Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.
Peppermint oil at 3% was found to improve hair growth more effectively than Minoxidil. The user is also using a topical caffeine hair growth oil and making their own peppermint solution to combat hair thinning.
The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of new hair loss treatments, mentioning that despite 40 years of research, only accidental discoveries like Minoxidil and Finasteride have been made. It also notes that drug development is a slow process, often taking a decade or more to bring a new drug to market.
Oral dutasteride (0.5mg) is most effective for male hair loss, followed by oral finasteride (5mg), oral minoxidil (5mg), and oral finasteride (1mg). Different treatments have benefits and side effects, and results don't apply to women's hair loss.
Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.
User shares 8-month hair transplant update with 3800 grafts, using Minoxidil and Xpecia. Others express amazement at results and discuss costs and procedures.
A user discusses their positive experience with finasteride, criticizing others for spreading fear about side effects. They emphasize that side effects are often temporary and not as common as some suggest.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Brassica oleracea extract, glucosinolates, and sulforaphane, and their potential to promote hair growth. Users also mention minoxidil and finasteride as existing treatments.
A user's progress with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral 2%, finasteride 0.5mg/day and 0.5mg/ml per day in minoxidil, as well as RU58841 purchased from Anagen Inc., which allowed the user to go outside without a hat or cap for two years.
The conversation discusses hair cloning progress and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Users also talk about hair transplants and their effectiveness.
The conversation discusses the completion of a Phase II trial recruitment for Breezula (CB-03-01), a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user plans to combat hair loss with Finasteride 1mg daily, Minoxidil 5% twice daily, and Nizoral twice weekly. They also consider supplements like biotin, zinc, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seeds, along with a healthy diet and dermarolling.
A user suggests that a .25% topical finasteride solution could reduce scalp DHT levels without affecting bloodstream DHT levels, potentially avoiding sexual side effects. They question why a 2.5% solution was chosen and if a custom .25% solution can be ordered.
Some users choose finasteride over dutasteride due to fewer side effects and cost, while others find dutasteride more effective despite its side effects. Many combine treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, adjusting based on personal experiences and side effects.
Long aerobic exercise (over 60 minutes) can reduce DHT levels and improve hair health. Some users discuss using Tadalafil (Cialis) to further reduce DHT after exercise, while others mention using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 for hair growth.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride require patience, as they can take months or years to show results, with initial shedding being common. Consistency is key, and unnecessary supplements should be avoided to prevent stress and impatience from worsening the situation.
A 19-year-old male started taking 1.2 mg finasteride and 3 mg minoxidil orally for hair thinning, noticing no shedding and some new baby hair but concerns about overall hair thinning. Users advised patience, suggesting thinning might be due to shedding, which is a normal part of the treatment process.
The conversation is about a user concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and recently adding dutasteride. Most responses suggest there is no noticeable difference in hair loss, attributing concerns to paranoia, and recommend continuing the current treatment or adjusting expectations.
The user reported positive results after one month of using oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo and liquid collagen. Some users expressed skepticism about the results, attributing them to lighting differences, while others discussed potential side effects and benefits of these treatments.
The user stopped finasteride for three months to try for a baby but continued using minoxidil and micro-needling. They are concerned about hair shedding and plan to resume finasteride after the baby is born.
Minoxidil and finasteride together can lead to significant hair regrowth, often noticed gradually over time. Consistent use without stress is key, and while minoxidil helps regrow hair, finasteride prevents further loss.
An 18-year-old began using Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, later switching to Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride by age 25. The conversation emphasizes early treatment, potential side effects, and differing opinions on medication effectiveness.
The user experienced increased hair thinning after switching from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, despite some users suggesting it might be a temporary shedding phase. The user is considering using RU58841 but is unsure about its safety.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after experiencing significant hair shedding, and is also using oral minoxidil. Dutasteride helped stop the shedding, but it's too early to determine if it will reverse hair loss.
RU58841 is a controversial hair loss treatment with mixed reviews; some users report success, often in combination with other treatments like finasteride or minoxidil, while others experience side effects like chest pain. The treatment's discontinuation is speculated to be due to patent expiration and lack of profitability, despite some users continuing to use it as part of a broader regimen.
The user has been successfully managing hair loss for five years using oral minoxidil and finasteride. They experienced significant improvement and plan to continue the treatment without breaks to maintain results.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.
Affordable 92-LED caps may be more effective for hair growth than expensive 270-laser caps due to higher power output and irradiance. The LED caps deliver more energy to the scalp, making them a cost-effective alternative for red light therapy.