Betacarotene's effect on hair loss is discussed, with concerns about excessive vitamin A. The user also questions if 15mg melatonin impacts vitamin A levels.
The conversation is about finding places in the U.S. that offer dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss. The user is seeking recommendations and success stories.
A user is starting a hair loss treatment regimen with finasteride three times a week, minoxidil once daily, and daily supplements of pumpkin seed oil, biotin, zinc, and magnesium. They are also following a strict no alcohol, no high sugar diet, and regular exercise, and plan to post updates.
The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facial hair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.
The user compared microneedling with a stamp versus a pen, finding the Dr. Pen more effective and easier to use than the Bioneedle stamp. They also mentioned using oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
The user switched from Hims topical finasteride and minoxidil to Musely Hair Pill Bloom+, which includes minoxidil, dutasteride, and other vitamins, and noticed new hair growth but also experienced lower blood pressure. Another user ordered a minoxidil-only pill.
A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride. Users share experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.
The user experienced high liver enzyme levels, possibly due to topical finasteride or supplements, and decided to stop using finasteride while continuing minoxidil. After stopping finasteride and supplements, liver levels returned to normal, suggesting finasteride or supplements might have been the cause.
A 28-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using 1.25mg of finasteride daily, without minoxidil or micro needling. He also took vitamin D3, K2, magnesium, and a B100 complex, reporting increased libido as a side effect.
A 23-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is using minoxidil, rosemary oil, and dermastamping for hair loss, and is concerned about the effectiveness of minoxidil. She follows a detailed hair care routine and takes supplements like inositol, magnesium, saw palmetto, iron, multivitamins, vitamin D, and B12.
The conversation discusses experiences with NMN supplementation for hair growth, with some users reporting increased hair growth activity and others seeing no significant changes. OP has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and recently added NMN, noticing increased shedding, which they hope indicates new hair growth.
A user experienced reduced stress and improved hair appearance after getting a buzzcut while using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. The user feels the haircut and treatments may have improved hair quality and filled in patchy areas.
A woman with androgenic alopecia has been using birth control, spironolactone, finasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. She sought to change her medications to dutasteride and bicalutamide, but her new dermatologist refused to prescribe them for off-label use.
The user is using topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with daily derma rolling, and is considering using an organic self-tanner on their shaved scalp. They seek advice on whether the self-tanner's ingredients could harm hair regrowth.
Melatonin is being considered as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia, with some users discussing its effects and combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about melatonin's impact on hormones and side effects from other treatments like ketoconazole were also discussed.
Scalp massages may show slight improvement in hair appearance, but users suggest more aggressive treatments like finasteride or minoxidil for better results. Some users believe lighting and angles affect photo comparisons, and recommend combining massages with medication.
Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and side effects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no side effects and further hair improvement.
The user's progress with their hair loss treatment of topical minoxidil and finasteride solution, as well as scalp massage; other users commenting on the results being impressive for someone of Asian background.
A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.
A 25-year-old shares 4 months of hair loss progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg Minoxidil, and 10mg Biotin in one capsule. They experienced significant improvement by month 2, despite a big shed at month 3, with no side effects reported.
France is considering reviewing finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about their safety, but a ban in the EU is unlikely due to regulatory hurdles. Many users express frustration over the potential ban, emphasizing the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss and criticizing the influence of anecdotal evidence on public health policy.
A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.
GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A monoclonal antibody clinical trial for potential hair loss treatments in Victoria, Australia and the discussion of their efficacy. People shared information about similar drugs already on the market, speculated about potential side effects, and discussed how to spread the word about the trial.
Phase II for TDM-105795 for Androgenic Alopecia is set to begin in April 2023. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TDM-105795 in male subjects.
A person shared their experience with teenage male pattern baldness, advising teenagers to involve their parents, consult medical professionals, and not self-medicate. They discussed using minoxidil and finasteride, including a topical combination of both, as potential treatments under professional supervision.
A 25-year-old male experienced hair regrowth after 4.5 months using a chewable treatment with 1mg finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and 2.5mg biotin, despite initial shedding and acne from accutane. Opinions on progress vary, with some noticing thicker hair and others seeing no difference or thinning.
Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
The conversation discusses using CB0301/Clascoterone as a potential treatment for hair loss, especially for those experiencing side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. The user currently uses oral minoxidil and considers combining it with other treatments like kx826, DHT blocker supplements, and 2% Nizoral shampoo.