User tried various hair loss treatments with limited success. RU58841 was effective but caused side effects, now trying Eucapil and continuing Finasteride.
A 28-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is frustrated by insensitive comments from others about his balding, which is a sensitive topic for him. People, including a girl he's seeing, have made hurtful remarks, and the conversation includes discussions on societal double standards and advice to ignore such comments and focus on self-improvement.
The user replaced finasteride with sawpalmetto due to availability issues and experienced side effects, leading to adjustments in their regimen. They use sawpalmetto, minoxidil, Nizoral, and a dermaroller, reporting reduced side effects and some benefits, with hair fall ranging from 5 to 20 hairs daily.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like sawpalmetto, pumpkinseedoil, and stinging nettle extract for hair loss. Sawpalmetto is noted to potentially halt mild hair loss.
A user discusses fighting hair loss without finasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, sawpalmetto, pumpkinseedoil, pygeum, stinging nettles, biotin, a boar bristle brush, and a derma roller. Replies suggest finasteride is necessary for effective hair loss prevention.
The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, SawPalmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkinoil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.
The conversation discusses various supplements and vitamins like Vitamin D3, K2, Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and B Vitamins for improving hair health. It also mentions a combination of Tocotrienols, Pycnogenol, SawPalmetto, PumpkinSeedOil, Stinging Nettle, and Myricetin for stabilizing hair, with SawPalmetto, Pygeum, and Stinging Nettle noted for thickening hair despite side effects.
The user is exploring alternatives to finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about side effects, and is using rosemary and jojoba oil, ketoconazole, minoxidil, microneedling, multi-peptide serum, sawpalmetto, and stinging nettle for hair loss. They are also considering CB 03 01 and spironolactone.
A user asked about Dr. Berg's recommended supplements for hair health, including Vitamin C, trace minerals, Omega 3, collagen, silica, B-vitamins, stinging nettle root, B6, B2, copper, and Vitamin D. Responses advised against following Dr. Berg, labeling him a quack, and suggested that only stinging nettle root might help with DHT, while the rest are only beneficial if deficient.
Curcumin, found in turmeric, may reduce DHT levels and hair loss, similar to finasteride, but without its side effects. However, natural DHT blockers are generally considered too weak to make a significant difference in hair loss.
The conversation discusses natural DHT blockers like rice bran oil, which may reduce 5α-reductase activity similarly to Minoxidil and Dutasteride. One user argues that finasteride is more reliable and effective than natural alternatives.
A 21-year-old male is using a topical treatment for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone, along with derma rolling. He reports no side effects from the treatment and seeks feedback on its effectiveness for hair regrowth.
The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.
Pumpkinseedoil is considered a weak DHT blocker compared to finasteride and dutasteride, with some users reporting side effects like mood changes and reduced libido. Despite some anecdotal benefits for urinary issues, it is not effective for hair loss, and finasteride is preferred by some users for its lack of side effects.
A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hair loss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.
The conversation discusses seeking a stronger treatment than Dutasteride (DUT) for hair loss. Suggestions include combining DUT with RU58841, increasing DUT dosage, and using transgender hormone replacement therapy or testosterone blockers, though some options may have feminizing side effects.
Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.
A user is considering using homemade hair sprays with ingredients like fenugreek seeds, rosemary, and lavender to promote hair growth, alongside topical minoxidil. Other users suggest that while these sprays may improve hair health, they are not as effective as minoxidil and finasteride for regrowing hair, and recommend using proven treatments like finasteride for better results.
A user shared their positive 6-month experience using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with others discussing the effectiveness and side effects of topical treatments. Instructions on how to use the spray were also provided.
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.
Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.
A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.
Using liposomal solutions with dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin worsened hair loss due to buildup and scalp issues. Consulting a professional and returning to simpler treatments like finasteride and minoxidil improved the situation.
A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.
A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.
Sawpalmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from sawpalmetto.
Sawpalmetto, derma pen, rosemary oil, scalp massages, pumpkinseedoil, green tea extract, and B complex are discussed as natural treatments for hair loss, with mixed results reported. Some users consider adding finasteride for more effective results.
Sawpalmetto and pumpkinseedoil are generally considered ineffective for hair regrowth compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report that finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride are more reliable for maintaining and regrowing hair.