A user experienced rapid hairloss despite taking finasteride 1mg and undergoing PRP treatment. They also take a supplement with biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium but have not seen improvement.
The user feels hopeless about hairloss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, and having a hair transplant. They are advised to maintain consistency in treatment, consider increasing dutasteride dosage, and explore topical solutions for better results.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil, microneedling, and estrogen, leading to a need to tie their hair back. They attribute the success to estrogen suppressing testosterone, alongside their routine of minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements.
The user experienced temporary peach fuzz growth using a product with procapil and later tried minoxidil and finasteride without significant results. Their boyfriend has used minoxidil and finasteride consistently for over five years with sparse hair improvement.
20-year-old balding male plans to use hair system for a full head of hair during youth, then embrace baldness in about 5 years. Feels good with plan and no longer preoccupied with hairloss.
A young woman with genetically thin hair is stressed and embarrassed, seeking advice. Suggestions include seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil for hair regrowth.
A 26-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and has received conflicting diagnoses of androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium. They are considering treatments like dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and are unsure whether to start treatment or pursue further diagnosis like a scalp biopsy.
The conversation discusses preventing hairloss during detransitioning, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers. The user is also considering rosemary oil and monitoring testosterone levels.
Hairloss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can cause initial shedding as they restart the hair growth cycle, but this is not an indicator of treatment failure. The effectiveness of these treatments should be judged by cosmetic changes over time, not by daily hairloss counts.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hairloss and has tried Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, Biotin, Selenium, Zinc, and a shampoo with various ingredients but is still losing hair. They had side effects from topical finasteride and are considering RU58841 but are concerned about past heart issues.
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.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is concerned about a small bald patch despite having thick hair and a full crown. They are considering starting minoxidil and finasteride to prevent further hairloss.
The user had a hair transplant and used finasteride, minoxidil, and pumpkin seed oil to combat hairloss. They are proud of their efforts to preserve their hair rather than accepting baldness.
A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hairloss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hairloss are unclear.
The user is experiencing ongoing hairloss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hairloss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.
Hair growth relies on mechanical forces, not just chemicals, with tissue acting like a motor. Minoxidil and finasteride help, but maintaining tissue elasticity and addressing mechanical issues are essential.
A 17-year-old experiencing hair thinning uses dermarolling with rosemary oil and plans to start finasteride at 18. A reply suggests using finasteride and minoxidil due to high DHT sensitivity.
A 21-year-old is experiencing hairloss and is unable to use finasteride due to side effects, expressing frustration and depression. Others suggest topical DHT blockers like alfatradiol, spironolactone, and pyrilutamide, and mention using minoxidil and lifestyle changes.
An 18-year-old is experiencing significant hairloss and is concerned about treatment options, including finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, due to potential side effects and costs. They are also taking vitamins for deficiencies and considering alternatives like hair transplants or embracing the bald look.
Men with hairloss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.
Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, the user is experiencing slow hairloss, particularly at the hairline, and is considering additional treatments like microneedling and possibly switching to dutasteride. Concerns about medication side effects, such as reduced sperm count and performance anxiety, are also discussed.
A user shared a 2-month progress picture showing improvement in hairloss using minoxidil, a derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oils. They also discussed the psychological aspect of believing in the treatment's effectiveness and mentioned not using finasteride.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth after a health condition, with the appearance of white substance on the scalp. Suggestions include it being sebum or White Piedra, with a recommendation to try Nizoral.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, which improved their hair from a diffuse NW3 to a solid NW2 - 2.5. They noticed significant changes in how people treated them after regrowing their hair, suggesting that attractiveness can greatly impact social interactions and opportunities.
A 31-year-old male experiencing hair thinning since age 25-26 uses minoxidil, finasteride, a red laser cap, and microneedling to promote hair growth. Users suggest reducing microneedling frequency to once a week to avoid damaging hair follicles.
A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.
The conclusion of the conversation is that some individuals may experience a condition called reactionary hypergonadism when taking dutasteride for hairloss. This condition can lead to an increase in testosterone levels, which may worsen hairloss instead of improving it.
A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hairloss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.