A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.
The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.
A 27-year-old male is experiencing a recurring pattern of hair loss after 5 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, despite initial success. He is considering using topical androgen receptor blockers like RU58841, pyrilutamide, or clascoterone to address potential androgen receptor hypersensitivity.
Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.
Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.
Finasteride is effective for DHT/AR-driven hair loss but not for chromosome 20-driven cases, where treatments like minoxidil, prostaglandin analogs, and low-level laser therapy may be more beneficial. Genetic testing can help determine the underlying cause of hair loss to tailor treatment effectively.
A new human trial using an FDA-approved treatment for wound healing called Verteporfin, which may potentially be able to reverse scarring and regrow hair in that area. The trial is only lasting one month so far.
A 16-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is using minoxidil, finasteride, and plans to add RU58841, while considering other treatments like MK-677 and microneedling. Concerns are raised about the potential impact of these treatments on puberty and development.
A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.
A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.
Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
Topical dutasteride with microneedling is effective for androgenetic alopecia, improving hair thickness and density. Further research is needed to confirm long-term efficacy.
The user is frustrated with hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, which have been ineffective and caused scalp itching. They are skeptical about these treatments' effectiveness and consider alternative options like ketoconazole shampoo and RU58841.
The clinic diagnosed the user with NW3 and AGA, noting thinning hair despite using finasteride for 3 years, and suggested PRP and Mesotherapy before considering a transplant. The user questions the necessity of these treatments without confirming retrograde alopecia and its treatability.
The conversation discusses using RU58841 as a topical treatment for hair loss, with some users reporting no systemic issues. The original poster is considering RU58841 due to limited progress with dutasteride and oral minoxidil.
A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.
A 22-year-old is using a hair loss treatment protocol including dutasteride, microneedling, 10% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical, a healthy diet, and a hair multivitamin. Users discuss the effectiveness of microneedling and the intensity of the treatment.
Minoxidil, PRP, low-level light therapy, stem cell therapy, mesotherapy, Acell, and microneedling are discussed as treatments for thickening fine hairs in NW5 hair loss sufferers. A hair transplant may be necessary for significant improvement.
A rigorous and extensive regimen for hair regrowth, including oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, various oils, supplements, and lifestyle changes, is discussed with skepticism and humor. The consensus is that such an extreme routine is impractical and potentially harmful, with no guaranteed results.
The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen including Avodart (dutasteride), oral minoxidil, LLLT caps, vitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is considering adding dermarolling and RU58841. They are experiencing unwanted body hair growth from minoxidil and are planning for a future hair transplant.
A user shared their hair loss journey, showing improvement after starting finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil 5%, and microneedling. They are curious about their degree of baldness and why their hair has thinned.
The post discusses making topical Zyrtec for hair loss and compares it to Minoxidil. The conversation includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 23-year-old has been using minoxidil, finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, a multivitamin, and microneedling to address hair loss, noticing baby hairs and a fuller frontal hairline but concerns about a thin right temple. They are considering adding rosemary oil and switching to a 1.5 mm dermastamp for further improvement.
A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia and prescribed finasteride, minoxidil, and multivitamin/zinc pills. They are considering starting finasteride and minoxidil daily to maintain their hair and stop further loss.
Users discussed using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and exosomes for hair loss. They reported thicker hair and reduced shedding, with some experiencing minor side effects.
A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.
A user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, feeling hopeless and considering a hair system. They are advised to try ketoconazole, seek a second opinion from a dermatologist, and consider treatments like finasteride, RU58841, and hair transplants.
The user has tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, but is considering a hair transplant due to insufficient progress. Some users suggest that the treatments have at least stabilized hair loss, and recommend consulting clinics for a potential hair transplant while continuing medication.
A 21-year-old male with advanced hair loss (NW7) started using finasteride and minoxidil 10 months ago but hasn't seen much progress. He is pre-diabetic with stage 1 hypertension and is seeking insights on whether treating these conditions could improve hair regrowth.
A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.