Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.
User discusses hair regrowth using RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Many users praise the progress and ask about the treatments' effectiveness and side effects.
A user's experience with Pyrilutamide, which they have been taking for 3 months to treat their aggressive male pattern baldness. The user reported that the medication decreased shedding and was hopeful it would work as advertised.
New company Amplifica receives $11.8 million for hair loss product development, co-founded by Dr. Maksim Plikus and William Rassman. Users discuss undisclosed product candidates and application methods.
A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.
The conversation is about someone who had success using retinol with minoxidil for hair growth, but experienced shedding with Retin A (tretinoin). They are asking if others have tried retinol with minoxidil and what their results were.
A user's scalp issue that may be causing their hair loss and potential treatments, such as salicylic acid, finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and visiting a dermatologist.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes a topical spray with finasteride and minoxidil, tretinoin, and using a Derminator (microneedling device) at 1.25mm depth every 5-6 days. The user reports positive results after 90 days and plans to continue the treatment, with others commenting on the process and potential outcomes.
This conversation was about a user's progress pictures from using minoxidil and microneedling to treat hair loss. Other users suggested finasteride as an additional treatment, while cautioning that the drug could have permanent side effects.
Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.
A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.
A user's progress after taking finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, as well as adding other treatments such as keto shampoo, trentinoin, and derma rolling. Replies include advice to keep going and the suggestion of considering a hair transplant.
The conversation discusses the potential connection between baldness, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride.
A user who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 4-5 months with 5000 IU of vitamin D daily to treat their hair loss, resulting in impressive progress. Other users have given advice about adding Vitamin K2 to the regimen.
The user discussed their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, RU58841, Nizoral, supplements, dermarolling, and minoxidil, which caused significant edema. They also experimented with dutasteride, which led to increased hair loss, and found that Armodafinil reduced minoxidil-related water retention and hair shedding.
User shared 8-month progress using Fin, Min, RU daily and Nizoral twice a week for hair loss. Experienced shedding, but saw improvement and gained hope.
The conversation discusses the availability of Breezula, a drug for hair loss, now being sold as an acne treatment, and whether it can be applied to the scalp. Users express skepticism about new hair loss treatments and suggest waiting for FDA approval.
User discusses topical liposomal finasteride for hair loss, hoping to avoid breast growth side effect. Conversation includes using minoxidil, fluridil, and dermarolling, and mentions minimal systemic absorption of liposomal finasteride.
User "Ant1pal" shares progress pictures of hair regrowth using Minoxidil, Estradiol valerate, and Spironolactone. Users discuss potential side effects and the possibility of localizing estrogen to hair follicles for better treatment.
A 17-year-old is looking for alternatives to finasteride for DHT control to preserve hair, considering ketoconazole shampoo for its potential to inhibit 5AR and also thinking about using caffeine-containing shampoos like alpecin or watermans.
A user asked if anyone who didn't respond to minoxidil saw improvement after adding tretinoin. One person replied they saw hair growth on their hairline after using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin, suggesting tretinoin may have made them respond to minoxidil.
The conversation discusses experiences with topical dutasteride for hair loss, comparing formulations from FUEClinic, MinoxidilMax, and Strut. Users share their results and side effects, with some preferring topical over oral treatments to minimize systemic absorption.
The conversation is about using tretinoin to improve the response to Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. No specific protocol for tretinoin application is provided.
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.
27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.