Users discuss using pyrilutamide for hair loss, seeking alternatives to 5AR inhibitors. They mention using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841.
A 24-year-old male reported a 7-month hairline recovery using 0.5mg of dutasteride daily with no side effects. Another user suggested adding minoxidil to the treatment.
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
A 27-year-old considering a hair transplant after going bald from 2018 to 2024. Recommendations include using finasteride and minoxidil before the transplant, with mixed opinions on their long-term use and side effects.
A user humorously discusses the effects of using too much minoxidil, with replies joking about hair growth and treatments like oral minoxidil. The conversation includes light-hearted comments and laughter about the situation.
User shared a 10-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, experiencing initial shedding but now seeing signs of regrowth. They expect further improvement over the next 8 months.
The user used oral finasteride, topical minoxidil foam, a derma roller, keto shampoo, Hims thick fix shampoo, hair dye, and rosemary oil for hair restoration. They reported no side effects and noted significant improvement, especially in the hairline.
User shared 4 months of hair loss progress using finasteride and minoxidil, noting improved scalp health with the right shampoo. Encouragement from others includes success stories with similar treatments.
A user noticed their hair became curly after using ketoconazole shampoo and wonders if the shampoo caused the change. They like the new curls and want to maintain them.
A 40-year-old male using 1mg finasteride and Costco liquid minoxidil for almost 2 months reports noticeable improvement in hair regrowth, though his temples remain recessed. Encouragement from others suggests continued use will yield further progress.
A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg three times a week, starting at age 25, with noticeable regrowth after three months and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, noting varying results and side effects.
A user with medium length hair and thinning at the top is using an adenosine-based hair growth serum and seeking advice on whether to use a boar bristle or nylon bristle brush to stimulate hair growth. They are concerned about their sensitive scalp.
The user saw significant hair regrowth after using rosemary-castor oil, scalp massages, a derma roller, biotin shampoo, minoxidil-finasteride spray, and a PRP injection. They plan to continue this routine.
A user is seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss during a planned break for family planning reasons. They inquire about pyrilutamide, cosmern, and other potential future treatments.
User shared progress pictures after nearly 3 months of using 1mg finasteride and weekly microneedling, reporting significant hairline improvement. They feel much better about themselves due to the progress.
A user shared progress pictures of a hair transplant done in Toronto, Canada. The conversation includes comments on the appearance of Antonio Conte, with some suggesting he looked better after shaving his head.
User is experiencing increased sebum, dandruff, and acne after taking a supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium pantothenate along with finasteride. They are questioning if biotin is the cause and whether they should stop taking it.
A 29-year-old male has been using 1.25mg oral finasteride for 16 months and 5mg oral minoxidil for 6 months to treat hair loss. The replies indicate positive feedback on the treatment's results.
The conversation is about someone seeking advice on the best microneedling device to use for hair loss, mentioning pens, stamps, and rollers as options.
A user reports significant improvement in scalp thinning after nearly 2 months of using Nutrafol, along with derma rolling and weekly rosemary oil application. Another user suggests the success might be due to saw palmetto in Nutrafol and shares their own experience of maintaining hair without finasteride.
The user has been taking dutasteride for 9 months and is satisfied with the hair growth results. They had a hair transplant and don't want to share hairline progress.
A user on finasteride for hair loss is considering topical dutasteride to further reduce scalp DHT and is using various other topicals as substitutes for minoxidil due to concerns about the safety of their cats and potential heart side effects from oral minoxidil. They are exploring whether a once-weekly application of topical dutasteride would be effective.
A user shared their successful hair regrowth experience after using minoxidil and dutasteride for four months, overcoming severe hair loss due to genetics. They also used vitamins, shampoo, a dermaroller, and a scalp massager, and saw significant improvement, gaining back their hair and confidence.
The post discusses hair growth progress and treatments used, including finasteride, minoxidil, and various hair care products like Australian organic argan oil mask and products from dslaboratories. The user is considering switching to a finasteride and minoxidil pill combination and testing a gray hair serum.
A 20-year-old has seen no improvement in hair loss after 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, topical solutions, and microneedling. They express frustration and a loss of confidence due to the lack of results.
Pyrilutamide is seen as effective for maintaining hair without regrowth, while Minoxidil is known for growing new hair but causes shedding of old hairs. There is a question if using Pyrilutamide would inhibit the hair regrowth effects of Minoxidil.
The user has seen significant hair regrowth after one year using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil, considering a hair transplant if progress stalls. They experienced an initial shedding phase and temporary erectile dysfunction, but no other side effects.
Finasteride is metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine and feces. Users humorously discuss its excretion, with one joking about it being expelled through ejaculation.
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.