A 17-year-old is experiencing rapid hair loss from NW1.5 to NW3 in six months and feels dermatologists are unhelpful. They are using Minoxidil (Rogaine) and seeking advice on application.
Balancing hormones, particularly testosterone and DHT, may prevent hair loss and slow aging. Treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, zinc, magnesium, collagen, and natural DHT-blocking shampoos.
Onion juice helped with hair loss but was smelly and inconvenient. The user now uses dutasteride and minoxidil, finding them more effective and practical.
The conversation discusses using 0.1% Alfatradiol compounded by a pharmacy for hair loss treatment. It also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as other treatments.
Finasteride and Nizoral shampoo with Ketoconazole are used for hair loss treatment. Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) is recommended over Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for more accurate DHT testing.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, dermaneedling, and keto shampoo with great results. They seek a propylene glycol-free, volume-boosting shampoo for thin and fine hair.
The conversation is about the safety of Breezula compared to RU58841 for hair loss treatment. The user believes Breezula is safer but less effective than RU58841.
KY19382, a promising compound for hair loss, is not widely discussed or used. One user is currently testing it and plans to share results in a few weeks.
A user plans to create a custom topical solution by adding finasteride, caffeine, cetirizine, and melatonin to a minoxidil bottle, questioning the stability and effectiveness of this mix. Concerns include potential crystallization and solution muddiness with added ingredients.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and is seeking feedback on hair changes after 4 months. The current regimen includes oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil.
A user is considering adding PRP and mesotherapy to their hair loss treatment and is deciding between two options: Promoitalia, which contains Phosphatidic acid, Riboflavin, and Superoxide dismutase, and the more expensive Melsmon, a human placenta derivative. They seek advice on which option to choose based on effectiveness and scientific backing.
HairCarePls shared their 5-month Dutasteride update, mentioning previous use of Finasteride with no results. They also use Spironolactone, Minoxidil, dermarolling, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Yaz contraception for hair loss treatment.
A user is experiencing hair thinning and is using a peptide with oleanic acid as a DHT blocker, along with minoxidil, while waiting for topical finasteride. They plan to use a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamp, ketoconazole, and scalp massages, but are advised to stick to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
A user from Iran reports hair growth in bald spots after using a domestic tonic containing Anageline, Trichogen, Aminexil, Caffeine, Saw Palmetto, and B vitamins, alongside Finasteride, but without Minoxidil. They prefer the tonic over Minoxidil as it doesn't make their hair greasy or cause hair fall.
Pelage is delaying the start of phase 3 trials for PP405 to 2026 due to necessary regulatory processes, despite having $120 million in funding. Users discuss the potential of PP405 for hair regrowth, with some expressing skepticism and others hopeful for new treatments like Breezula.
Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.
Using finasteride and peptides, including GHK-Cu, improved hair thickness and regrowth. The user also used a KLOW blend and CJC/IPA for better sleep and recovery.
A user seeks a topical hair loss treatment without minoxidil, considering options like finasteride, dutasteride, caffeine, tretinoin, or prostaglandin analogues. Recommendations include products like Strut, Maximus, Zeuss, and custom formulas from compounding pharmacies.
A user who buzzed their hair, raising their confidence. Other users suggested trying finasteride to thicken the existing hair or using hair systems as an alternative. Additionally, toppik was suggested as a way to fill in thinning areas.
The user is using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo for hair regrowth. Other users suggest the appearance of regrowth might be due to brushing hair differently.
People discussing hair loss and treatments like hair transplants, finasteride, and minoxidil. Many share experiences and plans for hair restoration, emphasizing the emotional impact and the importance of a positive mindset.
People are frustrated with hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with mixed results and side effects. Some users suggest trying different combinations or doses, while others express disappointment and hope for a cure.
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
The user is using RU58841 twice daily, dutasteride 0.5mg every two days, dutasteride mesotherapy every three months, and 20mg oral minoxidil daily. Other users suggest this regimen is excessive and recommend adding microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
Managing seborrheic dermatitis using ketoconazole shampoo, Nizoral, and oils like MCT and coconut oil. The user considers shaving their head and consulting a dermatologist.
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
Breezula, a topical treatment, is anticipated to be available in the US by mid-2027 as a potential alternative to finasteride with fewer systemic side effects. There is ongoing debate about its effectiveness and some users report similar side effects to finasteride.