User shared 1-year progress using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil, regaining hair density. Others praised the improvement and asked about side effects and additional treatments.
Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.
A 16-year-old experiencing hairloss seeks treatment advice. They decide to start with Serioxyl, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Eucapil, considering Minoxidil and Finasteride for later use.
A user's experience with Dutasteride causing rapid hairloss and temple recession over 3 weeks, with other users offering advice about the potential causes of this.
The user "deadstroke56" shared their progress using topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and dermarolling once a week for hairloss. Other users praised their progress and asked about the brand and regimen used.
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no side effects noticed.
Some individuals taking finasteride for hairloss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.
A user is losing hope after 5 months on finasteride, seeing more hairloss and minimal positive changes. Another user advises that shedding is normal and benefits may take up to 2 years.
Hairloss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Pyrilutamide Phase 2 results are expected in June 2022, with hopes for a better alternative to current treatments.
The conversation is about hairloss treatments, with users recommending finasteride and minoxidil as effective solutions. Some users report side effects, but overall, the consensus is to use these treatments rather than waiting for a cure.
A potential treatment for hairloss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.
There is concern about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride in the EU, with users discussing the impact on hairloss treatment. Some suggest alternative treatments or express skepticism about the likelihood of a ban.
This user experienced severe hairloss, but was able to successfully treat it with finasteride over a two year period. Despite experiencing multiple shedding cycles while on the medication, Mission5896 reported that their hair continued to get thicker and stronger. Additionally, they tried both minoxidil orally and topically, but only found success with finasteride.
The user shared their personal experience with hairloss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hairloss with fewer side effects.
The conversation discusses the potential of a new hairloss treatment, GT20029, which may prevent hairloss by destroying androgen receptors on the scalp. Users express hope for the treatment's success and speculate on its usage routine, effectiveness, and possible side effects.
A 30-year-old male is considering using dutasteride and fluridil for hairloss maintenance and is curious about the effectiveness of topical spironolactone, as he cannot take finasteride. He is also planning a hair transplant.
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hairloss, 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.
Hairloss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hairloss treatments despite decades of research.
User has been on finasteride and switched to Dutasteride 6 months ago, using minoxidil, tretinoin, microneedling, and RU-58841, but still experiencing hairloss. Advice given includes waiting 6-18 months for Dutasteride results and checking if it's definitely MPB.
Dutasteride users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing significant hair shedding and others seeing improvement after initial shedding. Many users switch from finasteride to dutasteride, hoping for better results, but reactions vary widely, with some facing allergies or worsening hairloss.
User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hairloss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hairloss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
Users discuss their positive experiences with finasteride for hairloss, mentioning halted hairloss, hair regrowth, and improved self-esteem. Some express satisfaction in taking action against baldness, while others note increased libido and energy.
The conversation discusses topical androgen receptor blockers for hairloss, mentioning Clascoterone, Pyrilutamide, GT20029, and RU58841. Ketoconazole's effectiveness and application methods are also debated.
The conversation is about seeking new research on hairloss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is used for hairloss and does not significantly affect blood pressure but may increase heart rate and cause hypotensive symptoms. Some users experience side effects like palpitations and shortness of breath, while others find it effective; topical minoxidil with tretinoin is also considered.
A 23-year-old male experiencing worsening hairloss has tried topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, Progesterone, Hydrocortisone butyrate, and Ketoconazole. He is considering switching to oral Finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of improvement.
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This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.