Belgium disagrees with the EMA and does not authorize the 1 mg oral form of finasteride for androgenic alopecia, citing a negative benefit-risk ratio. Despite this, some individuals in Belgium can still obtain finasteride through prescriptions, and there is debate over its mental health risks versus its benefits for hair loss and other health issues.
A 22-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole for hair loss treatment over two years, experiencing some regrowth and maintenance. He reports side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction, and slight libido impact from minoxidil.
A 35-year-old man shares his one-year progress using 1.25 mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil for hair loss, with no side effects and slight improvement in his front hairline. He also uses keto shampoo twice a week and a 0.5mm roller weekly.
A 28-year-old is experiencing early signs of balding and is using a routine that includes oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness of oral minoxidil with microneedling and the reliability of their product sources.
A user shared their experience with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about systemic hormone effects. They reported slight hair regrowth after one month and plan to continue the regimen, noting improvements in skin sensitivity and managing dandruff with anti-dandruff shampoo.
Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hair growth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.
A 27-year-old user shared their 7-week progress using topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6% daily, along with keto 2% shampoo twice a week and derma needling every 2-3 weeks. They reported no side effects.
User "mo_movic" shared 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermaroller for hair loss. Others congratulated and discussed their own experiences, with "mo_movic" reducing finasteride dose and using ketoconazole twice a week.
A 37-year-old male stopped using finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and switched to derma rolling, scalp massaging, and Revita shampoo, resulting in thicker, healthier hair with new growth. Users discuss the effectiveness of mechanical scalp stimulation, with some sharing similar positive experiences and others expressing skepticism.
The user "OP" uses a combination of topical minoxidil 5%, finasteride 0.025%, and caffeine to combat hair loss, with noticeable results over 5-6 months. Side effects include unwanted body hair growth and an itchy scalp, but no significant sexual side effects.
A user has been treating hair loss for a year with Finasteride, oral Minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, recently adding Dutasteride. They are unsure about the effectiveness and seek advice on whether to continue or switch fully to Dutasteride.
User experienced hair growth after 6 months using microneedling, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin. Commenters suggest adding finasteride to treatment for better results and preventing further hair loss.
The conversation is about hair regrowth progress using a combination of treatments: dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole, and monthly microneedling. The user reports that microneedling and topical minoxidil had the most impact on their hairline.
The user reported noticeable hair improvement over four months using 1 mg of finasteride and weekly microneedling. Progress photos from October 2024 to January 2025 show positive changes.
The conversation is about finding a source for sterile dutasteride for mesotherapy to avoid side effects from oral 5AR blockers. The user is currently using microneedling and 0.01% topical dutasteride and plans to use transplants.
The user has been using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for over a year with good results but is considering adding mesotherapy with dutasteride due to concerns about side effects and is seeking advice. Another user suggests continuing with oral finasteride or dutasteride, while another supports mesotherapy for its benefits and professional oversight.
The conversation is about a product called Serioxyl, which was expected to contain stemoxydine. It clarifies that Diethyl lutidinate is another name for stemoxydine.
A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hair loss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.
A 33-year-old male has been using topical finasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, keto, and derma stamp for hair loss treatment for 3 months. He is optimistic about the promising results.
Rosemary essential oil, particularly cineole, is considered by some to be beneficial for hair growth, though its effectiveness compared to minoxidil is debated. Finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo are recommended treatments, while oils like rosemary and peppermint are seen as supplementary for scalp health.
ET-02 showed significant hair growth in five weeks, outperforming minoxidil, with a non-hormonal mechanism that avoids side effects of treatments like finasteride. A phase 2 trial is planned to further assess ET-02's efficacy and safety.
A user shared their 7-month progress on hair regrowth using a regimen of dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They noted significant improvement, particularly in vellus hair growth, and discussed the potential addition of RU58841, though they experienced side effects with it previously.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 7% minoxidil, 0.3% finasteride, and derma stamping over nine months. They reported no side effects and noticed results around 3-4 months, with faster progress when using derma stamping 2-3 times a week.
OrganTech is working on regenerating hair and teeth, with positive results in mice, but skepticism remains about progress for humans. Users express frustration over the lack of advancements in human hair loss treatments, despite ongoing research and trials.