A 27-year-old seeking affordable hair transplant clinics, particularly in Mexico, after using finasteride for years. Recommendations for Dr. Nader and Dr. Cortez were mentioned.
The user is considering adding a topical treatment to their current regimen of finasteride and oral minoxidil to protect their temple area, with options like piro, RU58841, or topical finasteride or dutasteride. They are advised against overcomplicating their treatment, but another user suggests a topical with 8% minoxidil/dutasteride for better results.
Some hair loss may be linked to chromosome 20, which isn't affected by DHT blockers like finasteride. Treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and genetic testing are suggested, but their effectiveness for this type of hair loss is uncertain.
A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.
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 user shared their 2-month progress on hair regrowth using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and topical minoxidil with pyrilutamide. They reported seeing tiny hairs growing and no side effects from finasteride so far.
A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the main focus on using Fluridil and considering switching to Pyrilutamide. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil, topical finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and saw palmetto supplements, with advice to stick with Fluridil for at least six months before considering alternatives.
A user who had two hair transplants and is still concerned about their crown area, despite other people reassuring them that it looks normal. The advice given was to use Minoxidil, Finasteride, SMP, and to consider speaking with a therapist.
A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair loss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.
The user is experiencing one-sided diffuse thinning and has been using finasteride and liquid minoxidil for 4-5 years with minimal results. They are considering whether to save for a hair transplant or address scalp sensitivity and irritation first.
The user is experiencing an itchy scalp after six months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, suspecting dutasteride as the cause. They are seeking advice on how to alleviate the itch without stopping the treatment.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a regimen of minoxidil 5% twice daily, finasteride 1 mg daily, microneedling, ketoconazole 2% twice a week, and occasional castor and coconut oil, along with daily scalp massages. They are optimistic about reversing their Norwood 5/6 hair loss.
A 28-year-old male is experiencing temple regrowth but crown thinning while using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. The shedding phase is seen as a positive sign of treatment effectiveness, with expectations of noticeable improvements around 6 to 12 months.
Clascoterone is being discussed as a promising new hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement in trials. Despite this, skepticism persists about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects, with some users preferring minoxidil and finasteride.
Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.
A 23-year-old male experienced good hair growth and increased self-confidence after 10 months of using oral finasteride (1.25mg) and topical minoxidil (5% twice a day), despite no decrease in hair shedding. He also used 1mm microneedling monthly and reported minor side effects like forgetfulness.
A 30-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and is concerned about his receding hairline, seeking advice on his Norwood scale classification. He is apprehensive about using Minoxidil and finasteride as treatments.
Scientists have grown natural-looking hair from stem cells, potentially revolutionizing hair growth treatments. Concerns include cost, DHT resistance, and the need for future procedures.
OP has been using daily oral finasteride 1.25mg for 5 months with noticeable progress and no side effects. They chose this dosage by cutting 5mg pills into quarters due to cost.
Results for PP405 are expected next year, with concerns about its pricing and potential black market availability. Some users believe it may be slightly more effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and combining it with treatments like minoxidil and microneedling could be beneficial.
A 19-year-old male with diffuse and crown thinning is considering starting minoxidil as advised by a dermatologist but is unsure if he should seek a second opinion. Another user suggests consulting a reputable dermatologist to avoid wasting resources.
The user is using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and other ingredients, along with a red light laser cap and dermapen, to address hair thinning. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised to try dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 12 to 18 months before deciding.
PP405 shows promise for hair growth with significant results after 4 weeks, but skepticism exists due to its unavailability. Some users are hopeful for its potential, while others express concerns about side effects and market release delays.
A 25-year-old user shared progress pictures after using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for nearly four months, reporting significant crown gains and slight temple progress without side effects. The user chews a Hims 3-in-1 tablet and has not experienced any shedding due to starting with a shaved head.
User experienced slow gains with topical fin+min, switched to topical dut+min, and considered adding Eucapil. Another user suggested DUT may be less effective topically due to high molar mass and mentioned Fluridil as a weak anti-androgen that could help.
A user recommends using a microscope to assess hair density and track hair loss progress, finding it useful for evaluating treatment effectiveness, particularly with dutasteride and minoxidil. They advise against obsessing over hair loss and emphasize focusing on other meaningful life aspects.
A user's progress with treating hair loss by using finasteride (1mg MWF) and minoxidil (5% once daily), occasionally using ketoconazole gel, and dermarolling 1.5mm every two weeks; other users' responses are positive and ask for more information about the treatment regimen.
A 28-year-old is assessing their hair loss on the Norwood scale, considering adding topical minoxidil and dermastamping to their current regimen of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They feel their hair loss is worsening and seek opinions on their condition.
The user has experienced hair regrowth after switching from topical to oral Minoxidil and starting Finasteride. Other users confirm the regrowth and suggest additional treatments like microneedling and Nizoral shampoo.