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A 22-year-old male uses dutasteride, a serum with 10% minoxidil and 0.5% finasteride, and microneedling for diffuse androgenetic alopecia. Progress pictures show changes from July 2025 to February 2026.

The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for 1.5 years, which has thickened existing hair but left some areas thin. They suspect the treatment may be causing dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis and are seeking advice.

Quercetin reduced scalp soreness and may help with histamine-related hair loss. The soreness felt like inflamed follicles beneath the scalp surface.

The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.

The user claims to have successfully treated hair loss using natural supplements like collagen, L-lysine, zinc, B12, and bamboo shoot extract, without using the "Big 3" treatments (Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841). The community is skeptical, demanding proof and emphasizing that the "Big 3" are proven effective, while natural remedies are often not.

The user has been using finasteride for two years without results and recently started a new routine involving derma stamping, retinol, and minoxidil, which seems to show progress. The user microneedles about half the week and uses L’Oréal night serum for retinol.

Excess Vitamin A and topical retinoids can cause diffuse hair shedding. The user suspects their chronic telogen effluvium may be linked to using adapalene, a topical retinoid.

The conversation discusses the use of vasodilators like Minoxidil, L-arginine, and Niacin for hair regrowth, with Minoxidil causing intolerable side effects for the original poster. It also highlights that certain medications, including Lisinopril, antidepressants, and statins, can cause hair loss.

People with diffuse thinning and retrograde hair loss are discussing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some reporting improvements and others experiencing issues like scalp inflammation and increased sebum. Suggestions include addressing scalp inflammation, considering gut health, and possibly using topical antiandrogens or micro-needling.

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 has seen positive results after over six months using 0.05% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 50mg/ml RU58841, weekly needling, and twice-weekly ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They express gratitude for the support from an online community and are open to questions about their treatment.

Potential treatments for hair loss, specifically the combination of liquid minoxidil and pyrilutamide, with some suggesting that adding finasteride may be beneficial.

A 29-year-old reports positive hair recovery after 7 months using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, low-level light therapy, and vitamins, following a 3600 graft DHI procedure. They experienced no side effects from the topical treatment, unlike with oral finasteride.

The user is discussing hair regrowth after 7 months of using topical minoxidil and RU58841, with some microneedling. They are hesitant to switch to finasteride or dutasteride and are seeking input on whether there is new growth or just more miniaturization.

The user has been inconsistently using a 0.1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil topical treatment for hair loss over the past nine months, along with 1% Nizoral once a week. They aim to improve consistency in their treatment this year and report no side effects.

The conversation discusses using RU58841, topical finasteride/minoxidil, MK677, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss. MK677 is mentioned as a growth hormone that improves hair health and recovery from microneedling.

The conversation is about the effectiveness and trustworthiness of Pyrilutamide hair loss treatment sold by Hairlisciously, with concerns about product purity and a request for alternative suppliers. No specific treatments were confirmed to be used by participants.

The user has been treating hair loss with finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for several years without success and is experiencing an inflamed scalp, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice on additional treatments after these methods failed to improve their condition.

A user shared their experience with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about systemic hormone effects. They reported slight hair regrowth after one month and plan to continue the regimen, noting improvements in skin sensitivity and managing dandruff with anti-dandruff shampoo.

The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of Minoxidil alone versus Minoxidil combined with other substances like Tretinoin, LCLT, Procapil, Aminexil, and Capixyl for hair growth. One user did not understand the terms used.

A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.

A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.

User tries dermapen for hair loss and plans to use non-mainstream topicals like c60, ghk-cu, and ptd-dbm with valproic acid. They also use a head massager and modified LLLT belt for additional treatment.

Topical Minoxidil may cause pericardial effusion. Caution is advised when using Minoxidil, even topically.

Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.

A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

User made progress with topical Finasteride/Minoxidil and topical Dutasteride for hair loss. Microneedling at 1.5mm daily was also mentioned as part of the treatment.

A user who was part of an ongoing trial for a prolactin blocker and had regrowth, but the progress photos were not shared due to negative reactions from other users. Treatments mentioned include HMI-115, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

Amino acids like lysine, methionine, and cysteine may help with androgenetic alopecia when taken in high doses along with a DHT blocker. Users discuss combining these with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.