Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Someone who is starting to experience hairloss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.
Finasteride is effective for DHT/AR-driven hairloss but not for chromosome 20-driven cases, where treatments like minoxidil, prostaglandin analogs, and low-level laser therapy may be more beneficial. Genetic testing can help determine the underlying cause of hairloss to tailor treatment effectively.
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair growth, but increasing testosterone, even naturally with ashwagandha, may increase DHT, potentially affecting hairloss if predisposed to male pattern baldness. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be beneficial for energy and muscle gain but may expedite hairloss if already prone to it.
Users discuss hairloss and styling techniques to conceal thinning hair, mentioning treatments like finasteride and oral minoxidil. Some stop hairloss but not regrow hair, considering options like scalp micropigmentation or hair transplants.
People with hairloss experience emotional struggles and body dysmorphia. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are used, but results vary and can take time.
The user experienced increased hairloss and a thinning hairline after starting finasteride, despite using minoxidil for over 1.5 years. They are seeking advice on how to address this issue.
User experiencing hairloss on dutasteride; others suggest shedding is normal and to track progress with pictures. Some mention using RU58841 for improvement.
The conversation discusses natural methods for addressing male pattern baldness, with the original poster using a plant-based diet, herbs, scalp massages, pumpkin seed oil, and dermapen treatments, while avoiding pharmaceuticals like minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Other users suggest that pharmaceuticals like finasteride may be necessary for significant hairloss, but the original poster remains committed to natural approaches.
Minoxidil increases blood supply to the scalp, strengthening dormant follicles and extending the growth phase, but may increase scalp activity that can be countered with DHT blockers. Women experiencing side effects from finasteride or dutasteride for hairloss might consider alternatives like estrogen, especially if on birth control.
The user experienced hair regrowth and stopped hairloss using a natural DHT blocker and later finasteride, despite initial side effects. They plan to add topical minoxidil to address remaining thin spots.
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.
User pancake9001 experienced minimal hair growth with Minoxidil for 3 years, but noticed dramatic hairloss after stopping. Replies suggest not stopping Minoxidil and considering adding an anti-androgen for better results.
A user reported significant hair improvement using oral minoxidil, Rogaine 5%, and spironolactone but experienced worsening PMS. They seek advice on managing the PMS symptoms.
A trans man is experiencing hairloss due to testosterone therapy but is unwilling to stop the treatment despite concerns about using finasteride. The individual is distressed about balding at a young age but acknowledges it is genetic.
Hairloss can be distressing, but treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and scalp micropigmentation can help manage it. Embrace self-improvement, focus on personal goals, and maintain a positive attitude despite hairloss challenges.
A 21-year-old is worried about hairloss despite taking 0.5mg finasteride every other day for 7 months. Users suggest continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, and possibly adding minoxidil.
The user shared their hairloss progress over a few months using minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. They reported reduced hairloss and plan to continue their routine, possibly increasing dosages gradually.
Switching from Arimidex to Raloxifene worsened hairloss despite using Dutasteride. The user added oral Minoxidil, dermastamping, and RU58841 to their regimen to address the issue.
A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hairloss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern HairLoss (FPHL).
A 24-year-old woman with thinning hair is using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, biotin, rosemary oil, and ketoconazole. She seeks advice on whether to try finasteride or dutasteride, the effects of Minoxidil shedding, and the significance of her hair follicle condition.
User is experiencing severe hairloss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.
The conversation discusses hairloss struggles and treatments, including oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and RU58841. Users share experiences and advice, suggesting options like topical minoxidil, microneedling, hair transplants, and scalp micropigmentation.
Maintaining good hair density is more important than preventing a receding hairline, as it can enhance a mature look. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses the use of trichoscopy to predict hairloss patterns and inform treatment approaches. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness based on gender-specific hairloss patterns.
The user is experiencing significant hairloss despite using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, micro-needling, rosemary oil, and various vitamins. In the conversation, others suggest checking iron and hemoglobin levels, maintaining a positive attitude, and adding RU58841 to the treatment regimen.
A 22-year-old is experiencing hairloss and anxiety, trying treatments like topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments don't stop hairloss or promote regrowth.
Hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and herbal supplements, with a humorous tone. Users discuss the challenges and sacrifices of hairloss and hair restoration efforts.
A 33-year-old male experienced sudden, rapid hairloss, 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.