The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.
A 20-year-old reports worsening hairloss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
The conversation is about whether creatine causes hairloss in individuals who are taking finasteride or dutasteride for hairloss. Some users report experiencing hairloss when taking creatine, while others do not. There is no consensus on the issue.
The conversation is about trying unconventional treatments for hairloss, such as green tea, coffee, cocoa, multivitamin pills, red wine, onion, honey, herbs, and hydrogen peroxide. The user is seeking feedback on these methods to avoid ineffective ones.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hairloss, along with DHT blockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hair growth progress.
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 discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.
User discusses Fermented Rice Water as a hairloss treatment, with one person claiming it helped regrow their hair. Others share their experiences and opinions, with some skepticism and alternative explanations.
A user discovered CosmeRNA, a new hairloss treatment with clinical research backing, set to release soon. The conversation revolves around its potential effectiveness, cost, and how it compares to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users expressing hope for a side-effect-free option.
The conversation discusses the lack of promising results from the 23rd Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Clinical Hair Restoration, with no significant advancements expected in the next five years. Treatments mentioned include setipiprant, with skepticism about its effectiveness.
The conversation is about a user's one-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg of finasteride daily. Users are asking about the timeline of visible progress, the user's age, and whether they experienced shedding.
A user's progress with hair growth using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride and Nizoral shampoo every once in a while. Replies indicate that the user has seen good results from this treatment, including thickening and darkening of their hair.
The conversation discusses RU58841, a compound for hairloss treatment, which was found to be effective in a 6-month trial but was not pursued due to financial issues or marketability concerns, not safety. Some users are considering crowdfunding to release the research data, while others discuss personal experiences and safety concerns with RU58841.
The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual side effects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hairloss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.
The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hairloss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hairloss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.
Pyrilutamide, a potential topical treatment for male pattern baldness, and the user's anticipation of its Phase 2 trial results. Several users discussed their experiences with Finasteride and RU58841, while others voiced skepticism about the efficacyof Pyrilutamide.
A Danish citizen warns against NordicHairGrowth.com, claiming it falsely advertises products for treating androgenic alopecia. The company's ingredients and claims are disputed, including a non-existent patented ingredient RP-24, and a non-verifiable clinical trial.
The user experienced positive hair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.
User xEternex tries hair regrowth with daily broccoli sprouts, apple extract containing procyanidin b2, and microneedling. Others discuss potential issues with the experiment and share their experiences with vegetable consumption and hair growth.
User redh0t12 suggests using a derma pen for hair regrowth, as it helped them after using finasteride and minoxidil. Others discuss their experiences with various treatments, including derma rolling, oral and topical minoxidil, and finasteride, with mixed results.
Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.
The conversation discusses concerns about oral minoxidil potentially aging the face by affecting collagen, questioning its systemic effects. The user has successfully used topical minoxidil for years and is hesitant to switch to oral minoxidil.
User shared 1-year progress on Fin 1 mg, switching to 0.4 mg Dut and oral 1.25 mg Min. Good results with Fin, biotin supplement, and biotin shampoo; trying Dut and oral Min for potential better results.
The conversation discusses a new liposomal topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, available in Canada and Italy, soon in the US, costing $40/month. It claims to reduce scalp DHT by 50% without affecting serum DHT, potentially benefiting those who can't tolerate oral finasteride or RU58841.
Finasteride may cause elevated liver enzymes, potentially leading to liver issues, though this is rare. Users should monitor liver function and consider topical alternatives if liver sensitivity occurs.
A monoclonal antibody clinical trial for potential hairloss treatments in Victoria, Australia and the discussion of their efficacy. People shared information about similar drugs already on the market, speculated about potential side effects, and discussed how to spread the word about the trial.
The post and conversation are about hairloss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
A user shared that adding Dutasteride to Finasteride worsened their hairloss, despite initial improvements with Finasteride alone. Others in the conversation debated the effectiveness of Dutasteride, with some suggesting individual responses vary and others defending its proven efficacy for hairloss.