Hairloss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and potential mRNA therapies are discussed. There is skepticism about targeting specific genes due to the complex genetic nature of hairloss.
A person with hairloss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hairloss might be an autoimmune response.
Exercise has minimal impact on hairloss, with weight lifting slightly increasing DHT and cardio potentially decreasing it. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective treatments for managing hairloss, even for those who exercise regularly.
Joe Biden aged significantly between ages 25 and 30, with noticeable changes in hair and facial features. He had a hair transplant, but it's unclear if he used Minoxidil or Finasteride.
ABS-201, a prolactin receptor blocker, shows promise in reversing hairloss and graying, with early success in macaques. Current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are still widely used, but new options like PP405 are eagerly anticipated.
The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hairloss. Some users report hairloss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.
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This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.
Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can help prevent or slow hairloss for many, though results vary. The dermatologist's claim that no medication works is incorrect, as these treatments are effective for some individuals.
Creatine does not cause or worsen hairloss, despite some anecdotal reports of hair thinning. The discussion emphasizes that these reports are not supported by scientific evidence.
A user shared their frustration about their cousin's refusal to take their advice on using finasteride for aggressive hairloss, despite the cousin's desperation and current use of minoxidil and consideration of PRP injections. The user, who has done extensive research, suggested the cousin needs a 5ar inhibitor, but the cousin dismisses the advice because the user isn't a doctor.
Hairloss affects mental health and self-esteem, causing anxiety and depression. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants help some, but others continue to struggle.
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hairloss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
There is no natural way to stop hairloss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.
The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressivehair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.
A user named Medical_Opinion8120, a 23-year-old female, is experiencing hairloss potentially due to a past accutane course. She has tried minoxidil without success and is currently taking iron and zinc supplements.
Tretinoin may improve minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth, but results vary; some users report no change or potential hairloss acceleration. Tretinoin is included in some topical hairloss treatments sold by dermatologists and online companies.
A user is confused about a dermatologist's positive assessment of their scalp despite concerns about their hairline. They discuss using oral minoxidil, concerns about side effects from finasteride, and difficulty finding topical finasteride.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hairloss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hairloss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.
User has been on finasteride and switched to Dutasteride 6 months ago, using minoxidil, tretinoin, microneedling, and RU-58841, but still experiencing hairloss. Advice given includes waiting 6-18 months for Dutasteride results and checking if it's definitely MPB.
The user used microneedling, zinc, vitamin D3, biotin, magnesium, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a DHT-blocker shampoo with biotin for hairloss. They are considering adding minoxidil due to stagnation in progress.
The conversation is about hairloss and the conclusion is that genetics play a significant role in hairloss, and lifestyle choices or being a well-adjusted person do not prevent male pattern baldness.
A user experienced significant hairloss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hairloss.
The efficacy of various hairloss treatments, including Finasteride and Dutasteride, with personal anecdotal evidence about potential side effects. It also includes advice to get a male hormone blood panel done before starting treatment, and lifestyle changes to minimize side effects.
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hairloss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hairloss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hairloss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hairloss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hairloss is effective but requires consistent use and device replacement every 1-2 years. The treatment is costly, and results may not be permanent without continued use.
A user is worried about hairloss despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo for two years and is considering switching to dutasteride. Responses suggest patience, lifestyle changes, or trying additional treatments like microneedling.