Setipiprant trial for hair loss failed, showing no difference between placebo and treatment. Discussion also noted placebo users reporting side effects.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment using 1.25 mg finasteride, 3 mg oral minoxidil daily, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. Opinions vary on the effectiveness, with some noticing progress and others seeing no difference.
Dutasteride significantly improved hair thickness and regrowth for users, often more effectively than finasteride alone. Many users experienced positive results with a combination of dutasteride, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, with minimal side effects.
The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.
The user reported slight improvement in hairline using 1% Clascoterone cream over three months but found it too costly to continue. They expressed interest in trying a 5% concentration if it becomes available at a reasonable price.
A user experienced increased pimples and cysts after two years on dutasteride, possibly due to hormonal changes. Suggestions included seeing an endocrinologist, using supplements like boron and DIM, adjusting diet, and reducing body fat to manage side effects.
The user applied 0.005% topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine, and ketoconazole shampoo for four months but saw no hair regrowth. Some users suggested increasing the finasteride dose or trying alternative treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, or RU58841.
A 23-year-old male has been using dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and minoxidil with tretinoin for 107 days to address crown hair loss, noticing slight thickening but uncertain progress. He reports no shedding or side effects, experiencing positive effects like improved skin texture and increased energy.
The user is experiencing significant hair growth improvement after 5 months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects except less body hair. The routine includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly microneedling, and starting ketoconazole shampoo.
A user's 15 month progress with finasteride and minoxidil treatments, which have produced great results. Microneedling depth and frequency were discussed in the replies.
A user's six month progress with Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment; they experienced positive results such as stopped itching and shedding, as well as regrowth, without any side effects.
A user experienced significant hair growth using oral dutasteride and minoxidil but developed severe erectile dysfunction, likely exacerbated by obesity and diabetes. They plan to lose weight and possibly adjust medication to alleviate side effects.
The user aims to achieve a hypertrichosis look and has used topical Minoxidil for 20 years, now trying oral Minoxidil in a low dose. They seek alternatives to Minoxidil to avoid side effects.
Topical dutasteride may not significantly reduce hair loss and could potentially increase testosterone, leading to further hair loss. Users report side effects like mood changes, sleep issues, and severe side effects, with no significant progress in hair regrowth.
User DeadRay9 reports good progress on finasteride and ketoconazole, with irregular microneedling. They take 1.25mg finasteride, experienced increased libido, and saw improvements at 3-5 months.
A 48-year-old user shared progress pictures after using finasteride daily, minoxidil foam once a day, RU58841 once a day, and a derma pen every other week for almost two months. Another user suggested waiting until month six to see significant results.
User switched from finasteride to combination dutasteride and finasteride for hair density improvement. They noticed less hair shedding and more youthful skin, with a reply suggesting less DHT could increase elastin in skin.
The user has been using finasteride for 7 months, minoxidil for 10 months, and dutasteride for 4 months with minimal results and is considering stopping treatment. Replies suggest continuing treatment, adding microneedling, and checking DHT levels.
The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and other supplements for hair regrowth, with plans to start microneedling. Some users see progress and suggest microneedling to enhance results, while others note that significant changes may take more time.
Sulfur soap may help with hair thickening and reducing scalp inflammation, but it can cause dryness. Nizoral, containing ketoconazole, is noted for its potential to reduce seborrheic dermatitis but may also cause scalp dryness and hair loss.
After 7 months of using topical finasteride/minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo, the user believes they are seeing hair regrowth. They are seeking further advice to improve their results, excluding hair transplant options.
A user experienced significant hair improvement using oral finasteride for six months, adding microneedling and switching to non-sulfate shampoo. They managed side effects by working out and noticed no negative impact on libido.
A 22-year-old male shared his one-year progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth, showing significant improvement. Users discussed the effectiveness of these treatments, with some confusion about ketamine, and shared their own experiences and questions about dosages and side effects.
A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.
User shared 8-month hair loss treatment progress using topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, and microneedling. They experienced watery semen as a side effect but saw significant improvement in hair growth.
The user experienced initial success with finasteride and topical minoxidil, but hair loss returned, leading to changes in treatment including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and supplements. Despite increasing minoxidil dosage, hair loss persisted, prompting consideration of injectable treatments.
The user is seeing positive results in hair growth using a combination of topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They also use a red light panel for collagen rebuilding and are happy with the progress.