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A user's 23 year experience with Finasteride/Dutasteride and their current consideration of adding Minoxidil to their treatments for hair loss.

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.

TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.

The conversation discusses a user trying a carnivore diet to improve hair growth while also taking finasteride. Other users express skepticism about the diet's long-term health effects and suggest any hair improvements are likely due to finasteride.

The effectiveness of using dutasteride mesotherapy as a hair loss treatment, with other protocols such as microneedling, vitamin D and B12, zinc, and biotin. The user's results were positive after 4-6 months without any serious side effects.

User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.

DIY hair loss treatment with vitamin C in shampoo reduced shedding and promoted regrowth, benefiting both the original poster and their wife.

The user discussed their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, RU58841, Nizoral, supplements, dermarolling, and minoxidil, which caused significant edema. They also experimented with dutasteride, which led to increased hair loss, and found that Armodafinil reduced minoxidil-related water retention and hair shedding.

The conversation is about a user inquiring about a hair loss treatment product that contains minoxidil, azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine, and whether it is more effective than Regaine foam. No specific treatments or outcomes are discussed.

User started using Pantostin Alfatradiol after watching haircafe on YouTube and noticed thicker hair. They wonder why it's not more popular, as it's a 5α-reductase inhibitor with a different mechanism than minoxidil.

A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.

User shares 9-month progress using topical Fin/Min formula (10% Min, 0.1% Fin) for hair loss, with significant improvement in crown area. Others discuss experiences, side effects, and application methods for the treatment.

User discusses trying Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair loss and its high cost. Another user shares their experience combining micro needling, minoxidil, and LLLT, seeing positive results after 2 months.

User explores no-finasteride hair loss treatments, considering compounds like Minoxidil, Eucapil, Alfatradiol, Stemoxydeine, Azelaic Acid, Retinol, and Ketoconazole Shampoo. They ask about mixing compounds, application schedules, and potential side effects.

A user started finasteride and zinc for hair loss, planning to add ketoconazole. They hope this combination will be effective.

A user's hair loss progress with Minoxidil and finasteride, with other users questioning the results due to the difference in length between photos.

The conversation discusses the idea of naturally lowering testosterone levels to potentially reduce DHT and help with hair loss, though it is speculative and not tested by the original poster. Participants suggest using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or RU58841 instead, as they directly target DHT without reducing testosterone.

The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.

The conversation is about hair loss and correcting vitamin deficiencies, specifically D3, B12, and folic acid. The user is considering if these deficiencies impact hair growth and mentions starting supplements.

Essential oils like lavender, peppermint, and rosemary may help with hair growth, similar to Minoxidil. Turmeric with piperin might be as effective as Finasteride without side effects.

The post and conversation are about skepticism towards HairClone's crowdfunding campaign for a hair loss cure, with users expressing doubt and calling it a scam. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

Shiseido's hair loss treatment reported only 5% regrowth, disappointing many. Users discussed other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and CB-03-01 as potential alternatives.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known three, focusing on separating effective treatments from myths. Dutasteride and low-dose oral Minoxidil are mentioned as having clinical evidence for increasing hair counts, but with potential side effects.

Minoxidil can cause facial side effects like puffiness and dryness, but using facial moisturizers, cleansers, and drinking water can help improve skin appearance. Despite hair shedding and quality concerns, the user resumed Minoxidil while maintaining a skincare routine for better facial health.

The conversation discusses using an apple cider vinegar shampoo bar as an alternative to Nizoral 2% ketoconazole due to excessive shedding. Users also mention starting minoxidil and considering finasteride, while exploring natural shampoo options to reduce scalp irritation and hair loss.

The conversation discusses using peptides BPC-157 and TB-500, combined with microneedling, to potentially enhance hair regrowth. The user plans to try BPC-157 due to its lower cost and reports of hair growth, despite limited human trials and concerns about side effects from other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

Bimatoprost (Latisse) may help with hair thinning but is expensive and less effective than minoxidil or finasteride. Combining treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and possibly RU58841 could be more effective for hair loss.

Minoxidil is highly toxic to cats, and users are advised to avoid using it if they have cats, or to take extreme precautions if they do. Some users suggest using oral minoxidil instead, but it may not be available in all countries.

L. reuteri, a probiotic, is being explored for its potential benefits in treating androgenic alopecia, possibly enhancing finasteride's effects and reducing inflammation. The user combines this with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements, noting some improvement in hair loss.

The conversation discusses unconventional methods for hair regrowth, including scalp trauma like burning or microneedling, and compares them to treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. It highlights skepticism about these methods and the body's unpredictable healing responses.