The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hairloss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hairloss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.
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CumsOnYourFeet69 has been discussing a new treatment called CosmeRNA which claims to target the root cause of malepattern baldness, and is considering using it in conjunction with Minoxidil instead of Finasteride due to possible side effects. Replies have highlighted that the efficacy of this treatment is still unknown, but it could be used as an effective maintenance option if successful.
A user's experience with Pyrilutamide, which they have been taking for 3 months to treat their aggressive malepattern baldness. The user reported that the medication decreased shedding and was hopeful it would work as advertised.
Pyrilutamide, a potential topical treatment for malepattern baldness, and the user's anticipation of its Phase 2 trial results. Several users discussed their experiences with Finasteride and RU58841, while others voiced skepticism about the efficacy of Pyrilutamide.
A user's experience with using a combination of Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinol and Caffeine as hairloss treatment before getting a hair transplant. The conversation includes various opinions on the efficacy and availability of this mix.
The conversation is about whether it is safe to take Xeljanz, a JAK inhibitor, while also taking finasteride for hairloss. The concern is that Xeljanz weakens the immune system, which could be risky.
Finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride can slow hairloss but aren't effective for everyone, especially with aggressive hairloss. Wayne Rooney's case shows treatments and transplants may not prevent hairloss due to genetics.
The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hairloss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.