The conversation discusses a topical finasteride therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, estrone base, and breviline. A user suggests oral finasteride as a superior option.
Two twins who used Minoxidil, finasteride and dermarollers to treat their androgenic alopecia over a 10 month time period. The user is providing details on the process they use for dermarolling.
Federal funding cuts have delayed PP405 research, affecting hair loss treatment progress, though clinical trials will continue. The discussion highlights PP405's potential compared to minoxidil and finasteride and stresses the importance of government-funded research.
KX-826 Phase II results show that a 0.5% concentration performs better than 1% for treating male pattern baldness. Concerns about receptor upregulation from long-term DHT antagonism were mentioned.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and potential side effects of using a minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin combination pill for hair loss, comparing half-dose (0.55mg Fin, 2.5mg Min, 0.5mg Biotin) to full-dose (1.1mg Fin, 5mg Min, 1mg Biotin). The user is considering whether to increase to a full dose after starting with a half dose.
A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.
A user shared their baseline bloodwork results before starting Finasteride 1mg every other day, seeking comparison with others who have done similar tests. They are interested in any changes observed after beginning the treatment.
CraigMeyerShirtPants used oral finasteride for 15 months and topical minoxidil for 6 months, seeing significant hair growth after cutting hair 4 months ago. Users congratulated and asked about age, brand, and side effects.
User experienced good results with topical finasteride, noting reduced DHT and increased testosterone. They plan to revert to a lower dosage after observing slight libido reduction.
The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.
A user asks about experiences with Minichek F 5% with Procapil, specifically its drying time. Responses discuss the effectiveness and drying time of the treatment.
A user used oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, seeing new hair growth under a microscope but no visible change. Commenters debated if the growth was real hair or fibers, and the user will update every 90 days.
The conversation discusses using finasteride for 2 years and dutasteride for 6 months to treat hair loss, resulting in significant improvement. The user did not experience side effects and did not use other treatments like minoxidil, supplements, or micro-needling.
A 33-year-old is considering switching from topical finasteride to oral finasteride due to application difficulties with long hair. They are concerned about potential shedding with oral finasteride and are seeking advice on dosage and whether their crown shows signs of thinning.
The conversation is about whether taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily is as effective as 1mg for hair regrowth and if there are long-term studies supporting the lower dose. The user is considering the lower dose to save money and reduce concerns about side effects.
User shares new hair growth stack including oral minox, daily rolling with minox application, niacin, and Dutasteride. Excited about progress and plans to update in two months.
A user shared their experience using topical finasteride for 6 months, showing a reduction in DHT levels but no visible improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to oral finasteride for potentially better results.
People who have not responded to finasteride (Fin) switching to dutasteride for hair loss treatment and their experiences with the switch. Other treatments such as Minoxidil (Min) and RU58841 are also discussed.
The conversation is about the difficulty of applying both pyril and min/fin to treat hair loss twice daily and whether combining them yields positive results.
Taurine shows potential in combating hair loss caused by chemical stress, especially when combined with other treatments like finasteride. Finasteride demonstrated better stress-reducing effects in the study.
The user experienced significant hair improvement after one year using topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with a hair transplant at the front. They switched from oral to topical finasteride due to side effects and are satisfied with the results, especially at the temples.
Trans women discuss using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss and whether to continue after testosterone suppression. One user reduced dutasteride dosage after achieving undetectable testosterone levels.