A user is treating hair loss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin mixed with moisturizer for easier scalp application. They also plan to use a derma pen weekly.
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil, tretinoin 0.05% cream, and weekly derma rolling for early-stage male pattern baldness and has seen some progress. They prefer not to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential sideeffects.
The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using RU58841 but is considering pyrilutamide and minoxidil, avoiding finasteride due to sideeffects. Another user suggests finasteride or dutasteride as essential, possibly in topical form, while dismissing saw palmetto as ineffective.
The conversation is about a person considering participating in a study for Clascoterone, a topical cream for hair loss, and seeking advice on potential sideeffects. They have mild hair loss and are not currently using other treatments like finasteride.
Setipiprant trial for hair loss failed, showing no difference between placebo and treatment. Discussion also noted placebo users reporting sideeffects.
The user wants to try using 0.025% topical finasteride every day by diluting their 0.1% topical finasteride with alfatradiol, and is asking if it's possible to mix them or if there are other options. They heard that alfatradiol might not be suitable for this purpose.
User has been using minoxidil 6%, finasteride 0.3%, tretinoin 0.025%, and microneedling twice a week for 2.5 months. They are considering switching to oral treatments.
RU58841, combined with 5% minoxidil, helped reduce acne and hair loss. Users discussed using RU58841 cream for acne and shared experiences with other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.
Bryan Johnson uses Dutasteride, Latanoprost, Minoxidil with Tretinoin, and other unproven treatments, while Derek uses Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral, RU58841, and Castor Oil. Kevin uses Finasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and Alfatradiol, but is against Nizoral and microneedling, preferring Tretinoin for absorption.
The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil after being happy with their 4.5-month hair loss treatment progress using oral and topical finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling. They thanked the community for information on medications.
The user started using Pyrilutamide 5% for hair loss and has not experienced sideeffects after two days. They previously had sideeffects from Fluridil and topical Minoxidil 5%, and their hair continued thinning with topical Spironolactone.
The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride but also sideeffects like eye puffiness and hypertrichosis. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg to lessen sideeffects and are curious about caffeine serums for eye puffiness.
A user discusses their current hair loss treatment of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling, and considers adding topical spironolactone due to concerns about finasteride's mental sideeffects. Other users advise against topical spironolactone, citing ineffectiveness and unpleasant smell.
The conversation discusses switching from topical to oral minoxidil, using oral minoxidil daily and topical minoxidil only on microneedling days. The user also mentions using finasteride and tretinoin but has not seen results after two months.
The user reported positive results after 2 months using dutasteride 0.5mg, topical minoxidil daily, ketoconazole 3 times a week, and a derma roller once a week, with minimal sideeffects. They experienced increased hair growth and are optimistic about future results.
A user shared their positive experience with the Omnilux Red Light mask for skin and potential hair benefits, while also using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841. They recommend the mask for those interested in skincare and red light therapy, despite being unsure of its effectiveness for hair growth.
The user tried Redensyl but stopped using topical finasteride and continued with 5% minoxidil. They are experiencing hair loss and considering accepting baldness.
Using RU58841 and topical minoxidil together is fine and does not cancel out the benefits of each. Applying both treatments consecutively is acceptable.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride, including depression and anxiety, but recovered with DHT injections, sleep medication, and Ayurvedic treatments. They now maintain hair health with minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a good diet, advising against self-diagnosis and recommending consulting a doctor.
Clascoterone (CB) shows an excellent safety profile with no serious sideeffects, but its effectiveness may decline after six months, making it more suitable as an adjunct treatment with finasteride and minoxidil rather than a standalone solution. Some argue it could be better than finasteride due to its protection against testosterone, but its long-term efficacy remains debated.
Stopping finasteride due to sideeffects and family planning can lead to temporary increased hair shedding, which may stabilize over time. Consider topical treatments or a lower dose after addressing current concerns.
The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to sideeffects but is experiencing further hair recession. They plan to double the dosage, despite mixed feedback on the effectiveness and potential sideeffects of the treatments.
RU58841 had mixed results for hair regrowth, with some users experiencing no change and others noting regrowth but also sideeffects like libido issues and chest pain. Some users combined it with other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness.
Natural DHT blockers caused negative sideeffects like weak erections and depression, while finasteride improved overall well-being and cleared acne. Users shared similar experiences, finding finasteride effective without the adverse effects of natural treatments.
A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.
RU58841 is used by some for hair loss when finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective. Users report mixed results, with some experiencing sideeffects like chest pain and mood changes.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride, including cognitive and sexual issues, despite its effectiveness for hair growth. They are considering switching to RU58841 and seek insights from others who have made a similar change.
The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 7.5 months to address hair thinning, particularly at the crown and temples, and is considering additional treatments like tretinoin and dermastamping despite having chronic scalp folliculitis. They are experiencing progress but are concerned about sideeffects and the effectiveness of treatments on temple regrowth.
The user is pleased with the hair growth results after using a topical treatment containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine for two years. The treatment was applied once daily before sleep.
MaximusDurkimus shares experience with 0.25mg Finasteride, Minoxidil-induced lupus, and less than 10mg RU58841 for hair loss. Plans to try 0.025% topical Finasteride with 5% Stemoxydine and possibly Tretinoin, Fluridil, or CB-03-01 in the future.