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A 20-year-old is experiencing severe hair loss and is considering using dutasteride and finasteride, worried about potential side effects. They feel depressed and isolated due to hair loss, and are exploring options like hair transplants and hair systems but are hesitant about faking it.

Using finasteride before a hair transplant can prevent further hair loss and make the transplant look more natural. Patients should continue using finasteride until hair cloning becomes available.

A user has been using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for 2 years with no progress and worsening hair recession. They seek advice on how to proceed.

A 35-year-old has seen no hair regrowth after 9 months using treatments including finasteride, pyrilutamide, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and topical dutasteride, but experienced side effects with RU58841. Commenters suggest starting minoxidil for better results and question why it wasn't included from the beginning.

A 46-year-old man is using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma rolling for hair regrowth but is unsure of the results and considering a hair transplant. Many suggest he looks good bald and recommend continuing treatment or trying scalp micropigmentation.

A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.

Hair regeneration and follicle cloning are considered far from being feasible, with current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants expected to remain dominant for the next 15-20 years. Some are hopeful that AI advancements might accelerate progress, but many remain skeptical about significant breakthroughs in the near future.

Hair loss treatments like GT20029, pyrilutamide, and Follica show promise in 2022. Phase 1 and 2 trials are underway, and new hair growth studies have been published.

The user is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, dermarolling, a hair thickening conditioner, and hair vitamins for hair loss 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.

The user convinced their trichologist to prescribe topical finasteride after using topical estradiol and progesterone for hair maintenance. They also discussed the potential impact of "nofap" on hair loss, noting that abstaining for about four months seemed to reduce shedding.

A 20-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia feels depressed about her hair loss, despite using topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and saw palmetto. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, higher doses of finasteride or dutasteride, and checking for vitamin deficiencies and heavy metal exposure.

The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral treatments including 5mg minoxidil, 1.1mg finasteride, and 1mg biotin daily. They are considering adding dutasteride and possibly a hair system, while others suggest patience and additional treatments like microneedling.

The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some regrowth at the temples but continued hairline thinning. The dermatologist suggested possible telogen effluvium due to stress and deficiencies, prescribed oral minoxidil, and may consider dutasteride if the condition doesn't improve by January 2026.

The user experienced hair loss and used minoxidil, biotin shampoo, and supplements like biotin, zinc, fish oil, saw palmetto, and B vitamins, which initially stopped hair loss but did not promote regrowth. They suspect heat causes a dry, flaky scalp leading to hair loss and are considering using a supplementary shampoo and possibly finasteride.

A 29-year-old considering hair loss treatment received advice to explore a theory on androgenic/anabolic balance and was encouraged to read a beginner's guide for better recovery chances. The user expressed gratitude and willingness to try the suggested approach.

The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of dutasteride in halting hair loss for the user and explores the potential of PP405, which works through a different mechanism. Suggestions include considering a biopsy to determine the cause of hair loss and exploring other treatments like RU58841.

An 18-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss since age 15, recently adding dutasteride and GHK-Cu, but sees no significant improvement and is considering a hair transplant. Concerns are raised about using hormone suppressors at a young age, with suggestions to explore other treatments like dermarolling, diet changes, and checking for deficiencies.

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 conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on reducing scalp itching and dandruff using natural shampoos, witch hazel, and apple cider vinegar. The user also mentions using finasteride and observing potential regrowth, though it's difficult to confirm.

The user shared a 4-year hair loss treatment update using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality. They started with finasteride before switching to dutasteride and experienced fast results in the first year, with continued improvements in hair thickness over the past two years.

A user decided to stop using finasteride due to side effects and chose to shave their head instead. They plan to use the money saved for a hair transplant towards a house downpayment, hoping for future advancements in hair cloning.

Hair loss requires proper diagnosis as it can have various causes, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are often used. Many people express frustration with dermatologists and turn to self-research and alternative sources for treatment.

A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.

A person in their 20s is struggling with hair loss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.

The user has been using finasteride since September 2018, dermarolling since February 2019, and applying minoxidil once a day. Despite these treatments, they have experienced significant hair loss and are unsure if they should continue.

A 26-year-old male experiencing hair knotting and breakage has been using finasteride for 7 months, noticing some improvement. He uses keto shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, and argan oil, and is considering adding minoxidil and vitamins for hair strength.

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users discuss "DHT itch" at receding hairlines and suggest using dutasteride or ketoconazole shampoo for relief.

The user experienced hair regrowth using a routine of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, 0.1% dutasteride, and 0.025% tretinoin, with plans to adjust the treatment. They noticed significant improvement within a year and are considering changes to avoid potential hair shedding.

A 24-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning is using finasteride and minoxidil, noticing some hair thickening and new hair growth. Users suggest continuing the routine, as new hairs may become stronger in a few months.

The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after using finasteride for 2 years, oral minoxidil for 1 year, and recently starting dermarolling. The right temple shows significant improvement, while the left remains similar.