Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, castor oil, and microneedling over three months. There are signs of early hair regrowth, with expectations of fuller hair in a year.
A person in their early 30s is experiencing increased hair shedding after stopping birth control and reducing spironolactone, which they've been on for years. They are concerned about the hair loss, which is different from their usual hereditary pattern, and are seeking advice.
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
The user is experiencing early hair loss and is using finasteride, Rogaine, biotin, vitamin D3, and Nizoral. They are concerned about whether starting treatment early will help them keep their hair despite strong genetic predisposition to balding.
An 18-year-old is dealing with early hair loss and feels unsupported. They have started oral minoxidil and are considering finasteride but are worried about side effects due to high testosterone levels.
A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hair loss.
A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.
The conversation discusses the emotional impact of early hair loss in men, with many feeling isolated and self-conscious. Some users also mention the lack of awareness about potential treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The user "natiggiz" shared their early progress in filling in bald patches using topical finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole, and derma stamp. Other users commented on the great results and expressed jealousy.
A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.
A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.
A user's experience with early balding and their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitamin D, and biotin to treat it. Another user asked if the minoxidil had helped with regrowth before they started using it.
A 26-year-old male with a family history of early baldness documents his hair loss journey, using finasteride, dutasteride, and Nizoral, along with lifestyle changes like weightlifting and a vertical diet. Despite some stabilization, he continues to experience thinning and remains determined to fight hair loss.
The conversation discusses whether starting treatments like finasteride or dutasteride early in hair loss leads to better regrowth results. One user implies that early treatment is indeed more effective, while another regrets not starting treatment sooner due to permanent hair loss.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth over 4.5 months using 1.25mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with no side effects reported. Commenters complimented the early treatment initiation and positive results.
A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.
A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of starting hair loss treatment early, using options like minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, essential oils, and dermarolling, and encourages leaving the hair loss subreddit once treatment begins to avoid stress and obsession. Users shared personal success with finasteride and the motivation to start treatment to prevent future regret.
A new therapy aimed at destroying DHT receptors in the scalp is still in early trials and may take at least 5 years to become available. A sugar-like solution similar to Minoxidil is also in early testing stages and not yet commercialized.
Young guys with thick hair asking if they're going bald and people discussing early action for hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users share their positive experiences with these treatments.
Pyrilutamide Phase 3 approved, starting early 2022 with 416 subjects for 24 weeks. Drug potentially better than RU and Breezula, with some users reporting no side effects.
RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.
A user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, noting no visible improvement and considering switching fully to dutasteride. Another user commented that there were gains in the temples and praised the early intervention.
The user is sharing their experience with using 0.5mg dutasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and hair dye for 45 days. Another user encourages them to continue as it is still too early to see significant improvement.
The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.