A teenager started balding at 13 and has been using minoxidil for 2 years, but the hair loss is returning. They are seeking advice on additional treatments. Another user suggests finasteride or shaving the head, and emphasizes the importance of not letting hair loss affect self-esteem and relationships.
The conversation is about the approval of Clascoterone (Winlevi) in Canada for hair loss treatment. One user expressed skepticism about its effectiveness due to low concentration.
The conversation is about finding effective hair loss treatments without using finasteride or dutasteride. Suggested treatments include topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, microneedling, PRP, and RU58841.
Hair loss treatments discussed include cosmeRNA, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide. Users debate effectiveness, side effects, and upcoming treatments, with some expressing skepticism and others optimism.
User experienced hair thickening with pyri but also side effects like reduced sex drive. Stopping pyri and returning to CB restored sex drive, suggesting pyri may go systemic or be incorrectly formulated.
Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.
A user who has been using Pyrilutamide for 5 months with no results, and other users suggesting they switch to RU58841 or stick to their treatment plan for at least one year.
User suggests a DIY zix formula for hair loss treatment and shares personal success with it. Another user disagrees, calling zix a "snake oil potion" and advises finding a real treatment instead.
Topical spironolactone is gaining attention as an alternative hair loss treatment, but it's not as effective as other options like finasteride. Oral spironolactone can cause side effects in men, and there are better topical alternatives like RU, Pyril, and CB.
A user's experience of slowing hair loss while taking minoxidil and finasteride, and the various treatments suggested to help halt or reverse the process.
A female user's diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, and the advice shared in response which suggests taking spironolactone and minoxidil together to prevent hair loss.
User "Number_Worried00" is using a treatment stack for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Cetirizine, and Pyrilutamide. Another user suggests that if the cause is vitamin deficiency or inflammation, the stack may not be effective.
Using Nizoral shampoo intermittently and reassessing scalp condition after each bottle, potentially adding in other tools to target seb derm, and alternating between Pura D'Or and Nizoral for a healthy and clean scalp.
User asks about topical spironolactone experience. Two studies show it as promising anti-androgen treatment, with 5% cream available on Minoxidilmax website.
The comparison of 0.5mg dutasteride and 1mg finasteride for treating hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia, with discussion of which is more effective and has fewer side effects.
The conversation is about finding cheaper alternatives for hair loss treatments. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and L'Oréal Paris Elvital Hyaluron Plump Leave-In Spray.
Considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Fluridil and Pyrilutamide. The user is weighing the risks of taking unapproved medication before it has been mass produced.
The conversation is about comparing hair loss treatments Pyrilutamide (KX-826) and CB-03-01, discussing their cost, side effects, and effectiveness. The user questions whether to try CB-03-01, which is more expensive and potentially less effective, or switch to the cheaper and possibly better Pyrilutamide.
User experienced gynecomastia from finasteride and found a solution using liposomal topical finasteride. This method minimizes side effects and is effective for hair loss treatment.
User reports 6-month progress using Fin, Min, Nizoral, and Dermaroll for hair loss. Others comment on visible improvement and suggest waiting up to 2 years for full effects.
The conversation is about using stemoxydine in addition to minoxidil for hair growth. The original poster is considering adding stemoxydine to their hair loss treatment regimen.
A user shared their progress with hair loss treatment using Dutasteride Mesotherapy but mentioned they ruined their progress. Another user commented that Minoxidil caused shedding, which should regrow in three months.
A 17-year-old is looking for alternatives to finasteride for DHT control to preserve hair, considering ketoconazole shampoo for its potential to inhibit 5AR and also thinking about using caffeine-containing shampoos like alpecin or watermans.
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.
Switching to dutasteride as a hair loss prevention treatment, along with minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, and the potential benefits and side effects of using finasteride and/or dutasteride in combination with topical anti-androgens like RU58841.
A user shared their experience with DIY PRP scalp injections for hair regrowth, using an EZ Injector and other at-home equipment. Another user reported success with at-home PRP treatments for 1.5 years, noting thicker hair and a stable hairline.