Topical melatonin may improve hair density and thickness, and reduce hairloss and seborrhea with no significant side effects. The user made their own melatonin solution for hairtreatment.
Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hairloss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.
Topical melatonin may help reduce hairloss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hairloss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hairloss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.
A man who claimed to have regrown his hair using stem cell treatment, sparking a debate about its effectiveness and cost. Some users suggested he might be using other treatments or substances, while others shared their own experiences with stem cell therapy for hairloss.
A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.
A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hairloss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.
Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hairloss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.
Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hairloss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hairloss that has been found to perform comparably or better than finasteride and dutasteride in the initial 6 months of treatment with minimal reported side effects.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, AlgomasReturns, tried various treatments for hairloss but saw regrowth after starting finasteride. They recommend others to try it as well.
A man in his thirties found increased confidence after shaving his head, despite years of hairloss. Others discussed using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness.
A user is using topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and tretinoin for hairloss and is considering adding pyrilutamide. They notice some improvement at the temples and seek advice on whether to focus on cosmetic results despite daily shedding.
The conversation discusses a person successfully using a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, and other treatments for hairloss, resulting in significantly improved hair. Despite some criticism, many admire his dedication to health and anti-aging research.
User has itching, dandruff, and scalp issues, considering Nizoral 1% shampoo for treatment. Nizoral's effectiveness for hairloss is uncertain due to limited research, short contact time, and concentration differences.
Finasteride is favored for hairloss due to FDA approval, accessibility, and manageable side effects. Dutasteride, though more effective in reducing DHT, is used off-label and may have more side effects.
The conversation discusses using stemoxydine for hairloss, with OP considering using 1.5 ml daily despite the recommended 6 ml. Some users doubt its effectiveness, while others report positive experiences using similar amounts.
A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hairloss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.
A 21-year-old male experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.
The conversation discusses GT20029, a new topical drug for hairloss and acne without notable side effects, which has been accepted for investigational use in China. Some users express skepticism about the legitimacy of the company and the potential for other drugs like RU58841 to be developed due to patent expiration and lack of profitability.
A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hairloss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hairloss is attributed to male pattern baldness.
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hairloss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hairloss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
The conversation discusses the use of hair systems as a solution for hairloss. Users share their experiences, highlighting the natural look, confidence boost, and maintenance requirements of hair systems, while also addressing concerns about cost, stigma, and potential drawbacks.
A user's nine-month journey of hair growth with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral; some participants thought the user had a hair transplant while others disagreed.
A user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hairloss with no change and is considering a hair transplant at age 22. Replies suggest that a transplant is possible if DHT blockers like finasteride are continued, and another user shared a positive personal experience with a transplant at age 20.
User discusses two medications for stopping hairloss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.
A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hair growth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.