A 20-year-old started using minoxidil, rosemary oil, Alpecin caffeine shampoos, scalp massager, derma rollers, and supplements for hair regrowth, seeing significant improvement initially. However, after 6 months, they noticed increased shedding and thinning, causing concern about whether this is normal or indicative of a problem.
RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hairloss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.
Minoxidil is used for hairloss and sometimes for high blood pressure, but it's outdated for the latter. For high blood pressure, it's combined with a beta blocker and diuretic to manage side effects.
User has maintained hairline with minoxidil for 8 years but now seeks to add topical finasteride due to increased hairloss. They request advice on making a homemade finasteride solution, including ingredient recommendations and optimal percentages for ethanol and glycerin.
The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hairloss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hairloss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.
A 19-year-old has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil without desired results for hairloss and is seeking where to get dutasteride prescribed online. Various online sources for hairloss treatments, including dutasteride and RU58841, were suggested.
The user has been using Minoxidil for over 10 years, started Finasteride 8 months ago, and is happy with the hair recovery results; they also use a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and a 0.5mm occasionally. Some believe starting with Minoxidil is less effective than addressing DHT directly, and there's curiosity about whether dermarolling aids absorption.
A 17-year-old with AGA is considering Revitacare Haircare Mesotherapy, which includes hyaluronic acid, amino acids, zinc, and B vitamins, injected into the scalp. One reply dismisses it as ineffective.
Kintor's Pyrilutamide (KX-826) showed hair growth in Chinese Phase III trials but did not significantly outperform placebo. The treatment was safe with no major adverse reactions reported.
The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of fluridil and clascoterone in preventing hairloss and inquiring about their use as standalone treatments. There is a question about the concentration of the fluridil brand for efficacy.
A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hair thickness over 11 years using only finasteride, taken three times a week, with no side effects. Commenters reacted positively, with one wishing they had started treatment earlier.
The conversation is about personal experiences with Alfatradiol (Pantostin) for hairloss and whether it causes shedding similar to Minoxidil. People are sharing their experiences with this treatment.
A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hairloss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.
The user regained most of their hair using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dermarolling. They found Dermarolling particularly effective, as it promotes growth factors and improves hair thickness.
A user's successful hair regrowth after 7 months of using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and adding micro needling 4 months ago. The user also took biotin, fish oil, and collagen supplements, and reduced finasteride intake to once every 3 days due to minor libido decay.
A 21-year-old male from Bangladesh is experiencing hairloss and was advised by a dermatologist to use ketoconazole shampoo, anti-fungal treatments, biotin, and 5% minoxidil, with finasteride to be considered after six months. The user is unsure whether to follow this advice or start finasteride immediately alongside minoxidil.
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hairloss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hairloss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.
The conclusion of the conversation is that some individuals may experience a condition called reactionary hypergonadism when taking dutasteride for hairloss. This condition can lead to an increase in testosterone levels, which may worsen hairloss instead of improving it.
The user is sharing their experience with using 0.5mg dutasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and hair dye for 45 days. Another user encourages them to continue as it is still too early to see significant improvement.
A user named Narnz00 shared their progress pictures for hairloss after using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and 1mm dermarolling. They mentioned having no side effects and consulting with professionals.
The post and conversation are about a user claiming to be 137 years old with a full head of hair. Specific treatments mentioned include dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil.
User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no side effects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hairloss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hairloss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.
Hairloss discussion mentions losing 50 strands daily as normal, but varies for individuals. Some users joke about hairloss in other areas, while others emphasize individual differences and hair cycle length.
User considers trying RU58841 for hairloss and asks for advice on its effectiveness and application. Responses vary, with some reporting positive results and others warning about potential risks or lack of change.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth improvement due to zinc, biotin, and D3 supplements, highlighting that hairloss can result from deficiencies, not just androgenetic alopecia. The user emphasizes that treatments like finasteride are not the only solutions.