A 19-year-old using finasteride for hairloss seeks advice on additional treatments. Suggestions include microneedling, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with concerns about side effects discussed.
Dutasteride is effective for many in reducing hairloss and promoting regrowth, often with fewer side effects than finasteride. Combining it with minoxidil is commonly seen as a successful strategy, though results may take several months.
The user has been using a hairloss treatment regimen including RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but still experiences hairline recession and fatigue despite high testosterone levels. They are considering adjusting their dutasteride dosage due to concerns about libido and energy levels.
Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as effective hairloss treatments, with mixed opinions on their use and side effects. The conversation highlights a divide between supporting medical treatments and accepting baldness.
Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride for hairloss, with similar safety profiles. Individual responses vary, and factors like Minoxidil use and age differences may influence results.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hairloss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting a specialist, considering RU58841, and checking for other conditions and vitamin deficiencies.
A 24-year-old male using dutasteride for hairloss is worried about its effects on fertility and future children's health. Users advise consulting a doctor, possibly switching to finasteride, or stopping dutasteride before conception due to its impact on sperm count.
PP405 is a new topical treatment for hairloss, showing promise in trials but still requires finasteride for maintenance. There is skepticism about its effectiveness and safety, with concerns about needing finasteride to maintain results.
OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hairloss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
A user shared their experience with finasteride for hairloss, noting it slowed but didn't stop their hairloss, and they quit after 1.5 years. Suggestions included trying dutasteride, adding minoxidil, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hairloss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.
The conversation discusses various celebrities who reportedly use hairloss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Users share their experiences and opinions on starting treatment, with some encouraging the original poster to consult a dermatologist and consider treatment before it's too late.
Finasteride is believed to slow down hairloss significantly, but may not completely stop it for everyone. Effectiveness and duration vary by individual, with some users experiencing positive results for over 10 years, while others see less benefit.
RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hairloss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.
The conversation is about regretting not starting hairloss treatments like finasteride earlier, with some users considering beginning treatment now. Specific treatments mentioned are finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min).
The post discusses a user's experience with hairloss treatments, specifically topical finasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling, and their plan to switch to oral versions and add Dutasteride. The conversation includes various responses, with some users sharing their own experiences and side effects, and others expressing desire for a more permanent hairloss solution.
A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hairloss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.
User considers scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for hairloss. Mixed opinions shared; some regret it, others satisfied. Choosing reputable clinic and technician is important.
A 49 year old man's experience with hairloss treatments; he has tried finasteride and minoxidil, but experienced dizziness in the past. Others have shared their experiences and encouraged him to keep trying his current treatment regimen.
The user experienced hair shedding after 1 year and 7 months on finasteride, possibly due to creatine use or a natural shedding phase. Despite concerns, they believe the shedding is temporary and expect hair to regrow thicker.
The user started oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1.25mg) for hairloss but experienced decreased libido, weaker erections, and sleep issues after a week. They stopped finasteride and are considering lowering the dosage due to concerns about side effects.
A user shared their experience of using finasteride for hairloss from ages 29 to 37, stopping due to side effects like low libido, and later starting testosterone therapy, which improved their well-being. The discussion includes various opinions on the effects of finasteride and testosterone on hairloss, libido, and overall health, with some users questioning the correlation between finasteride and low testosterone.
A 24-year-old is using daily dutasteride 0.5 mg for hairloss and considering whether to add minoxidil. Most users suggest continuing with dutasteride alone for now, as it shows promising results and adding minoxidil might cause unnecessary shedding.
A 23-year-old male shares his 136-day progress using a hairloss treatment regimen of daily Dutasteride 0.5mg, topical Minoxidil 5% with Tretinoin, and Nizoral every other day, reporting no side effects and significant hair regrowth. He notes high energy and libido, with no shedding, and attributes most progress to Dutasteride.
A 25-year-old woman using minoxidil 2% for hairloss is experiencing faster hair growth and new baby hairs but continues to lose hair and see miniaturization. Suggestions include switching to minoxidil 5%, checking vitamin levels, using Nizoral, and considering a DHT blocker.
A 21-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride for 7 months, initially with minoxidil but later stopped due to inconvenience. He had no major side effects, except a temporary increase in sex drive, and plans to continue finasteride.
A 31-year-old man from India is starting a hairloss treatment routine using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and supplements for vitamin deficiencies. He is considering switching to oral minoxidil and possibly using Redensyl serum, while also exploring the effectiveness of dutasteride compared to finasteride.
Dutasteride and finasteride may temporarily affect semen quality but are unlikely to cause permanent infertility. The Kim et al. study is criticized for poor methodology, and many prefer hair retention over potential fertility concerns, using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of 5% versus 10% minoxidil, especially when combined with tretinoin, for hairloss treatment. The user is also using oral minoxidil, derma stamping, and has previously used finasteride, but is unsure of the results.