The conversation discusses the potential connection between baldness, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride.
A user experienced erectile issues after 7 months of using Finasteride and sought advice. Responses varied, with some suggesting breaks and others sharing similar side effects or dismissing concerns.
User 36 years old, receding hairline, tried minoxidil, Nizoral, dermarolling, alfatradiol, revivogen, and spiro cream with limited success. Two dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride. Others shared experiences and suggested finding a different dermatologist.
Minoxidil users can safely use salicylic acid shampoo to manage scalp pimples and dandruff. Nizoral is also recommended for hair gain and treating scalp pimples.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and needling for 11 months with limited progress and plans to add sulforaphane for 3 months. Another user suggested trying Procyanidin B2 for better results.
Hair loss treatments discussed include 200mg Spiro, bicalutamide, and finasteride. Endocrinologist advises against bicalutamide and finasteride due to potency and risks.
Hair loss treatments discussed include leave-in conditioner, volumizing powder, styling products, and hairspray for thicker appearance without fibers. User shares routine and product suggestions for people with thin hair that lacks volume.
Oral minoxidil may improve hair growth, reduce arterial stiffness, and prevent other health issues. Some users believe it is an effective treatment despite concerns about its effects on skin and blood.
The user decided to shave their head instead of pursuing a hair transplant or using drugs like minoxidil and finasteride. They are motivated to accept themselves as they are and feel more confident after taking this action.
The user shared their positive experience using Zix and Rogaine foam for hair regrowth, noting new thick hairs and no side effects. They plan to continue and refine their regimen for better results.
The conversation discusses using retinol to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, with a user considering The Ordinary's 0.5% retinol and seeking advice on azelaic acid concentration. Other users suggest using tretinoin instead and consider pre-formulated products combining minoxidil, tretinoin, and azelaic acid, but the original poster has not seen improvement from dermarolling.
A 24 year old male with no family history of balding who has been using minoxidil foam and Redensyl liquid for two months to treat hair loss, posting pictures to document his progress.
The Shiseido/Replicel RCH-01 trial results were disappointing and ineffective. Users expressed skepticism and frustration, suggesting alternatives like Tsuji or simply accepting baldness.
Stacking 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mg finasteride daily, 6 drops of the Ordinary hair serum with Redensyl each night, 1.5mm dermarolling once a week, Nizoral shampoo twice a week and caffeine shampoo once a week for hair loss treatment.
Hair loss advice: stick with treatment, get a good haircut, focus on maintenance, self-care, and accept oneself. Treatments mentioned: Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841.
28-year-old struggles with aggressive hair loss since 18, used minoxidil with limited success. Tried hair systems but found them expensive, shaved head for job interviews but plans to return to hair systems.
The conversation is about someone using minoxidil, low-dose aspirin, and LLLT for hair loss, finding microneedling painful, considering topical finasteride, and feeling frustrated enough to think about shaving their head. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of combining oils like peppermint, rosemary, and castor for hair loss treatment.
The user is starting a hair loss treatment using a mix of coconut oil and rosemary oil, combined with microneedling. They plan to post results in 6 months.
A 24-year-old male saw major hair regrowth progress in 3 months using Nizoral, minoxidil, finasteride, vitamins, and dermarolling. After 7 months, he switched to liquid minoxidil, oral finasteride, and stopped dermarolling.
Dermarolling has potential for hair regrowth and is being used alongside minoxidil and a rosemary oil/castor oil mix. Users discuss its effectiveness and the need for more research.
New hair loss treatments like Shiseido/Replicel and Histogen were discussed, with cautious optimism about their availability by 2018. Setipiprant, Replicel, and Bimatoprost were mentioned as potential treatments expected around 2016-2017.
The conversation discusses hair loss struggles and treatments, including oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and RU58841. Users share experiences and advice, suggesting options like topical minoxidil, microneedling, hair transplants, and scalp micropigmentation.
A 19-year-old is experiencing hair loss and considering treatments like finasteride, oral minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride. Users suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, with some recommending dutasteride for stronger results.
RU58841, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo led to significant hair regrowth, though some suspect a hair transplant. Concerns about RU58841's side effects, like anxiety and heart issues, were discussed.
The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, and the experience of shedding hair as a potential sign of treatment effectiveness. Some users report positive results after initial shedding, while others express concerns about long-term hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments.