A female user's diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, and the advice shared in response which suggests taking spironolactone and minoxidil together to prevent hairloss.
Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hairloss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.
OP used finasteride 1mg and 2.5mg oral minoxidil since late April, showing hair improvement despite some initial libido issues. Users discussed side effects, costs, and alternative treatments, with OP noting increased facial hair but no significant body hair growth.
A 34-year-old man has used finasteride for 10 years and dutasteride for 1 year to manage hairloss, experiencing minimal side effects and slight hair thinning. He plans to continue using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral liquid finasteride, noting that cost and convenience influenced his dosage choices.
A 19-20-year-old has been using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily for a year to combat hairloss, avoiding minoxidil due to side effects. They plan to continue this regimen and consider a future hair transplant, experiencing no significant side effects from dutasteride.
The user started using finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, along with occasional microneedling, to address hairloss. They reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects and shared their progress over several months.
Dutasteride at 2.5 mg/day reduces scalp DHT by 80%, while 0.5 mg/day reduces it by 50%, with minimal difference in side effects. Users often combine it with finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for better hairloss management, though side effects like dry skin and pimples are noted.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil daily, and microneedling every two weeks for three months to treat hairloss. They are happy with the progress and considering adding ketoconazole shampoo to their routine.
User took 0.5mg Finasteride daily and 1x Minoxidil daily for 3 months, experienced positive hair growth and temporary side effects. Recommends sticking with treatment and adjusting dosage if needed.
Oral minoxidil dosing should be based on body weight to minimize side effects, with higher doses increasing risks like pericardial effusion. Combining oral minoxidil with topical treatments and finasteride can improve hair growth, but regular heart health monitoring is essential.
Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride, but finasteride is more commonly used and approved for hairloss. Users have mixed opinions on dutasteride's effectiveness, with some experiencing better results and others facing side effects or no improvement.
Finasteride and dutasteride are significantly cheaper in India, leading to substantial savings for users. There are discussions on the effectiveness of oral minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss, with concerns about the quality of generic medications.
The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hairloss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.
A 30-year-old man shared his experience with finasteride, taking 1mg every other day, which led to sexual side effects and other issues, prompting him to stop the treatment despite initial hair improvement. He previously tried natural methods and minoxidil without much success and is now considering a buzzcut.
A user shared their positive 3-month experience using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin D to treat hairloss, noting significant regrowth and minimal shedding. They also discussed potential side effects and the low likelihood of experiencing them, while being open to answering further questions.
A 39-year-old has been using topical 5% minoxidil for 11 years, added microneedling, and recently started using a topical combination of minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride, noticing some hair regrowth after three months. They experienced minor side effects when switching finasteride concentrations and plan to continue the treatment, possibly adding oral finasteride or dutasteride if significant progress is seen after a year.
The conversation discusses an 8.5-month progress of using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 for hairloss. People are complimenting the user on the significant improvement in hair thickness.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hairloss concerns and others seeing no impact.
The conversation discusses the severe shedding caused by Minoxidil, with users sharing their experiences and outcomes. Some report eventual regrowth, while others see no improvement or worsening hairloss.
The GT20029 tincture, a topical androgen receptor degrader, showed significant hair growth and good safety in a China Phase II trial for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with the 1% dose twice weekly identified as optimal. The company plans to initiate Phase III trials in China and Phase II in the U.S., and the treatment also shows promise for acne.
This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hairloss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.
This user has been using a combination of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, oils, biotin, vitamins D and K, and derma-rolling for 3 months to help reduce hairloss. They have experienced some progress but are still looking for more recommendations from others.
The user has used minoxidil for five years and added microneedling for four weeks without seeing results. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised that hairloss will persist without a DHT blocker.
The conversation is about a person's positive experience with Dutasteride 1mg and Oral Minoxidil 2.5-5mg daily for Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia, showing significant hair regrowth after 9 months. They mention a tough initial shedding phase, no side effects after 9 months, and a preference for oral treatments due to convenience and pet safety.
The user used microneedling, zinc, vitamin D3, biotin, magnesium, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a DHT-blocker shampoo with biotin for hairloss. They are considering adding minoxidil due to stagnation in progress.
The conversation discusses using Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHT blockers for hair growth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.
Exosomes are being considered for hair regrowth, with some users reporting initial improvement. One user moved on to using dutasteride and oral minoxidil with positive results.
The conversation is about someone who had success using retinol with minoxidil for hair growth, but experienced shedding with Retin A (tretinoin). They are asking if others have tried retinol with minoxidil and what their results were.
A user who experienced significant hair regrowth over the course of one year by following a regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling, biotin vitamins, vitamin D3 and collagen peptides. The post includes before/after photos and details on the brands used.