Finasteride typically helps maintain the existing hairline and taking 0.5mg MWF is considered effective. Hair transplants remain an option if further treatment is needed.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride worsened hair loss and caused a burning sensation. Users suggest sticking with finasteride, using ketoconazole shampoo, and consulting a dermatologist.
Liposomal carriers for topical finasteride offer better targeting, reduced side effects, and less irritation compared to alcohol-based solutions, but availability and cost may limit their use. Minoxidil can dissolve in liposomal carriers, enhancing delivery and stability.
The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.
An 18-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning since 8th grade seeks advice. They are concerned about having less hair than their 52-year-old father and are looking for treatment options.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, genuine minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting significant improvement after switching from a fake minoxidil product. They advised others to verify the authenticity of minoxidil through a bleach test to avoid counterfeit products.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of using finasteride alone versus combining it with minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling for hair loss treatment. It also touches on the affordability and accessibility of hair transplants, with differing opinions on the financial feasibility of such procedures.
The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.
The user is generally happy with their hair transplant results but has concerns about graft density and placement, particularly on the left temple and hairline. They are using finasteride and minoxidil inconsistently, plan to add Priorin, and are considering microneedling and PRP sessions for future care.
User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.
The user had a hair transplant of 3400 grafts, primarily focusing on the hairline, and is happy with the results four months post-surgery. They used topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical dutasteride, along with microneedling and Nizoral, and the procedure cost around $12,000.
A 39-year-old experienced hair regrowth on his temples after switching from finasteride to topical RU58841 combined with 5% minoxidil. He also underwent stem cell treatment and noticed improvements, attributing the regrowth mainly to the change in treatment.
The user has been using Dutasteride for five years and noticed slow thinning on the frontal hairline. They tried Fluridil as an additional treatment, which resulted in noticeable hairline thickening after two months.
Reducing the dose of RU58841 from 25mg to 7.5mg topically helped minimize heart palpitations. Users discussed the cardiac effects of RU58841 and minoxidil, noting that no treatment is completely free of side effects.
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
The user completed a Clascoterone study with no observable changes in hair loss and plans to try microneedling and Minoxidil next. They will microneedle weekly and apply Minoxidil twice daily, except on the night of microneedling, and compare results after six months.
The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but experienced worsening temple recession. They suspect they might be more sensitive to testosterone and are considering trying RU58841 or CB 03 01 as additional treatments.
A peptide-based delivery system for finasteride shows promise in reducing systemic side effects while maintaining hair growth effectiveness. Combining this with other treatments like minoxidil and RU58841 could enhance results with lower systemic absorption.
The user observed that stopping nicotine and caffeine improved their scalp health while using oral finasteride. However, relapsing with caffeine and nicotine caused scalp tightness and inflammation.
Topical finasteride is currently more effective than pyrilutamide for hair loss. Combining treatments like topical finasteride and pyrilutamide may enhance results due to different mechanisms.
User shared a 10-month update after a 4000-graft hair transplant, using finasteride, minoxidil, hair density shampoos, hair oils, and vitamins. Replies suggest patience as crown growth can take up to 18 months.
A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.
MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.
Low-dose daily aspirin reduces the effectiveness of topical minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia. Aspirin inhibits sulfotransferase enzymes, which are necessary for minoxidil to work.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement using finasteride and minoxidil, expressing satisfaction with the results. Another user accused them of having a hair transplant.