Dutasteride can drastically reduce sebum production, leading to dryer hair and shedding. Alternating shampoos and periodic silica supplementation can improve hair quality and thickness.
A 16-year-old is asking if their hair situation has improved after using rosemary oil, rosemary water, derma rolling, and ketoconazole, and is considering starting Minoxidil. Replies comment on the user's hairiness and high DHT levels.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride involves gradually increasing dutasteride while decreasing finasteride. Studies show dutasteride 0.5 mg daily can improve hair density in men unresponsive to finasteride.
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
The user reported 11 months of hairloss treatment progress, using finasteride, minoxidil, and later dutasteride. They observed hair thickening and a stop in shedding around January 2024.
The conversation is about someone's progress with hairloss treatment using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and oils. They shared progress pictures to show the results.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth over approximately five months using a half dose of finasteride and minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling. They are satisfied with the results, have experienced no side effects, and are 24 years old.
The conversation is about gratitude for a channel that provides support and advice on hairloss treatments, including micro-dosing finasteride, using a derma pen, ketoconazole shampoo, and a topical oil. Some users express appreciation for the community, while others reflect on their experiences and the information shared.
The user has been taking 1.25mg of oral minoxidil and 1mg of finasteride for a year and added topical minoxidil in January. They noticed hair improvement but are experiencing uneven regrowth, with the hairline improving and the middle part worsening.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss can cause increased shedding, which may indicate the treatment is working by replacing old hairs with new ones. The original poster is experiencing aggressive hair thinning despite long-term treatment.
A 20-year-old has seen no improvement in hairloss after 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, topical solutions, and microneedling. They express frustration and a loss of confidence due to the lack of results.
Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hairloss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.
People discussed treatments for hair thinning on the sides, mentioning Finasteride, Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, and RU58841. One person is currently using Finasteride and seeking advice on its effectiveness for this issue.
A user has been experiencing hairloss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.
The user experienced hair regrowth after one year on 1mg finasteride daily and a hair transplant in the frontal area, with improved density in the rear and mid-scalp. Some replies express skepticism and suggest the title should include mention of the hair transplant.
The user showed hair regrowth after two years using finasteride, minoxidil, micro needling, and ketoconazole shampoo, noticing significant improvement around 8-10 months without experiencing shedding. They achieved thicker hair and improved temples, allowing them to style their hair without wearing hats.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, emphasizing the importance of patience and sticking with a treatment for at least 12-18 months before judging its effectiveness or adding new treatments. Users share experiences and agree that introducing treatments too quickly can lead to panic and negative outcomes.
A user shared their experience with male pattern baldness and accepting baldness after shaving their head at age 29. Some responses suggest treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others discuss acceptance and personal experiences with hairloss.
A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.
The conversation discusses a user's two-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and a 0.5mm dermaroller. Some suggest adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride to maintain the results.
The user has seen marginal improvement in hairloss after increasing finasteride from 1 mg three times a week to daily and using minoxidil inconsistently. They plan to start microneedling and are considering using it on both their scalp and face.
A 26-year-old male with grade 3 hairloss is using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and kLM d3. He plans to post progress pictures every 6 weeks and is seeking suggestions.
The user is concerned about hairloss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.
The user has tried various hairloss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and others, experiencing side effects and is seeking recommendations for a knowledgeable doctor in the California Bay Area. They had a negative experience with one doctor and are considering a hair transplant but want to avoid further side effects.
The user reports using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, ketoconazole, and monthly dermarolling for hairloss over six months, and is asking if there's hair regrowth or stabilization. Another person suggests increasing dermarolling frequency, possibly using more dutasteride, topical minoxidil, or a retinoid cream to improve minoxidil absorption.
The conversation is about a 25-year-old male's one-year hairloss treatment progress using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. The user shared progress pictures trying to maintain consistent lighting for comparison.
The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.
A user has been treating hairloss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hairloss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.
A person has been using finasteride, minoxidil, OM, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hairloss for various durations but is still experiencing constant shedding and thinning. Suggestions from others include checking for potential nutritional deficiencies.