The conversation is about young men under 20 experiencing hairloss. They discuss their experiences and treatments used, including finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min).
The conversation is about a person's slow progress in treating hairloss using finasteride, microneedling, testosterone replacement therapy, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They experienced a significant hair shed after adding dutasteride.
The conversation is about the double standard in the hairloss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.
The user "Bardo95" shared their one-year progress using finasteride (FIN) for hairloss. They experienced thickening of their general thinning and received compliments on their progress. Other users discussed their own experiences with finasteride and expressed hope for similar results.
A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hairloss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.
User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hairloss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.
User experienced 100% testosterone increase after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hairloss. Some users discuss potential side effects and reasons for the increase.
User experienced hair growth after 6 months using microneedling, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin. Commenters suggest adding finasteride to treatment for better results and preventing further hairloss.
User tried topical and oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hairloss without success. ButterscotchSea3159 suggests using Dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and possibly RU for better results.
A user's experience of using finasteride to treat hairloss, including details about shedding and side effects; their regimen; and the advice given by others about diet, sport, smoking, and topical treatments.
A 27-year-old man's experience with taking Finasteride to treat hairloss and the positive side effects he has experienced, such as improved skin. The user also shared their journey of how they were scared away from taking Finasteride due to fear of possible side effects before eventually deciding to take it.
Pyrilutimide, a treatment for hairloss; it's effectiveness compared to other treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841; and some users’ experiences with the treatment.
A user who has been trying various treatments for hairloss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.
A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hairloss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hairloss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.
Transitioning from finasteride to Pyrilutamide as a treatment for hairloss, and the potential risks associated with taking such a drug. People have discussed the need to wait at least 6 months in order to assess results, and are willing to risk their health trying this new medication.
Why the top of the head is affected by hairloss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.
The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hairloss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.
The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hairloss, with studies suggesting it is more effective than finasteride and even minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hairloss, along with DHT blockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hair growth progress.
A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hairloss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hairloss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
A 21-year-old is considering a hair transplant in Turkey due to aggressive hairloss and scalp psoriasis, but is advised to try finasteride and minoxidil for at least a year to stabilize hairloss before proceeding. The user is concerned about side effects but plans to consult a dermatologist and possibly start finasteride.
A user experienced positive hair growth results using 5% topical minoxidil for a year and 1 mg finasteride for four months but is considering stopping finasteride due to persistent side effects like libido loss. Others in the conversation discuss similar experiences, suggest trying topical finasteride to reduce side effects, and emphasize the importance of overall health and lifestyle.
Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hairloss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hairloss.
A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hairloss.
A 22-year-old male shared his one-year progress using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement after 4-6 months. He experienced initial shedding but saw regrowth starting around the 4-month mark.
A 25-year-old male shared his successful hair regrowth journey using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. He experienced initial regrowth, a shedding phase, and then improved hair density, advising others not to panic during shedding and to act early on hairloss.
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5.5 months to address hairloss, experiencing diffuse density loss but no hair fall. He corrected a vitamin D deficiency and noticed new hair growth, seeking advice on whether thinning stabilizes after 3-6 months or if switching to dutasteride is advisable.
A user shared their 4-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, reporting no side effects and significant improvement. The conversation includes discussions on treatment choices, dosages, and personal experiences with hairloss treatments.