A 21 year old male who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months to treat hairloss, and others sharing their experiences with the same treatments.
Jamesdunn8811 has been using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil to treat his hairloss over the past four months, with successful results. He has experienced no side effects and noticed increased thickness and baby hairs growing in both temples.
Many male celebrities and models use treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to combat hairloss, with some also undergoing hair transplants. These treatments are common and increasingly normalized, with some celebrities openly discussing their use.
John Cazale's hairline showed strong recession at the temples but maintained solid volume and density, sparking discussion on different hairlosspatterns and the importance of overall hair density. Treatments like Minoxidil and Spironolactone were mentioned as potential factors in maintaining hair, though genetics and styling were also considered significant.
The conversation discusses the potential impact of marijuana on hairloss, with some users suggesting it may worsen hairloss due to hormonal changes, while others believe it might alter perception rather than cause actual thinning. The original poster uses Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) for treatment and is considering quitting marijuana to see if it affects hair health.
Hairloss in men is primarily caused by androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride often recommended. Other causes include stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, and scalp infections.
Bicalutamide is discussed as a treatment for hairloss, particularly in females, with some users cautioning against its use due to potential side effects. The conversation also mentions using finasteride and other anti-androgens, with some users recommending more traditional treatments like dutasteride.
A 27-year-old male experienced hairloss and dermatitis, which improved with tea tree oil and neem extract. He is considering using a 2% Ketoconazole solution for further treatment.
Dermatologists use treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for male-pattern baldness, considering side effects and patient preferences. Photobiomodulation is noted as mildly effective but costly, while PRP is debated for its effectiveness compared to microneedling.
The user is seeking advice on safe hairloss treatments for a household with pets, avoiding minoxidil due to its danger to cats. They are considering alternatives like dutasteride and looking for affordable options.
A 20-year-old male experiencing hairloss is using finasteride for 8 months and is considering a digital perm but is concerned about potential hair damage, especially at the thinning hairline. Advice given includes continuing finasteride, using gentle hair products, and possibly trying topical minoxidil or CBD cream for scalp care.
Increased hair shedding can occur when starting Finasteride, but it's usually temporary. Adding Minoxidil may help regrow and thicken hair, while vitamins are only beneficial if there's a deficiency.
A 20-year-old male experiencing significant hairloss started using finasteride and minoxidil, considering switching to dutasteride, and seeking encouragement from others who have seen improvements. Other users shared their experiences with similar treatments, noting improvements in hair coverage and stability, with some considering hair transplants as a future option.
A 47-year-old male experienced mixed results with hairloss treatments using finasteride and oral minoxidil. After reducing dosages and adding creatine, he noticed shedding, but switching back to higher doses and changing to pea protein may help regain progress.
An 18-year-old diagnosed with malepattern baldness is using probiotics, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.
Creatine may contribute to hairloss, and users suggest avoiding it or using DHT blockers like Saw Palmetto and green tea. Some users report personal experiences of hairloss after starting creatine, while others advise focusing on consistent exercise instead.
A 27-year-old male with diffuse hairloss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hairloss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hairloss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
Creatine at 2.5 g/day did not affect DHT levels in the user, suggesting it may not cause hairloss through DHT. The user used minoxidil during the experiment but did not use finasteride or other DHT-reducing medications.
A 40-year-old man experiencing malepattern baldness reports noticeable hair regrowth after 6 weeks of using finasteride 1 mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. He has not experienced any side effects and plans to continue monitoring his progress.
Hairloss treatments are being tested on mice, with methods like minoxidil and stem cell therapy showing promising results. However, human trials are still years away, leading to humorous frustration about mice benefiting first.
Malepattern baldness can occur with or without an oily scalp, but an oily scalp and seborrheic dermatitis can worsen the condition. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo are used, and managing diet and scalp care can help control symptoms.
Hairloss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.
Dutasteride and finasteride can significantly slow or halt hairloss, with some users experiencing regrowth, but results vary. Lifestyle factors and individual genetic predispositions also play a role in hairloss outcomes.
Hair regrowth treatments for cis-males include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Estrogen and testosterone blockers can help restore hairloss but may not suit everyone.
A 19-year-old male is experiencing hairloss and has been prescribed finasteride by a Telehealth company. He plans to start finasteride, improve his lifestyle, and take supplements like DIM and Zinc to manage potential side effects.
A 30-year-old male has been experiencing hairloss despite using Dutasteride 0.5mg and PRP for 15 months, with no success. He is considering a hair transplant but is advised to stabilize hairloss first and explore other treatments like topical Minoxidil or combined therapies.
A 23-year-old male is experiencing aggressive hairloss despite using 1mg finasteride and 4.5mg minoxidil, with limited progress and side effects like fluid retention. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling with topical minoxidil, and considering hair systems or a transplant in the future.