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The user reported 11 months of hair loss treatment progress, using finasteride, minoxidil, and later dutasteride. They observed hair thickening and a stop in shedding around January 2024.

17-alpha-estradiol may work for hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, similar to finasteride. It might lower testosterone in the scalp, reducing DHT conversion.

The user's 42 month experience using finasteride for hair loss, their opinion on minoxidil use and the potential of pyrilutamide and another Chinese drug as treatments.

A 19-year-old male has been experiencing aggressive hair loss since age 15/16 and has tried various treatments including topical Minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, retinoic acid, stemoxydine, RU58841, and finasteride without success. He recently added oral Minoxidil but continues to experience significant hair thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride.

An 18-year-old with Norwood 2 hair loss is considering finasteride treatment. Bloodwork shows testosterone and hormone levels mostly within normal ranges, except for low estradiol.

The user experienced significant hair loss after stopping a treatment with vitamins, minoxidil (2.5mg), and dutasteride (0.5mg) for three months. They resumed the treatment 20 days ago and are hopeful for recovery, with no side effects reported.

An 18-year-old experienced hair regrowth using 5% liquid minoxidil and plans to start finasteride at 19. The user noticed thicker hair and new growth, particularly around the temples, and feels more confident.

A 16-year-old has been using microneedling, rosemary oil, coconut oil and egg mask, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, and supplements for hair loss and is asking if there's progress. It's suggested to replace some oils with minoxidil, continue saw palmetto, and possibly start finasteride at 18.

The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5mg oral Minoxidil and 0.5mg oral Dutasteride daily, with no side effects except increased body and eyebrow hair. They are concerned about progress plateauing but have not experienced shedding.

A user shared their 6-month progress using 1mg finasteride, daily minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling twice a week, biotin, and Nizoral shampoo, showing significant hair regrowth. Other users were impressed, noting the regrowth resembled a hair transplant.

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.

A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is considering Clascoterone and Minoxidil as treatments, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about fertility and hormones. A suggestion was made to use Clascoterone for local DHT targeting and combine it with Minoxidil for maintenance and regrowth while avoiding systemic side effects.

The user is seeing progress in hair regrowth using a combination of 8% minoxidil, 0.25% dutasteride, and 0.01% tretinoin. The conversation includes comments on the effectiveness and application of these treatments.

Hair loss progress in 4.5 months using dutasteride 3x/week, topical minoxidil 1-2x daily, and microneedling 2x/month. Users praised the significant improvement.

Balding scalps have more androgen receptors, leading to increased TGF-beta, which causes blood vessel loss and hair follicle miniaturization. Blocking androgen signaling and TGF-beta may help prevent hair loss.

The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 15 months but is experiencing constant hair shedding, similar to telogen effluvium, despite stable widow peaks. They have checked for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, consulted specialists, and are considering further investigation like a scalp biopsy.

The user has tried many hair loss treatments including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, and microneedling without much success and is now using RU58841, seeing initial vellus hair growth but no further improvement after 5 months. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of RU58841 after 6-12 months of use.

Breezula shows promising results for hair loss, with one trial showing a 539% improvement and another 168%, but lacks combination data with treatments like minoxidil or dutasteride. Its mechanism differs from finasteride, potentially offering fewer side effects by blocking receptors locally at the follicle.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but later faced rapid thinning despite consistent treatment. They plan to switch from finasteride to dutasteride and consider oral minoxidil if the situation doesn't improve.

A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.

Intradermal botulinum toxin (BTX) injections effectively treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by inhibiting TGF-β1 secretion from hair follicles. Further research and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.

Pyrilutamide is a selective AR antagonist with a high binding affinity, making it effective in competing with DHT for androgen receptors. The 1% concentration is more effective than the 0.5%, but the latter may suffice for mild hair loss; the drug is considered a good option for those avoiding 5AR blockers due to side effects.

Trying out a new exosome treatment for male pattern baldness, in addition to increasing vitamin intake and using existing treatments such as Nizoral and scalp drops. The user has no expectations that the new treatment will work but is giving it a try anyway.

KX-826 shows promising results for hair growth with fewer side effects, offering an alternative to finasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss combining it with minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral for improved results.

Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.

A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), which did not improve with daily finasteride and minoxidil. He is considering restarting TRT and is seeking advice on using pyrilutamide or RU58841 to prevent further hair loss.

A user experiencing aggressive hair loss is considering starting treatment with finasteride and minoxidil. Others suggest various treatments including dutasteride, topical minoxidil with finasteride, and microneedling, with mixed experiences and emphasis on not delaying treatment.

Researchers finding that microRNA can potentially regrow 90% of lost hair, and the challenges involved in moving this research forward to human trials. Various treatments for hair loss, such as finasteride and minoxidil, have been discussed.

User "tresslessatbest" shares her experience with androgenic hair loss and treatments. She found success using men's Rogaine 5%, spironolactone, dermaroller, biotin, blackcurrant seed oil, prenatal vitamins, and Nizoral shampoo.