A user shared their experience with a Long Hair DHI Hair Transplant, receiving 2,750 grafts. They plan to continue using Dutasteride and Topical Minoxidil post-surgery.
User noticed tiny dots on their head after using 0.5% dutasteride and 8% minoxidil, which others identified as developing hair follicles. Encouragement was given to continue the treatment.
A user shared progress pictures after 5 months using Hims 2-in-1 finasteride and minoxidil with a 1.5mm derma roller. Other users commented positively and shared their own experiences with the treatment.
The conversation is about gathering serum DHT data from individuals taking dutasteride to investigate its efficacy, especially in cases with unexpectedly low DHT reduction. The aim is to explore potential genetic factors affecting drug metabolism.
The conversation discusses a last-resort hair loss treatment combining topical finasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, and progesterone, with claims that topical finasteride can inhibit up to 52% of scalp DHT. One reply clarifies that progesterone is not an anti-androgen but has anti-androgenic properties because it competes with androgens for receptors.
The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.
The conversation is about choosing the right concentration of tretinoin cream to enhance the absorption of minoxidil for hair loss treatment. The options discussed are 0.5, 0.05, 0.25, and 1mg/g concentrations.
The conversation discusses microneedling for hair loss, with the original poster experiencing pinpoint bleeding after using needles of 1.25mm and 0.5mm, possibly due to adding GHK-Cu to their treatment regimen. They are inquiring if others bleed at similar depths.
Users discuss aggressive promotion of Koshine 826, suspecting Kintor employees are behind it. Concerns are raised about its effectiveness, with some preferring alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil.
Reducing scalp DHT doesn't directly correlate with preventing hair miniaturization, as different follicles have varying sensitivity levels. Dutasteride at 0.5 mg and 2.5 mg shows minimal visual difference in hair regrowth, with side effects being a consideration for higher doses.
The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.
Creating a topical solution combining finasteride and stemoxydine to treat hair loss, and the discussion of whether 15mg of finasteride would be sufficient for 60ml solvent.
Shiseido's S-DSC Hair Multiplication Treatment in Japan is available to foreigners but is expensive and not very effective. Despite past disappointments, there is hope for future treatments with more options in development beyond Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The user shared their 5-month hair progress using oral finasteride and minoxidil, reporting positive results with minimal side effects. They use a chewable 2-in-1 product from Hims for convenience.
The user has been using oral Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil for three years without success and is considering adding topical Finasteride or Dutasteride to target DHT both locally and systemically. Other users suggest sticking to a consistent treatment plan, exploring different combinations, and considering other factors like potential misdiagnosis or inconsistent medication use.
A user found a solution for Minoxidil-induced dandruff by using a custom NRF 11.121 mixture from a local pharmacy, which includes ingredients like Isopropyl palmitate and Cremophor RH 40. This formulation prevents dryness and allows better penetration when using hair shaders.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Dutasteride injections. Users believe these treatments are effective and help maintain good hair.
A user is considering using homemade hair sprays with ingredients like fenugreek seeds, rosemary, and lavender to promote hair growth, alongside topical minoxidil. Other users suggest that while these sprays may improve hair health, they are not as effective as minoxidil and finasteride for regrowing hair, and recommend using proven treatments like finasteride for better results.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and microneedling to potentially thicken small hairs on the forehead after a hair transplant. It also mentions the importance of using an oral DHT blocker for hair growth.
The conversation is about using a topical serum for hair loss with ingredients like finasteride and minoxidil, and the option to exclude retinoic acid and hydrocortisone due to concerns about long-term effects. One user prefers using only finasteride, avoiding minoxidil and retinoic acid, and plans to remove hydrocortisone in future orders.
The user experimented with finasteride to reduce hair loss and plans to test if creatine affects DHT levels while on finasteride. Initial results showed low DHT levels, indicating finasteride's effectiveness, with further tests planned for creatine's impact.
Travoprost may be more effective than minoxidil for hair growth and can be used alongside it, but its effectiveness is debated due to inconsistent dosing results. Travoprost is expensive and not widely used, with alternatives like latanoprost and bimatoprost being more accessible.
A user experiencing diffuse thinning at the hairline after 12 months on finasteride is considering adding minoxidil, dutasteride, or RU58841 to their treatment. Another user suggests adding minoxidil now, holding off on dutasteride, and shares personal side effects from RU58841.
User "Jordan_cadagan" shares 11-month progress using minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth, with impressive results. Users discuss application methods, ice baths possibly helping, and daily dosages.
Diffuse thinners often experience more hair regrowth with DHT blockers like finasteride, possibly due to less DHT sensitivity and the presence of miniaturized, not completely bald, follicles. However, regrowth varies widely among individuals, influenced by factors like genetics, the stage of hair loss, and treatment methods such as minoxidil, microneedling, and dermarolling.
Bryan Johnson used a customized hair restoration formula from Roots byGA, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. Many users are skeptical of the effectiveness and uniqueness of the treatment, suggesting that standard treatments like Minoxidil and Dutasteride are more reliable.
Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.