using dutasteride or finasteride, as Nizoral alone is not effective.
A 20-year-old feels defeated about hairloss and struggles with consistent minoxidil use due to ADHD. They plan to visit an endocrinologist for finasteride and consider shaving their head while continuing treatments.
A 32-year-old male noticed accelerated hairloss after turning 30 and has been using minoxidil and finasteride with breaks, but stopped finasteride due to concerns about side effects. He is considering alternatives like topical treatments, ketoconazole shampoo, and possibly a future hair transplant.
The conversation is about people with advanced hairloss (Norwood 6 or 7) who have seen significant hair regrowth using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and RU58841. Nine cases were collected to motivate others to try these treatments despite advanced hairloss.
New hairloss treatments like PP-405, AMP-303, and SCUBE3 are being discussed, but none are confirmed to fully restore hairlines. Current treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 are still widely used, with some hope for future advancements in hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses a user experiencing short, curly, wiry hair above and behind the ears, linking it to pattern baldness. The user suggests starting treatment early but personally chose not to pursue treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 due to the hassle.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hairloss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses using oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil with RU58841, Finasteride, and serioxyl for hairloss. It also asks for opinions on the effectiveness of other treatments like Setipiprant, Dutasteride, and Spironolactone, and thoughts on HMI-115 and GT20029 trials.
GT20029 is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenetic hairloss by targeting androgen receptors, unlike finasteride which reduces DHT broadly. Concerns include its effectiveness, genetic variations in androgen receptors, and availability, with some skepticism about its potential as a true alternative.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hairloss and is using finasteride, ketoconazole, and topical minoxidil. They suspect retrograde alopecia due to hairloss on the sides and nape, despite noticing some hair thickening on top.
A 22-year-old male has been treating hairloss for over three years with various methods including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments, but continues to experience hair thinning. Despite trying multiple treatments and consulting with dermatologists and hair surgeons, the individual is frustrated with the ongoing hairloss and lack of progress.
The user is treating hairloss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.
The conversation discusses how different factors can stimulate type 1 and type 2 isoforms of 5-alpha reductase, which are enzymes linked to hairloss. Specific treatments mentioned include oral Dutasteride and topical Finasteride.