Starting finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil early is advised for minimal hairloss to preserve hair. Professional consultation is important due to potential side effects.
Use minoxidil and finasteride for 1-2 years to promote regrowth and stabilize hairloss before a transplant. Long-term use of these medications is needed to maintain results and prevent further loss.
A 23-year-old male experiencing worsening hairloss has tried topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, Progesterone, Hydrocortisone butyrate, and Ketoconazole. He is considering switching to oral Finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of improvement.
Starting finasteride earlier is generally more effective for hairloss, with no evidence of reduced effectiveness over time. Oral finasteride is recommended for better results, and starting treatment after age 18 is advised.
A 24-year-old male is considering the "Big 4" treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling) or a hair transplant for hairloss. Most users recommend starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil to stabilize hairloss before considering a transplant.
A 20-year-old is feeling depressed about hairloss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for 5-6 months. Users suggest continuing treatment, trying derma rolling, oral minoxidil, and addressing lifestyle factors.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hairloss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.
A person with hairloss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hairloss might be an autoimmune response.
The conversation discusses dissatisfaction with current hairloss treatments that mainly focus on DHT blockers like finasteride and dutasteride. Alternative treatments mentioned include RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and future possibilities like hair cloning.
A 26-year-old individual treating hairloss since 19, using a regimen of Finasteride, Cyproterone, Oral Minoxidil, Microneedling, Dutasteride, and newly added RU58841. They're seeking advice from other RU58841 users about their experiences.
A user shared a 1.5-year hairloss treatment progress using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil, planning to switch to oral Minoxidil and considering adding RU58841. They saw gradual improvement, suspecting Finasteride as the main contributor since they might not respond to topical Minoxidil.
User started finasteride at 18, added minoxidil later but stopped due to side effects. Hairloss continued despite treatments, considering dutasteride but hesitant. Others suggest trying dutasteride and discussing with a dermatologist.
Potential treatments for hairloss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hairloss globally.
ExistingAd915's 17 year journey of fighting hairloss, which included the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. He has seen positive results from his treatments, with an overall improvement in hair density.
Topical spironolactone is gaining attention as an alternative hairloss treatment, but it's not as effective as other options like finasteride. Oral spironolactone can cause side effects in men, and there are better topical alternatives like RU, Pyril, and CB.
This conversation is about how topical treatments for hairloss, such as Minoxidil and Finasteride, can be replaced by drinking oral versions of the same medications to achieve better results with less hassle. Some users have already been doing this with positive results.
A user's hairline recovery after severe hairloss, which was treated with Dutasteride and Minoxidil; other users offered their opinions on the severity of the hairloss.
Factors that can cause hairloss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.
Saw Palmetto is not effective for hairloss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
The user experienced side effects with both oral and topical finasteride and is considering making their own hairloss treatment using CB-03-01 (Breezula) mixed with minoxidil due to fewer reported side effects. They plan to use a lower concentration than what was used in trials.
The conversation is about the mental toll of hairloss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.
Effective treatments for hairloss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, LLLT, PRP, Ketoconazole, and Scalp Massage. In addition, anti-inflammatory diets and stress management are recommended to maintain or regrow hair.
Using both finasteride and dutasteride for hairloss is debated, with some seeing it as beneficial during transition, while others find it redundant and risky. Oral minoxidil raises concerns about blood pressure, with a preference for topical use and microneedling for better results.
A user shared their 6-month update on hairloss treatment, using daily Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, topical Finasteride, dermastamping, and PRP treatments. They reported improved hair quality but no significant regrowth or density increase, and plan to continue the regimen for another year before considering a hair transplant.
Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended as first-line treatments for hairloss, with dutasteride and oral minoxidil as stronger options if needed. Hair transplants should only be considered after achieving stability with medication, and non-surgical options are suggested if medications are ineffective.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, switching from 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil to 5mg oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, noting improvements despite shedding phases. Other users discussed the hair growth cycle, treatment effects, and shared advice on managing hairloss, including buzzing hair and maintaining mental health.
The user has been using oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamping, and multivitamins for hairloss, with plans to consider a hair transplant in the future. They are seeing gradual improvement and are content with the progress, preferring to stick with their current regimen rather than switching to other treatments like dutasteride.
The conversation discusses a user's two-year experience using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, noting initial gains and stabilization over time, with some concerns about shedding and a weak spot at the crown. The user also mentions using testosterone cypionate and reports no significant side effects, except possibly dry eyes.
The user is experiencing a difficult shedding phase after starting a hairloss treatment with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Despite the shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and plan to continue the treatment, encouraged by others' positive results.