Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing hairloss in some people, though experiences vary. Treatments like finasteride or minoxidil are suggested to manage potential hairloss.
The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hairloss.
The post criticizes a company falsely claiming finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective after 6-8 months to sell their expensive, ineffective shampoo. The recommended treatments for hairloss are finasteride, minoxidil, low dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.
The user is frustrated with hairloss despite using minoxidil, topical finasteride, and topical dutasteride, and is considering other options like oral treatments, SMP, or hair systems. They feel demoralized and are struggling with self-esteem and social interactions due to their thinning hair.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatment options, focusing on finasteride and its potential effects on gynecomastia. The user is considering finasteride while managing hormone levels with supplements like boron, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and P5P, and is advised to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hairloss treatment regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and plans to add RU58841 and bimatoprost, despite warnings from others about the risks. The user is determined to reverse hairloss but acknowledges the potential dangers and does not recommend others follow their approach.
An 18-year-old woman experiencing hairloss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is using oral treatments including 5mg minoxidil, 1.1mg finasteride, and 1mg biotin daily. They are considering adding dutasteride and possibly a hair system, while others suggest patience and additional treatments like microneedling.
The user started a new hairloss treatment regimen using topical finasteride and minoxidil, saw palmetto, sulforaphane, and apple extract supplements, while also trying to quit nicotine and fast food. They later cut out supplements due to cost, continued with topical treatment, and experienced improved hair health but faced issues with low libido.
The user is experiencing progressive hair thinning despite using finasteride and dutasteride. A biopsy confirmed male pattern baldness, and minoxidil was suggested as an additional treatment.
A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.
The user experienced side effects from daily 1 mg Finasteride and switched to 0.5 mg every other day, supplemented with creatine, tongkat ali, tribulus terrestris, vitamin D3, bromantane, l-tyrosine, and caffeine. They also use weekly 1.5 mm microneedling and daily 50 mg RU58841, except on microneedling days, to manage hairloss.
Quitting smoking may improve the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. Smoking is harmful to hair health, potentially increasing hairloss and reducing regrowth.
People discussed using vitamin D supplements for hairloss, with some also using steroid injections, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and zinc. Despite supplementation, one user noted no improvement in hair condition, but acknowledged the general health benefits of addressing vitamin D deficiency.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hairloss or promote regrowth.
A user shared a blog post by "swissTemples" claiming to have reversed hairloss using a combination of treatments including suppressing PGD2 and increasing PGE2. The user noted that "swissTemples" has been banned from forums, possibly due to conflicts of interest.
A user, aged 32, is treating hairloss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Vitamin D3, and magnesium. They shave their head, condition daily, and wash their hair every three weeks.
The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hairloss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hairloss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hairloss without dandruff.
A user's 20 year journey with hairloss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.
The user maintained their hair for 7 years using alfatradiol, fluridil (later switched to pyrilutamide), minoxidil 5%, and Nizoral shampoo without finasteride due to side effects. Despite some family history of hairloss, the user believes their hairloss is not aggressive.
The user has been experiencing worsening hairloss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and later switching to dutasteride. Despite normal bloodwork and consulting dermatologists, the hairloss continues without improvement.
A 25-year-old shares progress on hair regrowth using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and topical minoxidil, noting improved hair health but persistent temple thinning. They consider switching to oral minoxidil, adding microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant after one year.
A user with low iron levels is experiencing hairloss and is taking oral minoxidil and finasteride. Another user confirms that low ferritin can contribute to hairloss and recommends iron supplements.
The user convinced their trichologist to prescribe topical finasteride after using topical estradiol and progesterone for hair maintenance. They also discussed the potential impact of "nofap" on hairloss, noting that abstaining for about four months seemed to reduce shedding.
A 20-year-old male with diffuse androgenetic alopecia tried homeopathy for hair regrowth but saw limited results due to inconsistency and is considering switching to minoxidil and finasteride. Despite some baby hair growth, hair fall hasn't stopped, and he believes more time and consistency might be needed.
The user is using oral minoxidil, ghk-cu, and HGH for hair regrowth, noticing small vellus hairs on the crown. They avoid traditional DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of ghk-cu.
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
The user experienced worsening hairloss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil, and is considering switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They also tried microneedling and tretinoin with minoxidil, and are exploring Sulfogenz topical minoxidil.
A 21-year-old's hairloss journey which involved using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1mg/day, and PRP treatments every month for 2 months with the results seen in two videos; as well as beliefs about no poo concept.