Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing hairloss in some people, though experiences vary. Treatments like finasteride or minoxidil are suggested to manage potential hairloss.
A 27-year-old using minoxidil and dutasteride for hairloss has seen significant improvement but is considering a hair transplant for a more defined hairline. Most responses suggest the hair looks good, advise against a transplant, and recommend patience or trying microneedling or tretinoin.
The user experienced hairloss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hairloss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hairloss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hairloss.
Teenager with hairloss shares experience and encourages others to address their hairloss early. They use a stack of topical finasteride/minoxidil, derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment.
Hairloss is often misunderstood by those not affected, leading to frustration for those who research treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants. Many people offer well-meaning but uninformed advice, while those knowledgeable about hairloss focus on proven treatments.
People are discussing if microneedling alone can improve hairloss without using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Some users report moderate success with microneedling and natural remedies, but most suggest that results are better when combined with medicaltreatments.
A 19-year-old is frustrated with doctors giving misleading information about hairlosstreatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to self-administer finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of supportive medical guidance.
The post and conversation are about skepticism towards HairClone's crowdfunding campaign for a hairloss cure, with users expressing doubt and calling it a scam. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A permanent hairloss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.
An 18-year-old experiencing balding since age 15 is seeking alternatives to minoxidil for hair regrowth, currently using rosemary oil and a 0.5mm derma roller. They are unsure about the proper use of these treatments.
Hairloss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.
Early hairloss causes emotional distress, and common coping strategies like fitness and fashion are inadequate. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair systems, and scalp micropigmentation were tried but were unsatisfactory.
Bryan Johnson's new hairloss product, which includes peptides, is viewed skeptically by many, with concerns it may be a money grab rather than an effective treatment. Most users prefer proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which are cheaper and have established results.
The user has been successfully managing hairloss for five years using oral minoxidil and finasteride. They experienced significant improvement and plan to continue the treatment without breaks to maintain results.
CRISPR shows promise for treating hairloss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hairloss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hairloss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.
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This conversation is about Royal_Woodpecker0007's 11-month progress on hairloss medications, including topical finasteride and minoxidil, as well as oral finasteride and keto 1% shampoo. The treatments have shown positive results, reducing his hairfall from 200 hairs per day to 40-50, and thickening his hairline. He plans to wait another year before considering a transplant.
The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hairloss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hairloss or promote regrowth.
A 22-year-old is experiencing hairloss and anxiety, trying treatments like topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments don't stop hairloss or promote regrowth.
A clinical trial in Australia offers $20,000 for participation, aiming to regrow hair and reverse grey hair. Participants must not have used hairtreatments recently and must visit a Melbourne clinic regularly over 18 months.
A user created a web app called TrichoMetrics to track hairloss using photos and metrics like density and thinning. The app supports tracking treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride, with features for setting baselines, comparing progress, and logging treatment adherence.
The user is frustrated with hairloss, having switched from topical minoxidil and finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil without seeing improvements. They are considering a hair transplant and are advised to continue the current treatment and explore therapy or lifestyle changes.
Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can help prevent or slow hairloss for many, though results vary. The dermatologist's claim that no medication works is incorrect, as these treatments are effective for some individuals.
Bryan Johnson uses topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hairloss. Users discuss treatment effectiveness and side effects, debating topical versus oral dutasteride efficacy.
Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hairloss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.