Finasteride worked better for frontal scalp hair loss, while dutasteride helped the crown and mid-scalp but worsened the frontal area. The user shared personal experiences and invited open dialogue.
A user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using Propecia and minoxidil for hair loss, emphasizing that hair loss is not a problem. Another user commented on their own use of finasteride and minoxidil, noting no side effects.
A 16-year-old is asking if their hair situation has improved after using rosemary oil, rosemary water, derma rolling, and ketoconazole, and is considering starting Minoxidil. Replies comment on the user's hairiness and high DHT levels.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oral dutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.
User is excited about hair regrowth progress after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and biotin. Initial side effects included chest tightness and faster heartbeat, but none persist.
The conversation is about someone seeking advice on the best microneedling device to use for hair loss, mentioning pens, stamps, and rollers as options.
The user shared a 3.5-year hair loss treatment journey using 1 mg finasteride daily and minoxidil foam, noting significant improvement, especially in the third year. They also mentioned using Nizoral shampoo twice a week and supplements like vitamin D3, biotin, and omega 3 and 6.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after 9 months using 1mg oral finasteride, topical Minoxidil, and Stemoxydine. They experienced a recent shedding at the hairline but are seeing new hair growth.
After 5 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 2ml topical minoxidil, 3mg oral minoxidil, biotin, and shampoo with nioxin and nizoral, the individual saw decent hair improvement but is not fully satisfied yet.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) may result from epigenetic changes and gut microbiota alterations. Supplementing with Allopregnanolone might protect against these adverse effects.
The conversation discusses seeking a stronger treatment than Dutasteride (DUT) for hair loss. Suggestions include combining DUT with RU58841, increasing DUT dosage, and using transgender hormone replacement therapy or testosterone blockers, though some options may have feminizing side effects.
A 35-year-old started finasteride in 2014 for hair loss and maintained hair density for 7 years, occasionally using ketoconazole shampoo. Switched to dutasteride in 2022 due to increased hair fall, experimented with dosages, and found a combination with tamsulosin effective despite initial adverse reactions.
The user started treating hair loss last summer with 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil from Costco, and weekly dermastamping. They plan to begin using dutasteride and oral 5mg minoxidil to further enhance hair growth.
The user mixed RU58841 with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment and experienced reduced hair fall and thicker hair but stopped due to chest pain and muscle twitching. They plan to use a new routine without RU58841 or Finasteride due to side effects, including various topical treatments and peptides.
A user shared a nearly 3-year update on their hairline improvement using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Nizoral, and Dermarolling. Other users commented on the success and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
The conversation jokes about whether the character Vegeta from Dragon Ball should use hair loss treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Some suggest he doesn't need it as his hairline hasn't changed for years, while others humorously propose treatments or question his hair genetics.
The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.
The conversation is about a person using oral minoxidil, biotin multivitamins, dutasteride lotion, a hair growth serum with redensyl, capixyl, and procapil, ketoconazole with zinc shampoo, and monthly PRP treatments with a derma roller for hair growth. Someone encouraged them to continue with their regimen.
The conversation discusses using verteporfin for hair regrowth and minimizing scarring after hair transplants. Some individuals plan to self-administer verteporfin, potentially in combination with microneedling, as an alternative to hair transplants.
The conversation is about someone seeking a finasteride prescription for hair loss and considering paying out of pocket for a dermatologist because they can't find one covered by insurance. They want advice on ensuring they get the prescription and not just a recommendation for biotin pills.
An 18-year-old male's successful hair regrowth after three months of using finasteride 1mg daily. He reported no side effects and other users expressed admiration and curiosity about his results.
The user discussed their hair loss treatment routine, which includes using Minoxidil, caffeine, biotin liquid, and RU58841 twice daily, Nizoral twice a week, and microneedling once a week. They plan to switch to rosemary essential oil after seeing full hair regrowth.
User is considering microneedling to enhance hair regrowth after limited response to minoxidil and better results with finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Recommendations include using a 1.5mm derma roller once a week, avoiding minoxidil on microneedling days, and disinfecting the roller with isopropyl alcohol.
The conversation discusses HMI-115, a potential cure for hair loss. Users share mixed opinions, with some expressing skepticism and others sharing anecdotal evidence of its effectiveness, including photos of significant hair regrowth from a trial participant.
An 18-year-old male is experiencing significant hair shedding, particularly from the back of his head, despite normal blood test results except for slightly low vitamin D. A dermatologist prescribed minoxidil for receding temples, but the cause of the shedding remains unclear.
The user has been experiencing hair loss since having COVID and has low vitamin D levels; they are seeing some improvement in their crown and hairline after starting vitamin D supplements. Commenters suggest the hair loss pattern is consistent with male pattern baldness (MPD) and varies by individual.
People shared mixed experiences with RU58841 for hair loss; one person saw no improvement, another had significant gains and uses it with finasteride, while a third had an allergic reaction to the premixed solution. Some mix RU58841 powder into minoxidil themselves.
The user, Salt_Ad6339, shares their positive experience with hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year, along with microneedling. However, they also mention experiencing chest/nipple pain and suspect it may be a side effect of finasteride. They decide to stop using it for now and see if minoxidil alone can maintain their hair. Other users in the conversation discuss the potential side effects of finasteride and suggest using an aromatase inhibitor to counteract them.