A female user is seeking feedback on using topical minoxidil on eyebrows due to eyebrow loss, as oral minoxidil hasn't worked and they avoid Latisse due to potential fat loss.
The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.
A 22-year-old with 4c hair is considering a hair transplant to address traction alopecia caused by braid extensions. They have tried derma stamping, oils, and minoxidil but stopped due to side effects.
User experienced hair regrowth after 5 months on oral minoxidil and finasteride. Others praised the impressive results and mentioned the importance of combining treatments for best results.
User shows temple area progress after hair transplant, using DUT every other day and oral Min 2.5 daily. Another user asks about number of grafts and cost.
User shared hair growth progress since January using treatments like minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin oil, and derma roller. Others suggested solutions for minoxidil side effects and recommended adding a multivitamin.
User experienced hair growth after 1 year using Dut 0.5mg weekly, Min 2.5mg daily, and derma 1.5mm weekly. Hair became thicker, healthier, and hairline improved after adding derma rolling.
The user experienced significant hair improvement using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with most gains attributed to finasteride. They also stopped using topical treatments due to scalp psoriasis and reported no major side effects.
A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hair growth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facial hair growth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.
A person started using Minoxidil at 34 and had a hair transplant at 38, avoiding a straight hairline for a natural look and had 2200 grafts. They began taking Finasteride as a precaution, but Minoxidil did most of the work.
A user's successful 6-month journey with Minoxidil, Finasteride and 0.05 Derma Rolling to regain their hairline, eyebrows, facial hair and overall youthful look. They also discussed the use of topical minoxidil for eyebrow thickening, as well as other skincare routines and healthy lifestyle habits.
A user reports persistent sexual side effects three months after stopping finasteride, despite a healthy lifestyle and supplements. They express concern over the lack of libido and infrequent erections.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hairloss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
The conversation discusses future hairloss treatments, with mentions of dutasteride potentially gaining FDA approval and increased popularity. Skepticism remains about significant advancements due to limited funding and reliance on cosmetic companies.
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.
The user shared their 4-year hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, estradiol, and spironolactone. They noted significant regrowth by the second year and additional benefits from estradiol and spironolactone.
Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hairloss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.
A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hairloss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.
Dr. Oscar Muñoz's hairloss treatment tier list suggests oral minoxidil and finasteride are highly effective, while topical treatments like RU58841 and microneedling are less effective. Users discuss the effectiveness of various treatments, with some favoring oral options for their practicality and higher response rates.
CRISPR shows promise for treating hairloss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.
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 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hairloss is now experiencing unusual hairloss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.
The conversation is about hairloss treatments, specifically mentioning avodart (dutasteride) and finasteride. There is speculation about whether Ashton Kutcher is still using these treatments or if he uses hair systems for his roles in movies.
The effectiveness of microneedling as a hairloss treatment, with evidence from studies and anecdotal accounts from other users. It is suggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be more effective than using microneedling alone, although some people have had success using only microneedling.
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
A compounding pharmacist offers affordable topical finasteride foam with Anagain and micro-dose finasteride capsules for hairloss. They provide telehealth services across Canada and private appointments for international patients.
A user asked about Dr. Berg's recommended supplements for hair health, including Vitamin C, trace minerals, Omega 3, collagen, silica, B-vitamins, stinging nettle root, B6, B2, copper, and Vitamin D. Responses advised against following Dr. Berg, labeling him a quack, and suggested that only stinging nettle root might help with DHT, while the rest are only beneficial if deficient.
The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hairloss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.
Fighting hairloss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or HairLoss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.