A woman who is considering giving up on her hair loss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil led to thicker hair and reduced hairline recession. Occasional flushing from minoxidil will be managed by lowering the dose.
Hair loss affects mental health, with negative comments from others being common. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used, and some focus on self-improvement and humor to handle societal judgments.
Finasteride increased testosterone and estrogen, stopped hair loss, and promoted regrowth. Users discussed side effects like libido changes and considered adding minoxidil and aromatase inhibitors.
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
A user discussed using finasteride for six months to treat hair loss, noting minimal side effects and uncertain hair regrowth. They mentioned not using minoxidil and considering future options like hair transplants.
Finasteride improved hair appearance over seven years with no major side effects. Users discussed finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements like beta carotene and astaxanthin for hair loss treatment.
Minoxidil is highly toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs, even in small amounts. Many users have switched to oral minoxidil to prevent accidental exposure to their pets.
Dutasteride is reported by some users to worsen hair loss, while others believe it causes shedding before improvement. Finasteride and Minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with mixed results.
A 25-year-old has used minoxidil for 7 years, finasteride for 2 years, oral minoxidil and dutasteride for 3 months, and also tried microneedling and nizoral. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about being a good candidate due to potential retrograde alopecia.
The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.
The conversation reflects on how hair loss was portrayed in older movies as a natural part of aging, contrasting with today's media where balding is less visible due to treatments like finasteride and hair transplants. Participants also discuss the difference in societal attitudes towards hair loss and appearance in past generations compared to the present.
Kintor's Pyrilutamide (KX-826) showed hair growth in Chinese Phase III trials but did not significantly outperform placebo. The treatment was safe with no major adverse reactions reported.
The conversation revolves around the experiences of different individuals with hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. The discussion includes various perspectives on the effects of these treatments, the importance of hair for self-esteem and attractiveness, and the influence of significant others on the decision to use or stop using these treatments.
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, with mixed experiences regarding shedding and effectiveness. Some users also mention using minoxidil and RU58841 alongside these treatments.
User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.
Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.
Finasteride is used for hair loss, with mixed reports of no side effects and claims of long-term negative effects known as Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). The conversation debates the existence and causes of PFS, with differing opinions on whether it is psychological or real.
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido and weaker erections, but experiences vary. Some users switch to dutasteride or topical treatments, while others stop finasteride to restore normal sexual function.
The conversation discusses the potential of a new hair loss treatment, GT20029, which may prevent hair loss by destroying androgen receptors on the scalp. Users express hope for the treatment's success and speculate on its usage routine, effectiveness, and possible side effects.
A user shared their experience with a hair restoration method involving adding individual human hairs on ultra-fine strands between existing hair, allowing for natural movement and appearance without blocking the scalp. They also continue using rosemary oil and gentle massage for basic growth support.
Chinese researchers have successfully created hair follicles in vitro, potentially offering unlimited hair for transplantation and a cure for hair loss. They plan to test these follicles in vivo on humanscalps.
Balding scalps have more androgen receptors, leading to increased TGF-beta, which causes blood vessel loss and hair follicle miniaturization. Blocking androgen signaling and TGF-beta may help prevent hair loss.
Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone by 99%, which may not be ideal for those sensitive to all androgens. Some argue finasteride's balancing act might be better, while others believe dutasteride is superior for hair regrowth.
Switching milk brands cleared scalp inflammation and other symptoms, but hair shedding continues. The user hopes shedding will stop as hair cycles progress.
A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.
User discusses tight scalp causing hair loss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.
A new topical Dutasteride with 20 times better scalp absorption being developed and tested for release in 2023; use of existing drugs, such as Minoxidil and finasteride; and mesotherapy as an alternative hair loss treatment.
A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.
The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalp hair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.