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A user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and reports significant improvement in hair quality and thickness, but not much change in hairline. They started with a big shed and take 0.5 mg daily.

A user reported positive results after 80 days of using finasteride 1mg daily, along with vitamin D3 supplements. They noticed thicker hair and new baby hairs, and are considering adding minoxidil in the future.

Some people find topical minoxidil effective for hair loss, but oral minoxidil doesn't work for them, possibly due to absorption issues. Others have had better results with oral minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.

A user shared their personal experience with hair loss treatment, detailing their journey from initial hairline thinning to regrowth. They tried several protocols, with the most effective being a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and topical tretinoin, and plan to continue finasteride daily.

A user is testing clascoterone (Winlevi) on their scalp for hair loss and has noticed a reduction in scalp sebum after one month. They are also using other unspecified treatments and plan to provide an update after the second month.

The conversation is about obtaining and the effectiveness of Olumiant for treating hair loss, specifically for someone with early-stage alopecia areata concerned about hair loss around the face. The user is seeking clarity on how to get a prescription for Olumiant.

Hair loss treatments Finasteride and Dutasteride may cause shedding, but it's a good sign as miniaturized hairs are replaced by thicker ones. Shortness of breath may be experienced from Dutasteride or oral Minoxidil.

User asks if dutasteride destroys hairlines. Some users share negative experiences, while others report improvement or no issues. Advice given: start with finasteride and consider anti-androgens if needed.

Hair loss discussion includes treatments Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User seeks updates on topical treatment Pyrilutamide.

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for treating hair loss, with reports of improved regrowth and little to no side effects.

The conversation is about the anticipated release timeline for a hair loss treatment called GT20029. It may be available on the gray market in 1-2 years and officially in 3-4 years after completing clinical trials.

A potential new hair loss treatment, HMI-115, and the possibility of discontinuing finasteride in favor of it. The conversation also includes discussion about other benefits of using finasteride.

A dermatologist prescribed Betnovate scalp, a corticosteroid, for a 21-year-old male's hair loss due to DHT. The individual is considering using Nizoral shampoo, topical finasteride, a derma roller, and minoxidil, but is unsure about the effectiveness of two other products suggested by the dermatologist.

The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

The effectiveness of Finasteride/Dutasteride for treating hair loss, and a cautionary tale about potential side effects such as gynecomastia.

A user's results after using finasteride (1.25mg/day) for one year, which included improvements to their hair and skin as well as some side effects such as decreased libido and watery semen. They also mentioned they stopped taking creatine around the same time.

Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment, and how it compares to existing treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Real-world results are being discussed to determine its effectiveness.

Yokohama University and Dr. Fukuda plan human hair multiplication trials in 2023. Users express hope for future hair cloning treatments over current hair transplants.

Nearly 40% of adults with alopecia areata achieved at least 80% scalp hair coverage after 52 weeks of taking OLUMIANT® 4-mg. The conversation distinguishes this success from androgenetic alopecia, which is a different type of hair loss.

A user experienced mild side effects from 0.5mg finasteride daily, including increased estradiol and minor gynecomastia. They are considering taking a low dose of exemestane to reduce estrogen levels.

Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.

Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

The conversation is about someone considering using Minoxidil combined with a weak antiandrogen for hair loss, but is concerned about potential increased hair loss if they stop using Minoxidil. They are seeking others' experiences with stopping Minoxidil and the effects on their hair.

Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User HanSolo100 asks if hair quality can improve in the second year of Finasteride use, sharing their experience with no noticeable difference in hairline but having long, wispy hairs.

A regimen for hair loss, which includes using Nizoral shampoo twice daily, Minoxidil foam from the can, 5mg of Propecia crushed and snorted on weekends, and dermastamping directly to the head of the penis. Replies discuss potential sides and other treatments, as well as the idea that confidence is more attractive than hair.

A user experienced severe side effects, including erectile dysfunction and testicular pain, after taking finasteride for hair loss. They recommend sticking to minoxidil and biotin and avoiding finasteride due to potential risks.

A 16-year-old is experiencing severe hair thinning and wants to start finasteride but is advised to wait until at least 20. In the meantime, minoxidil is suggested as an alternative.

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

A mid-30s individual is experiencing hair loss at the front and temples but not the crown, and is seeking affordable treatments. They have ordered pumpkin seed oil capsules due to cost and side effects concerns with official treatments.

Minoxidil non-responders may benefit from using minoxidil sulfate due to reduced sulfotransferase activity in their scalps. Users are encouraged to share their experiences with minoxidil sulfate.