Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hairloss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hairloss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hairloss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hairloss.
19-year-old experiencing hairloss seeks advice on treatments. Suggestions include Finasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, hair systems, and consulting a dermatologist.
An 18-year-old began using Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil for hairloss, later switching to Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride by age 25. The conversation emphasizes early treatment, potential side effects, and differing opinions on medication effectiveness.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hairloss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.
A user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hairloss with no change and is considering a hair transplant at age 22. Replies suggest that a transplant is possible if DHT blockers like finasteride are continued, and another user shared a positive personal experience with a transplant at age 20.
A 17-year-old experiencing aggressive hairloss since December 2023 is using finasteride, vitamin D, and a biotin supplement but cannot use minoxidil due to dandruff. They have also undergone two PRP treatments and are seeking further advice.
A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hairloss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.
User asks if Ashwagandha causes hairloss while using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Replies suggest Ashwagandha may increase shedding, but raising testosterone within normal levels likely won't significantly affect hairloss.
Accepting hairloss, and the use of medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat it. The responses provide advice and personal experiences related to coping with hairloss.
A 57-year-old man with severe hairloss since age 14 tried various hairloss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.
New potential hairloss treatment uses molecules from hairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.
A person improved hairloss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.
Joe Biden aged significantly between ages 25 and 30, with noticeable changes in hair and facial features. He had a hair transplant, but it's unclear if he used Minoxidil or Finasteride.
Hairloss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.
A user took finasteride for hairloss 10 years ago, stopped after a month, and has since suffered from severe erectile dysfunction (ED) and other symptoms. They shared blood test results seeking advice for their condition, and others discussed similar experiences with finasteride and related drugs.
OP is pausing hairloss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
The user shared a 6-month aggressive hairloss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hairloss classification.
A 19-year-old with rapid hairloss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.
A 29-year-old with hairloss (NW 3) uses microneedling, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering topical dutasteride after limited success with current treatments and are questioning why it's not more widely discussed.
A 24-year-old male is considering the "Big 4" treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling) or a hair transplant for hairloss. Most users recommend starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil to stabilize hairloss before considering a transplant.
A man's experience with hairloss, which has caused him to lose an important part of his identity, and the treatments he is using to try and combat it. Others have joined in the conversation to share their own experiences and offer support.
A 25-year-old discusses hairloss and its impact on confidence, considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Recommendations include these medications and lifestyle changes to manage hairloss.
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hairloss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.
Hairloss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hairloss treatments despite decades of research.
The user experienced worsening hairloss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. They are considering trying minoxidil but are unsure if it will help.