community Any way to speed up the hairline regrowth process?
The user has been using minoxidil, dermarolling, and nizoral shampoo for hair regrowth but hasn't fully restored their hairline. They are considering adding finasteride to their regimen.
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510-540 / 1000+ resultscommunity Does Topical Finasteride Directly Reducing Scalp DHT?
Topical finasteride reduces scalp DHT, with some going systemic. Using 0.025% at 1ml per day can stabilize hair loss without side effects.
community Deciding between oral & topical min. Please post photos of Hypertrichosis
User deciding between oral and topical minoxidil, concerned about hypertrichosis and myocarditis interaction. They're using topical finasteride, LLLT, natural oils, dermastamping, and scalp massage, and considering adding oral minoxidil.
community Isn't it kind of strange that hair loss happens at where the 2 main superficial temporal arterty branches (temples and crown) are?
Hair loss may be linked to blood flow and inflammation, with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and quercetin being discussed. The conversation also mentions the role of 5AR enzyme distribution in hair follicles.
community 1 and a half years on fin - hair is way worse.
The user reported worsening hair loss after 1.5 years on finasteride, questioning if chronic iron deficiency could be a cause. They noted no side effects from finasteride.
community Is dutasteride every other day better than finasteride everyday?
The efficacy of taking dutasteride, a medication used to treat hair loss, every other day instead of daily. It was suggested that taking 0.5mg daily for 3 months and then switching to 3 times per week would be effective. Finasteride was also discussed as an alternative treatment option.
community Boys, ALWAYS do your due diligence before going the hair transplant route!
A user's experiences with hair loss treatments, including finasteride and hair transplants, in relation to another person who has been publicly vocal about their own hair loss struggles. People have shared opinions on this other person's treatment choices and the results of their hair transplant.
community Pyrilutamide from Hairlisciously? Other suppliers?
The conversation is about the effectiveness and trustworthiness of Pyrilutamide hair loss treatment sold by Hairlisciously, with concerns about product purity and a request for alternative suppliers. No specific treatments were confirmed to be used by participants.
community If Minoxidil Beards are permanent, why should Finasteride be unable to keep Minoxidil Gains on the scalp?
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
community 2nd day on pyrilutamide - what I noticed so far
The user started using a hair loss treatment called pyrilutamide and experienced mild chest discomfort and tightness, similar to previous side effects from RU58841. They plan to reduce the dosage due to these side effects and will provide an update on the results in 1-2 months.
community Today is 6 months to the day of oral Finasteride, topical minoxidil, and once a week dermaroller! Left is April 20th, Right is October 20th. Hoping the patchiness will fill in over time but overall I’m happy with results
A user's 6-month progress after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly dermaroller treatments for hair loss. Replies praised the user for their results so far.
community Most available topical DHT blocker other than Fin
User taking 1mg finasteride daily for 2 years, wants to block more scalp DHT. Seeks reference for additional topical DHT blockers like alfatradiol and fluridil.
community Do not use oral dutasteride from Strut Health.
The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.
community Is anyone experiencing facial aging with Minoxidil.
The post and conversation discuss whether Minoxidil causes facial aging, with some users reporting no side effects and attributing negative effects to possible allergic reactions. The original poster suggests more research is needed to confirm any connection between Minoxidil and facial aging.
community Discussion: High DHT levels while on Fin+Dut with substantial progress (pics)
A user's experience with using 5AR inhibitors (Finasteride and Dutasteride) in combination with Minoxidil foam and microneedling, which resulted in substantial improvements to their crown density and hairline, despite high systemic levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.
community Opinions on Scalp fibrosis and DHT?
The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.
community Almost one year of 1mg daily of fin ONLY – keep going bros!
A user's experience with finasteride for hair loss, and their progress after one year of taking it daily. Others encouraged the user to keep going and asked about their results.
community 6 months Fin 1mg, Min 5%. Progress feels sooooo slow. This month I added 2% keto shampoo daily, 0.1% trentinoin daily, and weekly derma rolling. Hoping for much better results over the next 6 months.
A user's progress after taking finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, as well as adding other treatments such as keto shampoo, trentinoin, and derma rolling. Replies include advice to keep going and the suggestion of considering a hair transplant.
community If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.
community Making good progress on finasteride and ketoconazole. Microneedling irregularly too.
User DeadRay9 reports good progress on finasteride and ketoconazole, with irregular microneedling. They take 1.25mg finasteride, experienced increased libido, and saw improvements at 3-5 months.
community 2022 shows much promise so far! No cure in sight, but interesting developments :)
Hair loss treatments like GT20029, pyrilutamide, and Follica show promise in 2022. Phase 1 and 2 trials are underway, and new hair growth studies have been published.
community Tretinoin for increased minoxidil conversion
The conversation is about using Tretinoin with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment, discussing the effectiveness and personal experiences with different concentrations. The image linked in the post received negative reactions for being unpleasant.
community Efficacy and Tolerability of N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Treatment of The Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.
community Sharing my 3 month progress big 4 - Male 29 yo
User shared 3-month progress using big 4 hair loss treatments: finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others congratulated progress and discussed vitamin D and biotin's role in hair regrowth.
community Minoxidil with Stemoxydine for hair growth?
The conversation is about using stemoxydine in addition to minoxidil for hair growth. The original poster is considering adding stemoxydine to their hair loss treatment regimen.
community Latanoprost shed - anyone have experience?
The user started using topical latanoprost and dutasteride, experiencing significant hair shedding and scalp itchiness, possibly due to an allergic reaction. They are considering stopping the treatment if the shedding is linked to an allergy.
community Looking for more info about Botox for hair loss
Botox may help with hair loss by reducing muscle tension and inflammation, potentially lowering DHT levels. Regular sessions might be needed, and it could also help with migraines.
community Finasteride and manjuice: is yours watery?
A user has been taking finasteride for 7 months and is experiencing watery semen as the only side effect. They are considering taking zinc supplements to improve this condition.
community Fin bad responder? My experience
The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.
community why has breezula been so dissapoiting, the new topical anti androgen that should replace finasteride?
Breezula (clascoterone) initially performed better than finasteride for hair loss but then effectiveness decreased almost back to baseline after 6 months, raising questions about its strength.