Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
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.
The efficacy of degrading the androgen receptor through dermal application in DP cells, a delivery system for topical drugs that involves dissolving microneedles, and rosemary oil as an alternative anti-androgen.
The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.
A user shared their positive experience of embracing baldness after years of trying treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. They found happiness and confidence by shaving their head, despite some social challenges, and encouraged others to focus on their attitude and seek therapy if needed.
A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.
User improved hairline with 2 years on finasteride (8 months dutasteride) and daily topical minoxidil, recently started oral minoxidil. No side effects experienced, and user's doctor approved dutasteride for a boost.
Pyrilutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug under development for the potential treatment of androgenic alopecia. The conversation discusses its binding affinity to the androgen receptor and the timeline for possible availability after trials are completed in the United States and China.
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.
User shared 1-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil, thanking others for the recommendation. Many congratulated the user, while some asked about dosages and shared their own experiences with the treatments.
A user's 10-month progress update using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with other users offering congratulations, jokes, advice, and questions.
A 26-year-old male shared his 9-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil once a day, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. He reported no side effects and significant improvement, with users discussing various experiences and advice on similar treatments.
User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.
The user experienced significant hairshedding in the second week of using pyrilutamide, more so than with finasteride and minoxidil, and reported a headache after the first application. They believe the treatment may be working but acknowledge it's too early to confirm results.
Using regular Head & Shoulders shampoo stopped hairshedding and itchiness, unlike natural shampoos and oils. Minoxidil and finasteride were also used but didn't stop the shedding.
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hairshedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.
A user's experience with Dutasteride causing rapid hair loss and temple recession over 3 weeks, with other users offering advice about the potential causes of this.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hairshedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
Piroctone olamine and ketoconazole are both effective for reducing dandruff and hairshedding, with potential benefits for hair thickness and scalp health. Piroctone olamine may be as effective or better than ketoconazole in certain conditions, yet it is often overlooked.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Stemoxydine for hair loss. The user reports reduced hairshedding after one week but also a more noticeably thinned scalp.
A 19-year-old male experienced hairshedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.
The user has been on dutasteride for six months and experienced significant hairshedding, especially at the hairline, and is seeking advice. Some suggest continuing the treatment and being patient, while others share mixed experiences with dutasteride and consider switching back to finasteride or adding other treatments like RU58841.
Hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, Fluridil & Alfatradiol, Nizoral, Saw Palmetto, Hairmetto and Microneedling. The user mentioned they have seen a decrease in shedding and improvement in the quality/density of their hair since using this stack, but opted out of trying Finasteride due to potential side effects.
User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.
A 19-year-old user discusses using finasteride and switching from procapil to minoxidil, experiencing hairshedding and considering stopping minoxidil due to cost and effectiveness concerns. A reply suggests discontinuing minoxidil and continuing with finasteride alone.
A user accidentally discovered that applying vitamin E oil to their scalp significantly reduced their hairshedding for about 1.5 weeks. They reported improved hair quality and a drastic decrease in hair loss after treatment.
A 41-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride (0.025%), minoxidil, microneedling every two weeks, and occasional Nizoral 2% shampoo. He advises against using creatine due to personal experience with increased hairshedding.
The conversation discusses the potential use of HMI 115 for hair loss and whether it could replace or be used alongside finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. The user is experiencing scalp inflammation and continued hairshedding despite using finasteride for 8 years.
The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.