Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
User shared 16-month progress using finasteride 1 mg/day and minoxidil 5% solution once/day, noting significant regrowth, especially in temporal peaks. Users discussed shedding, side effects, and positive feedback from others.
A 17-year-old experiencing hairloss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.
The conversation is about a meme related to hairloss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.
The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hairloss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hairloss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hairloss.
The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hairloss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hairloss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hairloss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hairloss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hairloss medications.
The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.
A 22-year-old man has seen significant improvement in his hairloss after 18 weeks using Minoxidil and Finasteride, starting treatment after rapid hairloss since age 17. He applies Minoxidil directly after an unspecified procedure, believing it's more effective and appreciates the sterilizing effect of the ethanol in it.
A 19-year-old is concerned about going bald and disagrees with their parents who suggest therapy, believing hairloss will negatively impact their life. Some suggest therapy can help with the emotional aspects, while others support using finasteride and focusing on what makes the individual happy.
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hairloss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hairloss.
_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hairloss treatments.
Actor Paul Mescal, who has a receding hairline, and how it affects his success in the entertainment industry. People discussed how styling can help disguise hairloss, and that hairloss doesn't necessarily mean one's appearance is immediately ruined. Treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride were mentioned to combat hairloss.
A 24 year old female experiencing rapid, unexplained hairloss over the course of two weeks and looking for advice. Treatments suggested include Rogaine, finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and seeing a dermatologist.
The conversation discusses why the difference between donor and balding hair isn't studied more to find a cure for hairloss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hairloss.
Users discussed hairloss treatments, specifically minoxidil and finasteride. They shared personal experiences and advice on starting these treatments early.
The user "PowerfulAide6677" shared progress pictures of their hairloss journey, mentioning that they have been on finasteride for 8 years and are considering adding oral minoxidil to fill in their hairline. Some users advised against adding oral minoxidil, suggesting that the user's current maintenance with finasteride is sufficient.
A user's personal hairloss progress with treatments, including finasteride (1.25mg), minoxidil, needling, and Nizoral; and advice from other users on how to perform the needling correctly.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of starting hairloss treatment early, using options like minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, essential oils, and dermarolling, and encourages leaving the hairloss subreddit once treatment begins to avoid stress and obsession. Users shared personal success with finasteride and the motivation to start treatment to prevent future regret.
There have been no new effective hairloss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.
Hairloss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.
A user is experiencing significant hairloss and stress, seeking advice on treatments. They are using Pura d'or shampoo and conditioner, biotin, and considering other options but are hesitant about treatments like Minoxidil due to the need for continuous use.
A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hair thinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hairloss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.
Slow_Class_4465's progress using finasteride and minoxidil to address hairloss, which has resulted in drastic improvement. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatments, including possible side effects.
A user who has seen positive results after 7 years of treating their hairloss with Rogaine, Nizoral Shampoo, and finasteride. Other users have also shared advice about micro-needling in combination with minoxidil.
User "yungnickyyp" shares 5-month progress using Fin/Min/Niz/Derm for hairloss. Others express jealousy and amazement at the significant hair regrowth.