The conversation is about choosing between Ketoconazole/Nizoral 1%/2% or selenium for dandruff. The user also mentions starting finasteride soon for androgeneticalopecia.
A user experienced significant hair shedding after starting dutasteride, questioning if it's due to the treatment or rapid progression of androgeneticalopecia. They previously used Rogaine and biotin for over 10 years.
A female user has experienced severe hair shedding since stopping birth control in late 2022, diagnosed as telogen effluvium with no signs of androgeneticalopecia. Despite healthy living and optimal bloodwork, she continues to shed hair daily but also sees significant regrowth.
SCUBE3 and GT20029 are potential treatments for hair loss, with SCUBE3 stimulating hair growth and GT20029 protecting against DHT. A combined approach using SCUBE3, finasteride or dutasteride, and later GT20029 could provide a comprehensive treatment for androgeneticalopecia.
A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hair loss is due to androgenicalopecia.
A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgeneticalopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported side effects on libido or sexual performance.
Hair loss treatments discussed: Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Spironolactone. Woman with androgeneticalopecia and alopecia areata shares experience using Spironolactone.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenicalopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.
The conversation is about hair loss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenicalopecia without these medications.
The conversation is about the importance of acting quickly against hair loss. The user shares their experience with androgenicalopecia and mentions using finasteride without improvement.
A 29-year-old male experienced significant hair density loss in 18 days despite using Finasteride and Minoxidil consistently for years. He suspects the change in brands or other factors like shedding or androgeneticalopecia might be responsible and is seeking advice.
A user is experiencing hair regrowth after treating vitamin D, B12, and B9 deficiencies, noticing some improvement after 9 months. They are unsure if further improvement will occur or if they have reached the end of progress, with a possibility of androgeneticalopecia (AGA) being suggested.
A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.
Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgeneticalopecia.
A woman experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, despite initial hair loss due to androgeneticalopecia. She reported minimal side effects and highlighted the effectiveness of these treatments for women, despite doctors' hesitancy to prescribe them.
Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgeneticalopecia but don't address the root cause.
A 30-year-old woman experiencing rapid hair loss is using 5% Minoxidil, Saw Palmetto, vitamins, and Nizoral, but is advised to see a dermatologist as her symptoms may indicate a condition other than androgeneticalopecia, such as alopecia areata or a thyroid issue. Many suggest a biopsy and blood tests to determine the underlying cause.
The method combines finasteride, minoxidil, intense leg exercises, and cold exposure to treat androgeneticalopecia. It aims to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, enhancing hair growth.
The GT20029 tincture, a topical androgen receptor degrader, showed significant hair growth and good safety in a China Phase II trial for male androgeneticalopecia (AGA), with the 1% dose twice weekly identified as optimal. The company plans to initiate Phase III trials in China and Phase II in the U.S., and the treatment also shows promise for acne.
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
A 21-year-old male shares progress pictures showing improvement in hair growth using daily topical minoxidil 5%, microneedling 1.25mm, and 500mg of saw palmetto. He reports new and healthy hair growth, indicating success in managing androgenicalopecia.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, bicalutamide, oral estradiol, microneedling, and minoxidil. The regimen aims to reduce androgenicalopecia by blocking DHT and androgens, with a caution about potential feminizing effects.
The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgeneticalopecia and telogen effluvium.
Stress can lead to hair loss by affecting hair-follicle stem cells, and this loss is harder to recover from if one has male pattern baldness (MPB). Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to address hair loss, but stress-related hair loss differs from androgenicalopecia.
Dutasteride and finasteride are not effectively stopping hair loss for some users, despite long-term use. Some are considering or using RU58841, pyrilutamide, and other treatments like microneedling, while also managing seborrheic dermatitis with diet and topical solutions.
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
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.
Scalp massages and natural methods alone are ineffective for treating hair loss. Effective treatments include using minoxidil and finasteride, with scalp massages as a supplementary aid.
Botox injections on the scalp may help with hair loss, as one small study showed improvement in 8 out of 10 subjects. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.