A user in Turkey was advised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonal effects and was prescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from a pharmacy.
The conversation discusses hair loss shampoos, highlighting those containing caffeine and adenosine. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Using ketoconazole shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis is generally fine, but opinions vary on frequency, with some suggesting every other day and others less often. Proper scalp cleaning is emphasized to prevent itching and burning.
A 29-year-old male shares progress pictures after 4 months using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo, noting initial shedding but overall improvement. He avoids minoxidil and microneedling, and reports thicker hair in balding areas while maintaining high water intake.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a new hair growth serum called HERBACLE, which claims to be the world's first, but lacks reviews and is doubted by users. One user notes that its ingredients are similar to those in The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density.
Switching from liquid to foam Minoxidil to avoid scalp irritation, with a method to melt the foam for easier application. Users discuss alternatives and personal experiences with Minoxidil, including issues with propylene glycol and different application methods.
A 26-year-old male used a hair serum containing procapil, Anagain, and biotin, noticing initial improvement in his hairline followed by worsening. He questions if this is mild shedding or if he should stop using the serum.
The conversation is about a person's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes Minoxidil, low-dose Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, weekly use of a derma roller, and hair loss shampoo. They chose these treatments to minimize systemic effects and plan to share their results for others' benefit.
The conversation is about finding non-alcoholic minoxidil options in India due to irritation from propylene glycol-based formulations. Suggestions include Tugain 5% foam, Morr Max 5%, minoxidil gel, and Morr F Aqua plus, with OP avoiding finasteride due to side effects.
Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.
A 33-year-old male experienced sudden, rapid hair loss, possibly due to a reaction to mentholated shampoo and undiluted tea tree oil, with a history of seborrheic dermatitis. He is currently taking finasteride, vitamin D3, a multivitamin, and biotin, and is seeking further medical evaluation.
The conversation is about the correct usage of a hair serum containing redensyl, procapil, capixil, and baicapil. The user is seeking advice on the amount to apply and whether washing hair after application is necessary.
Mixing RU58841 with a solution for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to use propylene glycol and ethanol instead of k&b solution due to scalp irritation. Recommendations include using ketoconazole shampoo for itchiness and considering oral minoxidil if topical causes irritation.
The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and argan oil for hair loss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.
Users discussed experiences with Everychem's solution similar to PP405 for hair loss, noting some positive results like increased hair thickness and new growth. There was skepticism about the product's legitimacy and safety, with some users reporting early signs of effectiveness and others expressing concerns about the lack of evidence and safety profiles.
Most scalp serums are ineffective for hair loss, with Nécessaire’s “The Scalp Serum” being the only one showing noticeable results, though it's not worth the cost. For androgenetic alopecia, clinical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are necessary, while caffeine and capixyl may offer some benefits.
Oral hyaluronic acid is not beneficial for hair, as it gets broken down in the stomach and has no strong evidence supporting its effectiveness. The user is taking finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil for hair loss, but combining finasteride and dutasteride is considered redundant.
Betnovate and mometasone furoate were tried for scalp issues, but Zoryve and Selsun shampoo were recommended for relief. Itraconazole was suggested for stronger treatment if topicals fail.
Balancing hormones, particularly testosterone and DHT, may prevent hair loss and slow aging. Treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, zinc, magnesium, collagen, and natural DHT-blocking shampoos.
The user is experiencing hair shedding after using a multipeptide hair growth serum and is concerned about losing baby hair. They are questioning whether they should stop using the serum due to this shedding.
A 19-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss and severe seborrheic dermatitis despite using finasteride for six months. Nizoral (ketoconazole) is no longer effective, and they are seeking over-the-counter solutions and advice for an upcoming dermatologist visit.
The conversation is about using try-Spartan shampoo for hair regrowth on the crown without using minoxidil or finasteride. The user seeks advice on non-drug topical treatments.
RepliCel's potential hair loss treatment may cost around $1000 and aims to protect hair follicles from DHT, possibly reversing some miniaturization. It is not considered a cure and may be most effective in early hair loss stages, with its main advantage over finasteride being the lack of sexual side effects.
A 22-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using a doctor-prescribed serum and shampoo. They are seeking advice on additional treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
The user experiences irritation from alcohols in minoxidil and is considering alternatives like trichosol mixed with polyethylene glycol or DMSO. They seek advice on the best nonirritating option.
The conversation discusses managing hair loss and scalp issues, with users sharing experiences using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, ketoconazole, sulfur soap, and topical anti-androgens. Suggestions include trying sulfur soap, scalp massages, spironolactone, and dietary changes to reduce sebum production and dandruff.
Certain oils and treatments used for natural breast enhancement, like fenugreek oil and shatavari, may also help with androgenetic alopecia due to their estrogen link. The discussion suggests these items might pause hair loss.