Botox injections may be more effective than finasteride for hair growth by reducing scalp tension. The discussion also suggests choosing FUE over FUT due to potential loss of scalp elasticity with FUT.
Hairloss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are discussed, with users sharing mixed experiences about effectiveness and side effects. Some users report positive results, while others express concerns about side effects, highlighting the importance of personal choice.
A 17-year-old experiencing hairloss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.
Hairloss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hairloss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
There have been no new effective hairloss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.
The user discusses their long struggle with hairloss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.
A 19-year-old with rapid hairloss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.
Hairloss approaches: 1) using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, vitamins, and transplants, or 2) accepting hairloss, trying minimal treatments, and shaving head. Users share experiences and preferences between options.
A user shared their 3-month hairloss treatment progress using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and occasional nizoral. They noted significant progress and plan to continue treatments, with another update at the 6-month mark.
Finasteride is believed to slow down hairloss significantly, but may not completely stop it for everyone. Effectiveness and duration vary by individual, with some users experiencing positive results for over 10 years, while others see less benefit.
A user shared their experience of hairloss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hairloss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hairloss.
The conversation discusses the emotional impact of early hairloss in men, with many feeling isolated and self-conscious. Some users also mention the lack of awareness about potential treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A user's extreme regimen for hairloss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.
User discusses frustration with hairloss treatments and lack of progress. Emphasizes importance of measuring blood hormone levels to understand treatment effectiveness and side effects.
A user encouraged others experiencing hairloss to try shaving their heads, sharing their own positive experience despite briefly using finasteride and natural methods. Responses were mixed, with some supporting the decision and others suggesting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while many commented on the appearance changes.
Stopping minoxidil can lead to significant hairloss, but resuming it along with finasteride can help regain lost hair over time. Consistency is key for maintaining hair health and regrowth.
A user is struggling with hairloss at 17 and has been using finasteride for 5 months and minoxidil for 11 months without seeing regrowth. Other users encourage continuing treatment, sharing their own experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, and emphasizing patience and acceptance.
A user is 8 months into treating hairloss with finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and pyrilutamide, but feels their condition is worsening. They are considering increasing their finasteride dosage due to aggressive hairloss and are experiencing scalp itchiness.
User considers scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for hairloss. Mixed opinions shared; some regret it, others satisfied. Choosing reputable clinic and technician is important.
The emotional difficulty of hairloss for men and how society can be more understanding; various methods to address hairloss, such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; and why it is important to normalize caring about one's looks.
Researching the cause of hairloss and treating it by preventing DHT in the scalp with medication such as finasteride or dutasteride, estrogen, minoxidil, dermarolling, and possible topical antiandrogens.
Hairloss treatments, with users discussing their experiences with both RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, noting that the latter has only recently become available but may yield better results in the long term.
A user's personal hairloss progress with treatments, including finasteride (1.25mg), minoxidil, needling, and Nizoral; and advice from other users on how to perform the needling correctly.
Hairloss treatments discussed include dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Some users find dermarolling sad, while others mention the complexity of biological systems and limited research funding for hairloss.
Hairloss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHT to androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.
Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hairloss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.
People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hairloss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.
This user discussed using oral minoxidil as a hairloss treatment, and was cautioned against mixing topical minoxidil with water and drinking it due to potential side effects and risks. Other users shared their concerns about the dangers of self-prescribing medications without consulting a doctor.