A female user's experience using Spironolactone to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) and Androgenic Alopecia, as well as discussing the effectiveness of the drug at different dosages.
The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.
The post discusses the potential of GT20029 in treating hair loss, questioning if it will replace finasteride or be used alongside existing treatments. A reply indicates that its role is still uncertain.
The user is struggling with seborrheic dermatitis and plans to try ciclopirox olamine after finding ketoconazole too drying. They are also using finasteride daily.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) may result from epigenetic changes and gut microbiota alterations. Supplementing with Allopregnanolone might protect against these adverse effects.
The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.
The conversation is about a person's hair regrowth after 100 days using finasteride (0.5mg), minoxidil (3mg), and dermarolling, with others noticing improvement and discussing the appearance of the scalp and hairline.
Take 1mg finasteride daily as the standard approach; adjust only if side effects occur. Many users experiment unnecessarily with doses and methods, complicating treatment.
The conversation discusses hair cloning progress and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Users also talk about hair transplants and their effectiveness.
Finasteride and Minoxidil effectively regrow hair but cause sexual side effects. The user is considering a Korean FUE hair transplant and is researching clinics and costs.
A user's progress in treating their hair loss with Finasteride, Minoxidil and Dermarolling; they discussed details of their routine and others congratulated them on their success.
The conversation discusses a user's progress after 4 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, minoxidil, and dermarolling to treat hair thinning, particularly on the sides and crown. The user believes finasteride made the most difference, and they share tips on managing hair loss and tracking progress.
A user shared their 20-week progress using topical minoxidil (5%) and finasteride (0.1%) with a 1mm dermastamp, showing significant hair regrowth from NW5 to between NW3V and NW4. They experienced no side effects and plan to update at 12 months.
A user started taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily and noticed watery semen, questioning if it's normal or if they should adjust the dosage. Another user suggested it might indicate reduced fertility and may not improve.
Bicalutamide and spironolactone are being compared for their effectiveness and safety in treating female pattern hair loss. The conversation seeks advice on which is better to use.
User discusses potential hair loss treatment SCUBE3 and shares mixed opinions on its effectiveness. One user reports positive results after applying SCUBE3 following microneedling.
The conversation is about someone's progress with hair loss treatment using a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil, and dermastamping once a week. They are considering increasing the dermastamp needle size from 1.25mm to 1.5mm.
The conversation discusses starting topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about high dosages. It suggests starting with a lower concentration, like 0.1% or 0.3%, especially with liposomal versions.
A user's experience with using Fin for hair loss, which includes shedding and regrowth, potential side effects, and the use of supplements, protein, and exercise as additional treatments.
The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.
A 28 year old male experiencing diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), with replies discussing the use of topical fin for hormone imbalances and Nizoral for seb derm.
The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hair loss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.
The conversation discusses the positive impact of finasteride and dermarolling on hair loss. The topic is categorized under "Progress Pictures", highlighting the noticeable difference these treatments have made.
The Derma Harmony Sulfur/Salicylic acid soap bar shampoo caused significant hair shedding, oily scalp, and cystic acne. The user experienced better results with rosemary shampoo.
The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.
User is using a homemade topical treatment with .015% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and microneedling at .75mm depth. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo, various oils, and are considering increasing finasteride concentration due to mixed results.