Vitamin E is suggested as beneficial for hair follicles. Some users question the dosage and effectiveness, while others share positive experiences with vitamins.
Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.
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.
Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.
This conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil and finasteride. Users discussed the potential side effects of using these drugs, as well as their experiences with them.
The conversation discusses a last-resort hair loss treatment combining topical finasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, and progesterone, with claims that topical finasteride can inhibit up to 52% of scalp DHT. One reply clarifies that progesterone is not an anti-androgen but has anti-androgenic properties because it competes with androgens for receptors.
Rosemary and peppermint oils are suggested as natural alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, with added benefits for skin health. Some users report positive results, though there is debate about their effectiveness compared to minoxidil.
A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.
User discusses tight scalp causing hair loss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.
The conversation discusses a user's 13-week experience using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss, noting initial shedding and subsequent improvement. Replies suggest some improvement may be visible, likely due to minoxidil, and encourage patience.
The user is experiencing thinning at the temporal points and has been using minoxidil, dermarolling, and a mixture of natural oils to improve hair growth. They are considering finasteride as a potential treatment based on shared information.
Piroctone olamine is more effective than ketoconazole for increasing hair growth and reducing itching and dandruff. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Peppermint oil at 3% was found to improve hair growth more effectively than Minoxidil. The user is also using a topical caffeine hair growth oil and making their own peppermint solution to combat hair thinning.
A user experimenting with an extreme hair loss treatment stack of Dutasteride, RU58841, 15 mg oral minoxidil, and microneedling, which sparked a debate among other users about the safety of this approach.
A user sharing their hair restoration results after taking finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil orally for 3 months; other users responding with questions and comments about the treatments used.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, biotin and micro needling; the user is concerned about their hairline after switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Responses suggest that this could be just a shed and offers advice on how to possibly address it.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.
A user who is using a combination of oral and topical treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo in order to combat hair loss. Another user gave the original poster a word of warning about overusing the ketoconazole shampoo.
Reishi mushroom is significantly weaker than finasteride for inhibiting 5 alpha reductase, requiring much larger quantities to achieve similar effects. The effectiveness and safety of consuming large amounts of Reishi for hair loss are uncertain.
The conversation is about the best way to take finasteride for hair loss, questioning whether it should be taken with food or on an empty stomach for optimal results. People are sharing their experiences with taking finasteride alongside meals.
A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.
Ashwagandha may increase testosterone, which can convert to DHT and potentially affect hair loss, but using dutasteride should mitigate this concern. Users suggest that occasional Ashwagandha use is unlikely to impact hair loss significantly when on dutasteride.
User shared 6-month progress using Fin, Min, Microneedling, Biotin, and Ketoconazole Shampoo for hair loss. They microneedle once a week, use 1.25 mg Fin daily, and apply topical Min twice a day.
User Clay1211 shared 1-year progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaroller for hair loss. Commenters expressed surprise and praised the impressive results.
User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added saw palmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.
Balding scalps have more androgen receptors, leading to increased TGF-beta, which causes blood vessel loss and hair follicle miniaturization. Blocking androgen signaling and TGF-beta may help prevent hair loss.
The conversation is about using PTD-DBM and valproic acid for hair loss. The user is inquiring about the dosage of these treatments, noting that valproic acid is used at a 7.5% solution.