Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride anddutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
A user shared their 9-month progress using Propecia and minoxidil for hair loss, noting significant daily shedding. Others suggested potential vitamin/mineral deficiencies and offered encouragement.
The user recovered from Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) using a specific hormone protocol after trying finasteride anddutasteride. They now help others with PFS by reviewing blood work and offering personalized advice.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of pumpkin seed oil for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its benefits. Some users mention studies showing potential hair growth benefits, while others consider it ineffective.
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
User shared 6-month progress using Fin, Min, Microneedling, Biotin, and Ketoconazole Shampoo for hair loss. They microneedle once a week, use 1.25 mg Fin daily, and apply topical Min twice a day.
The user trieddutasteride for hair loss for 2.5 years but experienceddrastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, derma roller, nizoral shampoo and various vitamins; the user reported great progress over two months.
People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.
After 11 years on Finasteride, a user's hair is thinning again, suggesting hair may become more sensitive to DHT with age. They plan to introduce Dutasteride once a week, as they cannot tolerate Minoxidil.
A user's 6-month journey to treat their hair loss using 1mg finasteride twice daily, topical minoxidil, vitamin D3, keto diet, and microneedling. They experienced shedding at the end of month 3 but have seen progress in recent months despite this.
A 24-year-old shared his 11-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride, Dr. Reddy's Minoxidil + Finasteride 5% topical solution, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and plans to switch to dutasteride and tretinoin. Users praised his progress, discussed hair regrowth strategies, and shared personal experiences with hair loss treatments.
User experienced major hair fall after six months of using minoxidil, finasteride, anddutasteride. Replies suggest the hair shedding is normal and will improve over time.
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) andAndrogen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
The post andconversation are about a user's progress in treating hair loss using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice a day, keto shampoo 2-3 times a week, weekly 1.5 mm needle, and vitamins for deficiencies in vitamin D, ferritin, and B12. The conclusion is that the user has experienced great results with finasteride in stopping shedding and now has minimal shedding when showering andcombing hair.
A 19-year-old male suspects his hair loss is due to vitamin Ddeficiency and stress rather than genetics. Recommendations include taking finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin D, exercising, reducing stress, andconsulting a doctor if needed.
The user shared their hair loss treatment progress using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, a dermaroller, biotin, Pura d'or shampoo, and Propidren. They apply minoxidil daily, take Propidren and biotin pills, use two types of shampoo, and use a dermaroller weekly, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about side effects.
The post andconversation are about skepticism towards a new hair loss treatment containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose, copper peptides, and exosomes, with concerns about the legitimacy of the product and its website. The treatment's effectiveness and authenticity are questioneddue to lack of testing and transparency.
Hair loss due to low Vitamin D levels improved significantly after taking 4000UI Vitamin Dcapsules and vitamin B supplements. The user noticed a reduction in hair shedding within a week.
A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitamin Ddeficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.
The conversation discusses a successful hair regrowth treatment involving topical Minoxidil (5%), 1 mg Finasteride, Microneedling, and Biotin + Vitamin D supplements. The user shares their routine and receives positive feedback on the significant progress made in just three months.
A 27-year-old male started using topical finasteride (0.25%) and minoxidil (5%) once daily, along with supplements like zinc, magnesium, biotin, and vitamins CandD. After initial concerns about side effects, he experienced temporary EDand shedding but now feels better and has no regrets about starting the treatment.
A person noticed hair thinning, changed their diet, and addedcollagen and vitamins to see if it would improve hair growth before starting finasteride andconsidering a hair transplant. Commenters suggest the appearance of hair regrowth may be due to the way the hair is combed rather than actual growth.
The conversation is about supplements for hair health. Nutrafol and Viviscal are mentioned, with Nutrafol preferreddue to saw palmetto; individual supplements like zinc, vitamin D, iron, B complex, magnesium, and inositol are also discussed.
The conversation discusses which vitamins to take alongside 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including a multivitamin, iron, zinc, B12, vitamin D, Nutrafol, collagen, vitamin C, saw palmetto, and magnesium. Nutrafol is noted for its benefits but also criticized for containing too much biotin.
A sugar gel containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose has shown promising hair regrowth results in mice, comparable to Minoxidil. Users are discussing the potential to buy and try this compound themselves.
User reported hair regrowth and thicker hair after using rosemary oil, zinc, biotin, vitamin D, and a better diet. They believe rosemary oil contributed the most to the improvement.
Minoxidil users discuss skin-care routines to counteract side effects like dark circles anddull skin. Recommendations include vitamin C, potassium, collagen, retinol, nizoral shampoo, and emu oil.
Using Nizoral shampoo intermittently and reassessing scalp condition after each bottle, potentially adding in other tools to target seb derm, and alternating between Pura D'Or and Nizoral for a healthy andclean scalp.