The conversation discusses the potential connection between baldness, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride.
A 19-year-old experienced worsening hair loss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.
The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.
The conversation discusses topical androgen receptor blockers for hair loss, mentioning Clascoterone, Pyrilutamide, GT20029, and RU58841. Ketoconazole's effectiveness and application methods are also debated.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The conclusion is that ketoconazole shampoo can help with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but it is not a strong enough treatment to stop or regrow hair. It is recommended to use it as an adjunct treatment along with finasteride or dutasteride.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hair growth and maintenance.
The user follows a hair loss treatment routine including Propecia, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, and plans to switch to dutasteride. They also focus on lifestyle changes, dietary supplements, and are considering laser therapy.
A 27-year-old has seen hair regrowth over 5 months using 2ml of 5% minoxidil daily, 50mg of RU58841 daily, and occasional microneedling. Commenters think the results are good and ask about microneedling frequency, needle size, and if ketoconazole shampoo is used.
Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.
Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.
The conversation discusses making a topical melatonin solution for hair loss treatment, questioning if isopropyl alcohol can dissolve melatonin. Melatonin is soluble in lipids and alcohol, but it's unstable and should be mixed fresh regularly; it may help hair growth by affecting certain cellular signaling pathways and has anti-androgenic effects.
The conversation is about the safety and effects of using pyrilutamide for hair loss. One person reported severe negative effects, another experienced minor sideeffects without much benefit for hair, and a third found the anecdote helpful in making a decision.
Shedding may indicate potential regrowth when using KX-826, similar to Minoxidil and finasteride. Users report improved hair quality and minor sideeffects like slight headaches.
User experienced gynecomastia from finasteride and found a solution using liposomal topical finasteride. This method minimizes sideeffects and is effective for hair loss treatment.
The user experienced concerning sideeffects like throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain, and testicle pain after using RU58841 for hair loss, despite also using finasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences, with one advising to stop using RU58841 due to similar sideeffects, while another reported significant hair loss reduction without sideeffects.
A 21-year-old individual questioning the safety and potential sideeffects of using Dutasteride for hair loss, after Finasteride and RU58841 had limited effect. The responses vary, with some users suggesting it's safe and others advising to check hormone levels before proceeding.
A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hair loss after experiencing sideeffects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.
Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic sideeffects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and sideeffects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.
The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting sideeffects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.
RU58841 users report mixed results, with some experiencing no benefits and others noting regrowth but potential sideeffects. Many prefer finasteride and minoxidil due to better-studied safety profiles.
A user experienced increased shedding after adding KX-826 to their long-term finasteride and minoxidil regimen. Another user reported mild sideeffects from KX-826, such as stomach and testicle pain.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe sideeffects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hair loss, mentioning sideeffects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.