The user is using minoxidil and recently started fluridil for mild hairloss and is questioning if this treatment is sufficient without finasteride. They have finasteride available but prefer not to use it.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hairloss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hairloss treatment with 40mg daily dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and topical bicalutamide. Despite health risk concerns, especially liver issues, they report hair regrowth progress and intend to continue the regimen.
The conversation discusses using crushed finasteride tablets mixed with topical minoxidil for hairloss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and proper concentration of this method.
User shared 15-month progress using Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hairloss. Treatment improved hair density, now considering hair transplant with fewer grafts.
A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hairloss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.
Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hairloss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after three months of using 5 mg oral minoxidil nightly and plans to add finasteride to maintain progress. Many recommend combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent future hairloss.
The conversation is about using tretinoin to enhance the effectiveness of minoxidil for hairloss. Tretinoin should be applied at night on dry skin, and it can be used daily, either before or after minoxidil, with a starting dose of 0.025%.
Finasteride increased testosterone and estrogen, stopped hairloss, and promoted regrowth. Users discussed side effects like libido changes and considered adding minoxidil and aromatase inhibitors.
Creatine use is linked to increased hair shedding for some, especially those with DHT sensitivity, but experiences vary. Some users manage hairloss with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride, while others stop creatine to reduce shedding.
The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hairloss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.
The post and conversation are about the high cost and skepticism surrounding pyrilutamide as a hairloss treatment, with comparisons to minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The original poster defends pyrilutamide's effectiveness and criticizes others for dismissing it without proper understanding.
An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hairloss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hairloss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hairloss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hairloss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hairloss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.
DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hairloss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.
A user shared their experience with a Long Hair DHI Hair Transplant, receiving 2,750 grafts. They plan to continue using Dutasteride and Topical Minoxidil post-surgery.
A user sharing the results of their hair transplant surgery after two years, with some commenters noting that it looks unnatural and others praising the result. Several users suggest specific treatments such as Toppik, Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 to improve the look.
Oral minoxidil may improve hair growth, reduce arterial stiffness, and prevent other health issues. Some users believe it is an effective treatment despite concerns about its effects on skin and blood.
PP405 may damage hair follicles if used long-term, suggesting cycling might be necessary. Combining it with finasteride could help maintain hair growth.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
The user experienced significant hair thickening after using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for about 5 months and is considering switching from finasteride to RU58841. Other users encourage the original poster to continue the current treatment due to the positive results.
Minoxidil can effectively promote hair regrowth with consistent use, but results differ among individuals. Some recommend combining it with finasteride for better long-term results, though OP chooses to use only minoxidil and accepts the possibility of going bald.
A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.
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 "BigBashMan" shared their progress pictures of hair regrowth after using a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo for about a year. They are happy with the results and attribute the microneedling as a potential factor for regrowth. Another user commented that they may see complete scalp coverage in another year.