Bicalutamide and spironolactone are being compared for their effectiveness and safety in treating female pattern hair loss. The conversation seeks advice on which is better to use.
The user has been using topical finasteride since October without improvement and is considering adding a caffeine product with dimethylglycine. Another user suggests caffeine is more promising and advises consulting a dermatologist about the lack of progress with finasteride.
The conversation discusses the potential of using topical estrogen treatments for hair loss without systemic absorption, highlighting challenges and possible solutions like using estriol. It also mentions other treatments like topical finasteride, microneedling, and scalp massage, while noting the limitations and side effects of current options.
User shared a 1-year update on finasteride, noting thicker hair but mild side effects like reduced libido and mild ED. Considering reducing the dose from 1mg to 0.5mg daily to alleviate side effects.
A 52-year-old male with Multiple Sclerosis is considering using Finasteride and Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for hair loss but is advised to lose weight first to avoid side effects. He is currently focusing on diet, weight loss, and using Rogaine and microneedling for hair treatment.
A 22-year-old with high estradiol levels is considering starting finasteride for hair loss. They have an upcoming endocrinologist appointment to discuss whether they should proceed with the treatment.
Minoxidil combined with tretinoin may improve hair regrowth due to their synergistic effects. Using a gel with 0.025% tretinoin and antibiotics might still be beneficial.
Hair loss treatments still rely heavily on minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with little innovation. Future treatments like stem cell therapy and RNA technology show promise but are not yet available.
Researchers are working on regenerating hair follicles using stem cells, but a cure for baldness is still years away. Current treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.