User found hair loss stabilization without side effects using a topical solution of 0.008% Finasteride, 2% RU, and Stemoxydine. Other treatments like Eucapil, Fluridil, RU-monotherapy, and Pyrilutamide didn't work for them.
The potential stability of pyrilutamide in a mixture with water, and how it could be used in combination with Minoxidil and Finasteride to treat hair loss.
The user is considering increasing their dutasteride dose and trying clascoterone or RU58841 for hair loss stabilization. They have used finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some success but recent setbacks.
The conversation discusses switching from oral finasteride to topical RU58841 for hair loss, with concerns about hormonal effects and libido. Some users suggest alternatives like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences with RU58841's effectiveness.
The user has experienced hair loss stabilization with dutasteride and oral minoxidil but is considering adding RU58841 for potential regrowth. Another user advises that it may take up to 36 months for full results with dutasteride and warns of possible side effects with RU58841.
A 27-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss despite using a combination of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and vitamin D optimization, and is now starting zinc supplementation. Suggestions include considering other causes, possibly increasing dutasteride dosage, switching to oral minoxidil, or maintaining the current regimen and reassessing in six months.
A 36-year-old achieved significant hair improvement and stability over 26 months using oral finasteride, minoxidil foam, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects. Patience and consistency were crucial for increased hair density and reduced shedding.
A 22-year-old is considering starting finasteride for hair loss, questioning if their hairline is stable or if treatment is needed. They shared images of their hairline, which has been the same since their teenage years.
The user experienced regrowth and stabilization in hair density using finasteride, minoxidil, a derma roller, and an LLLT helmet, but noticed a recent decline in hair quality. They only take finasteride orally and are unsure about the effectiveness of the LLLT device.
Finasteride is used for hair stabilization, while minoxidil is avoided due to side effects. Styling tips include using hair fibers, washing hair less frequently, and managing anxiety related to appearance.
The user has been taking oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin for 3 months and noticed changes in hair texture, suggesting potential regrowth or stabilization. Baby hairs and increased hair density are seen as positive signs.
The user is using a self-made topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil foam for hair loss, experiencing solid regrowth in the frontal area and mild improvement at the crown, but still shedding. They previously used oral finasteride and dutasteride but stopped due to side effects, and are seeking advice on when shedding might stabilize with the topical treatment.
The user has been on oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without seeing hair loss stabilization and has started taking dutasteride twice a week. Other users shared their experiences with hair loss treatments, with one suggesting dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride.
Adding an LLLT laser cap to a routine of finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo significantly reduced hair shedding from 200+ hairs a day to around 80, improving scalp health. The user attributes the laser cap as the key factor in stabilizing hair loss after two years of using other treatments.
The user shared their experience with hair regrowth using a natural approach, including a good diet, multivitamins, pumpkin seed oil, and scalp massages, without using minoxidil or finasteride. They emphasize this method for those with stabilized hair loss around Norwood 1.5 - 2, noting satisfactory progress over a year.
A 30-year-old man using minoxidil for hair loss is seeing stabilization but no significant regrowth. He is hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects and is seeking alternative methods to promote hair growth.
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for a year and recently started oral minoxidil to address diffuse thinning and receding hair. He is considering switching to dutasteride for better results and reports healthier, thicker hair despite concerns about hairline and crown stability.
A 43-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, with some stabilization and thin hair growth but no significant cosmetic improvement. He is considering increasing microneedling frequency and exploring other options, as he is concerned about the lack of terminal hair growth.
The user is discussing hair regrowth after 7 months of using topical minoxidil and RU58841, with some microneedling. They are hesitant to switch to finasteride or dutasteride and are seeking input on whether there is new growth or just more miniaturization.
A 26-year-old male has been using 1 mg finasteride daily for two years, which has stabilized his hair loss but not fully stopped thinning. He is considering adding oral minoxidil but is concerned about potential cardiovascular side effects.
The user has been using Minoxidil and Finasteride for a year with no change in hair density, though hair loss has stabilized. They are considering increasing the dose or exploring other options like Dutasteride or a hair transplant.
The user reduced serum DHT by 60% using Advanced Trichology's natural DHT blocker but saw no improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to finasteride due to its proven effectiveness in inhibiting scalp DHT.
Creatine may cause increased hair shedding due to androgen receptor sensitivity, despite limited evidence. The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil and seeks advice on whether shedding will stabilize, with suggestions including GHK-Cu and RU58841.
A 23-year-old has been using finasteride for 5 years to stabilize hair loss and is now adding minoxidil, tazarotene, and dermarolling to improve hairline density. They hope this new regimen will thicken existing hair and restore the hairline.
The user experienced severe scalp issues and hair loss after using ketoconazole shampoo, which worsened despite various treatments. They seek advice on restoring scalp health, suspecting an allergic reaction or imbalance caused by the shampoo.
The user has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for over a year without regrowth or stability, and hair loss continues. Suggestions include checking for inflammation, considering a scalp biopsy, and trying microneedling, topical anti-androgens, or a hair transplant.
A 20-year-old is concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. They are advised to manage anxiety, consider therapy, and possibly reassess their treatment plan, while others suggest checking thyroid levels and considering alternative treatments like dutasteride.
The user reports using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, ketoconazole, and monthly dermarolling for hair loss over six months, and is asking if there's hair regrowth or stabilization. Another person suggests increasing dermarolling frequency, possibly using more dutasteride, topical minoxidil, or a retinoid cream to improve minoxidil absorption.
Hair loss discussion with treatments including topical minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, vitamins, and keto shampoo. User shares progress and seeks opinions on regrowth.
A user shared their personal theory on hair loss, suggesting it's caused by reduced blood flow and scalp calcification rather than DHT, and claimed to have stopped their hair loss by massaging the scalp, using acid peels, and applying oils and copper peptides. They have not noticed further hair loss for six years since starting this routine.
