Low Vitamin D can cause hair shedding, and taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily reduced shedding significantly. Vitamin D deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.
A user is using a Finoxidil topical spray and is curious if oral Finasteride would be more effective, considering they are already on a DHT blocker called Cyproterone. They are concerned about the potential impact of oral Finasteride on their transition.
The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.
This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.
Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.
User shares 3-month progress on 1 mg finasteride daily, experiencing increased appetite as a side effect. They also use microneedling, topical minoxidil, and mielle rosemary mint scalp and hair strengthening oil.
The user showed a one-year hair regrowth progress using finasteride only, after stopping minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They noticed hair growth around six or seven months into treatment.
A user who has had success with using Dutasteride to regrow their hair after previously having results with Finasteride, with others questioning the switch and asking about potential side effects.
A user's progress with using Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to treat hair loss; another user mentioned a Japanese study that found better results for hairy individuals on finasteride.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.
A user shared their 115-day progress in treating hair loss using 5% Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, biotin, microneedling, and collagen peptides. They reported visible improvement and no side effects from topical Finasteride, unlike the oral form.
User noticed hair thinning at 26 and used minoxidil for 2 years with slight improvement. Stopping minoxidil led to dramatic hair loss, and others shared similar experiences, suggesting minoxidil and finasteride should be used consistently for best results.
The user has been using 1 mg of finasteride since February 2023 and started 2.5 mg of minoxidil at the beginning of the year, and is happy with the improvement in hair loss after 1 year and 4 months of treatment. They are 36 years old and noticed their hair thinning one year ago.
How easy it is to fake hair growth, and the skepticism of progress pictures on the subreddit. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Toppik/Hair Fibers, Dermmatch and a hair transplant.
People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.
A female, aged 17-18, is experiencing significant hair loss, feeling hopeless despite trying various treatments like leave-in conditioners, omega-3s, supplements, sulfate-free shampoo, and biotin. She is distressed as her hair continues to thin, affecting her body image and self-esteem.
The user tried finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. After accepting their fate and stopping treatment, they noticed significant regrowth after using oral minoxidil. They consider it a success.
The user stopped using topical minoxidil and finasteride after 2.5 months and switched to oral finasteride, 1mg daily, and did microneedling 1.5mm seven times. They experienced occasional sleep issues and watery semen as side effects, which stopped after discontinuing the topical treatment.
The user has been taking 1.25mg of oral minoxidil and 1mg of finasteride for a year and added topical minoxidil in January. They noticed hair improvement but are experiencing uneven regrowth, with the hairline improving and the middle part worsening.
A 29-year-old is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and microneedling for hair regrowth. They started balding at 20, worsened at 25, and are transitioning with testosterone blockers.
User started Finasteride for hair loss, combining it with Saw Palmetto, Fenugreek seeds, almonds, bananas, eggs, and a coconut-castor oil mixture. Early updates show initial shedding and tiny new hair growth at the temples.
Hair loss user increased oral minoxidil dose, causing more shedding. Uses 1mg finasteride, Lonitab, and Stemoxydine 5%, expects denser hair in a few months.
The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.
The conversation concludes that finasteride, a 5α-Reductase inhibitor used for hair loss, does not impair cognition either short-term or long-term. It suggests "brain fog" is not caused by the medication.
The user is using Minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, WAY-316606, Ketoconazole, MK-677, and derma stamping to treat hair loss and has noticed new hair growth, especially around the temples and hairline. They apply different treatments at various times of the day and have seen improvements in skin condition and body hair texture.
The conversation is a humorous discussion about hair loss, with users expressing envy towards an ancient figure who still has a full head of hair. No specific treatments are mentioned.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for 5 months, with no side effects and an increase in confidence, especially with an upcoming wedding. They encourage others considering treatment to start.
HMI-115 is a new drug developed by Bioinvent and licensed by Bayer, with mixed opinions on its potential effectiveness. Some users are skeptical and prefer proven treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.