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.
The user's experience with hair loss in their twenties and thirties, how to fix a receding hairline, treatmentssuch as DHT, stress, bad sleep, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, and diet.
A 28-year-old male stopped hair loss and thickened his hair using oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil after topical treatments failed. He experienced no side effects and recommends these oral treatments for othersstruggling with hair loss.
User frustrated with lack of results from finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Otherssuggest checking for other health issues, focusing on fitness, and considering alternative treatments.
The post discusses a user's hair regrowth journey from September 2020 to June 2023, using treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and 5% Minoxidil. The user shares progress pictures, discusses the effects of the treatments, and answers questions about his routine and experiences.