Cutting sugar may not significantly impact hair loss, as DHT and androgen receptors are the main issues. Effective treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, often combined with microneedling.
Elevated PGD2 levels in bald scalp tissue may contribute to hair loss, and treatments like castor oil, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as potential solutions. Some users explore alternatives like oral castor oil and cetirizine for those who cannot use finasteride.
Hair loss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.
Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.
A 27-year-old shared his success story of managing hair loss and improving his life. He used finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, Nizoral, and aloe vera, while also adopting a healthy lifestyle and regular gym routine.
An arthritis drug, baricitinib, is discussed as a potential treatment for autoimmune alopecia, not androgenetic alopecia. Ritlecitinib is also mentioned as a possible treatment for scarring alopecia.
PP405 and ABS-201 are promising treatments for male pattern baldness. PP405 shows rapid hair growth in human trials, while ABS-201 shows significant regrowth in animal studies but is still in early human trials.
Clascoterone solution is in Phase III trials for male androgenetic alopecia, with results expected in the second half of 2025. Commercialization is anticipated in about 2-3 years, but there are concerns about delays and market expectations.
Alfatradiol is considered a mild treatment for hair loss, often used alongside other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Users report it helps maintain hair but is not effective for regrowth on its own.
Orient Bio is developing a PLGA formulated version of Cyclosporine A to stimulate hair growth without its immunosuppressant effects. Users discuss various treatments like Clascoterone, PP405, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, expressing hope for new developments and sharing personal experiences with these treatments.
The user has been using finasteride for 15 years but is noticing increased hair loss. They are considering increasing the finasteride dosage or switching to dutasteride but are concerned about side effects; they previously stopped using minoxidil due to heart palpitations.
The conversation is about hair regrowth using minoxidil, with suggestions to add finasteride or other treatments for better results. Users recommend combining minoxidil with a DHT blocker and possibly considering a hair transplant.
Zinc picolinate and saw palmetto may lower DHT but are less effective than finasteride. Finasteride and minoxidil are preferred treatments, with ketoconazole shampoo as a suggested addition.
Finasteride is generally seen as more successful for hair loss than Dutasteride, with fewer negative experiences reported. Dutasteride is considered more effective but often leads to more complaints, possibly due to higher expectations or improper use.
Bodywise may not be effective for hair regrowth; Minoxidil and Finasteride are recommended. Aminexil is included but is generally less effective than Minoxidil.
Creatine may cause increased hair shedding in some individuals, especially those with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), despite its physical performance benefits. Many users report stopping creatine to reduce hair loss, while others believe the effects are anecdotal or due to other factors like increased physical activity.
The conversation discusses various hair recovery treatments, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and tretinoin. Users debate the effectiveness and safety of these treatments, with some suggesting combinations like dutasteride and minoxidil as potent options.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to significant hair loss for the user, who is seeking advice on how long it takes for dutasteride to stabilize and show results. Many users suggest that dutasteride can take several months to a year to show improvements, and some recommend continuing finasteride alongside dutasteride during the transition.
Dutasteride's half-life varies with dosage, and lower doses can be effective with fewer side effects compared to finasteride. Some users report different side effects with dutasteride and finasteride, and extreme dosages of dutasteride are unnecessary and potentially harmful.
RU58841 is debated for hair regrowth, with some users reporting no benefits and potential side effects, while others claim success when combined with dutasteride. Many suggest safer, well-researched treatments like finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss management.
A 30-year-old man shared his hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and Finasteride. He experienced side effects initially but resumed treatment, and now sees improvement.
A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.
A 22-year-old has seen hair density improvement after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for 7 months and also uses rosemary mint oil weekly. Others suggest finasteride for long-term results, question minoxidil's effectiveness without finasteride, and mention alternatives like microneedling.
A 26-year-old man shared his 2.5-year hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and finasteride, initially experiencing side effects but later continuing treatment with no issues, resulting in improved hair. He lifts weights and wrestles weekly, plans to continue treatment indefinitely, and has had no hairline issues, only diffuse thinning.
A user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is seeing improvement. Some suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results, but the user is concerned about side effects.
The conversation is about a person's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes Minoxidil, low-dose Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, weekly use of a derma roller, and hair loss shampoo. They chose these treatments to minimize systemic effects and plan to share their results for others' benefit.
Dutasteride doses matter for hair loss treatment and are more effective than finasteride. RU58841 is suggested for better gains, but side effect profiles should be considered.
User "mynameisbogus" shares 2-month progress using Dut, Min, Oral Min, Keto, Dermarolling, and Retinol for hair loss at age 40. Others discuss impressive results and potential for full hair regrowth.
A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.