A user's experience with finasteride for hair loss, and their progress after one year of taking it daily. Others encouraged the user to keep going and asked about their results.
Korea launched its first OTC oral hair loss drug, dexpanthenol B5. Users discuss its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects but note a lack of efficacy studies.
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.
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk profiles despite Dutasteride blocking more types of 5AR in the brain. Some users report no mood issues with either drug, and it is suggested that Dutasteride's larger molecular size may limit its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in hair count, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.
And minoxidil.
This user posted progress pictures after using a combination of minoxidil and finasteride over a 2.5 month period, which received various comments from other users with differing opinions.
A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.
People who experience diffuse thinning of their hair and how they cope with going swimming. People discussed wearing a swimming cap, making jokes out of it and accepting that it's genetics.
A user's 8 month progress with treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo and stemoxydine to combat hair loss. Others have shared their own experiences and regrowth results with similar treatments.
A user's 3-month progress with a combination of finasteride, minoxidil and dermarolling for hair loss; other users shared their experiences and advice.
User discusses topical liposomal finasteride for hair loss, hoping to avoid breast growth side effect. Conversation includes using minoxidil, fluridil, and dermarolling, and mentions minimal systemic absorption of liposomal finasteride.
Dutasteride has been used for 20 years with some hair thickness improvement but no dramatic regrowth. The user also experimented with minoxidil, tretinoin, and peptides like BPC 157 for potential benefits in hair density and quality.
The user has been on dutasteride for 4.5 months after switching from finasteride due to hair thinning, and is experiencing significant hair loss despite also using minoxidil and microneedling. Many responses suggest that dutasteride takes time to show results, often requiring patience for up to a year or more, and recommend not stopping finasteride abruptly to avoid shedding.
A 22-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, also using RU58841, and is managing hypothyroidism. Despite ongoing shedding, they report some improvement and plan to continue dutasteride for a year before considering minoxidil.
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
The user had high DHT levels after 8 months on dutasteride, questioning the drug's authenticity. They got dutasteride from a legitimate source and will update on progress.
RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
A 43-year-old experienced gynecomastia after 20 years of taking dutasteride and 7.5mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting an endocrinologist, checking hormones, and considering Nolvadex or DIM supplements.
A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting it slowed but didn't stop their hair loss, and they quit after 1.5 years. Suggestions included trying dutasteride, adding minoxidil, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.
A user received Kintor’s KX-826/Pyrilutamide and shared initial impressions, noting concerns about the product's labeling and marketing. Other users discussed the legitimacy of the product, its effectiveness, and compared it to other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.
Microneedling's effectiveness for hair regrowth is debated, with mixed results from studies. Some believe it helps with blood flow and scalp health, while others see it as largely ineffective.
Hair loss, DHT and bloodflow with Andrew Huberman; the discussion includes opinions about supplements, finasteride, minoxidil, turmeric, coffee and botox injections for hair loss.
How some people start going to the gym when they begin to lose their hair, as well as discussing various treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil and Dermarolling) for hair loss.
A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.