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A 19-year-old shares his hair loss experience and treatment routine, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, 2mg oral minoxidil daily, ketoconazole shampoo every 2 days, and a healthy lifestyle. He notes that oral minoxidil is showing better results than topical minoxidil.

User started finasteride at 18, added minoxidil later but stopped due to side effects. Hair loss continued despite treatments, considering dutasteride but hesitant. Others suggest trying dutasteride and discussing with a dermatologist.

Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.

A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

A user has been on finasteride for over 1.5 years but is still losing hair, so they're switching to dutasteride and taking both for 3 months before stopping finasteride. They're concerned about potential hair shedding during the switch even when done correctly.

Serum DHT levels and their variations when using dutasteride for hair loss treatment.

A 28-year-old male on TRT with a family history of MPB reports that consuming 1-2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil daily reduces hair loss and improves hair condition. Stopping the oil leads to increased hair fall and dryness.

User shares 10-month hair loss treatment progress using finasteride/dutasteride and minoxidil. Treatment shows positive results, with noticeable improvements in months 9 and 10.

The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.

A user suggests making a potent sulforaphane topical to degrade DHT and promote hair growth. Another user notes that sulforaphane's low molecular weight might also lower systemic DHT.

User sees subtle regrowth after two months using topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamp, and oral castor oil. Others suggest waiting a few more months to properly evaluate results.

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some users finding no improvement and experiencing side effects. It also mentions the use of RU58841 and topical minoxidil, highlighting that hair sensitivity to DHT varies among individuals.

A user decided to buzz their thinning hair after starting Dutasteride, feeling liberated by the change. Other users shared similar experiences, with some using treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil to manage hair loss.

The user uses 1mg fin every other day, a topical solution of 5% min + 0.1% fin nightly, and seeks advice on oils for hair growth. Replies suggest oils are ineffective and recommend sticking with fin and min treatments.

The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.

A user seeks advice on supplements to counteract libido and erection issues while taking Finasteride. Suggested supplements include Zinc, Maca, L-Arginine, L-Citrulline, Ginseng, Ginkgo, Ashwagandha, and Boron.

The efficacy of taking 1mg finasteride three times a week instead of daily for hair loss, with some users arguing that it is just as effective because finasteride has a long half-life in the scalp tissue and lower doses have been shown to be effective. Other users suggest experimenting with various treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride to achieve best results.

A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.

Female with PCOS experiences receding and thinning hair, wants dutasteride instead of spironolactone. Discusses desire to reduce DHT without losing libido.

User asked dermatologist for finasteride, received latanoprost and diprogenta cream instead. Others suggest latanoprost is expensive and not better than minoxidil, recommend trying another doctor for finasteride.

A 34-year-old male documents his hair growth journey using the iRestore Elite laser cap, biotin, and Pure Synergy Organic Superfood Capsules, after unsuccessful hair transplant and previous treatments with minoxidil and finasteride. Replies suggest using finasteride or dutasteride instead and caution against excessive use of the laser cap.

PP405 is a new topical treatment for hair loss, showing promise in trials but still requires finasteride for maintenance. There is skepticism about its effectiveness and safety, with concerns about needing finasteride to maintain results.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, emphasizing the importance of patience and sticking with a treatment for at least 12-18 months before judging its effectiveness or adding new treatments. Users share experiences and agree that introducing treatments too quickly can lead to panic and negative outcomes.

People are discussing why some choose finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss, noting that while dutasteride is more effective, it's also more expensive, less researched, and potentially has more side effects. Some users shared personal experiences with side effects from both drugs, and others mentioned that finasteride is FDA approved for hair loss, while dutasteride is not, except in Japan.

Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.

The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.

The post is about a user's progress with using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss. The conversation includes comments about different treatments and methods used.

Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.