User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.
User discusses a 98-year-old man with amazing hair and a better hairline than someone 80 years younger. Conversation includes various treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and genetics as factors for hair quality.
A female user's diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, and the advice shared in response which suggests taking spironolactone and minoxidil together to prevent hair loss.
User shared progress with RU 58841, Minox, and Dutasteride 3 times a week for hair loss. Others noticed improvements and expect great gains over the next year.
User started fin/min/niz at 23, switched to Dut at 24, and has been on treatments for 7 years. Despite occasional doubts, hair improved and user advises sticking with treatments.
A user reported that applying castor oil to their eyebrows for two weeks resulted in thicker hair and is considering using it on their scalp to thicken existing hair, not to stop balding. They do not expect it to cure male pattern baldness.
Adenosine is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with mentions of its presence in certain shampoos and Minoxidilmax products. Users express interest in topical adenosine but are cautious about sourcing it from places like Amazon or Alibaba.
A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these side effects are common.
Comparing the effectiveness of minoxidil 5% and adenosine 0.75% for treating male androgenetic alopecia, and measuring patient satisfaction rate; results showed that adenosine is comparable to minoxidil but provides quicker results, however availability of products with adenosine is much less than those with minoxidil.
The user successfully reduced hair loss using pumpkin seed oil, Nizoral shampoo, and astaxanthin without using minoxidil or finasteride. They observed significant improvement over 12 months and believe the combination of treatments is effective.
Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be an early warning sign for type 2 diabetes due to its association with insulin resistance. Treatments discussed include testosterone therapy and finasteride, which affects hormone levels related to hair loss and insulin sensitivity.
The conversation discusses using S5 plus cream (Spironolactone, Alfatradiol, and Tempol) as an alternative to finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential systemic absorption. The original poster already uses 5% minoxidil and is seeking alternatives due to fears of finasteride's side effects.
The user has been on finasteride for 8 months and is experiencing significant hair shedding, with concerns about hair density and visible scalp. Other users suggest that shedding is normal and that finasteride is likely working, with potential improvements over time; adding minoxidil could help but may initially increase shedding.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a new slow-release oral minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil and finasteride. The results show that twice-daily dosing of the new treatment is slightly more effective than once-daily, but concerns about cost, side effects, and the accuracy of reported results remain.
The conversation discusses hair loss caused by Trenbolone use, with suggestions to stop using it and consider treatments like Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841. It highlights that Minoxidil may temporarily regrow hair, but stopping Trenbolone is crucial to prevent further hair loss.
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused acne breakouts, leading the user to revert to topical use. Finasteride was also used, but acne was suspected to be linked to oral minoxidil.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically the lack of improvement after one year of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to stronger medications like dutasteride and oral minoxidil, considering a hair transplant, and possibly using microneedling or tretinoin.
Microneedling once a week at 1mm caused bumps, possibly scars, in the treated area. The user is considering cleaning the skin before microneedling to prevent this issue.
A new "third cell" discovery in Japan could be key to fully regenerating hair follicles, with human trials possibly starting in 2027-2028. AI is expected to accelerate medical discoveries, potentially leading to a hair loss cure within a few years.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but faced a prolonged shedding phase, leading them to increase the finasteride dose and add oral dutasteride. Despite concerns about shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and are supplementing with Vitamin D.
A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.
The user experienced hair regrowth and reduced scalp visibility after six months of using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions included continuing the treatment, dermarolling with hyaluronic acid, and considering a hair transplant.
The user is happy with the progress in hair density after using a regimen of oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin cream, Ketoconazole shampoo, and an LLLT helmet. They reported no side effects and noted that Dutasteride and Tretinoin were particularly effective.
A 19-year-old male experienced side effects from finasteride and stopped using it, continuing with topical minoxidil. He plans to consult a dermatologist for further advice and is considering topical dutasteride as an alternative.
A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.
Hair follicle stem cells remain in bald individuals, but progenitor cells do not, raising questions about hair regrowth claims by Pelage. PP405 is discussed as a potential treatment, with skepticism about its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.