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.
A 16-year-old is asking if their hair situation has improved after using rosemary oil, rosemary water, derma rolling, and ketoconazole, and is considering starting Minoxidil. Replies comment on the user's hairiness and high DHT levels.
The conversation is about a user's positive experience with hairloss treatment using 1.25mg finasteride and 3-4ml minoxidil for nine months, and ketoconazole also helped. The user started noticing hairloss around age 23 or 24.
A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years has experienced worsening hairloss and an itchy scalp. Suggestions include increasing medication doses, trying other treatments like RU58841, getting a scalp biopsy, and addressing potential inflammation through diet and topical treatments.
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hairloss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.
A user has seen hopeful hair regrowth after 3 months on 1mg finasteride and 0.5mm dermarolling, in addition to using minoxidil 5% for over a year. They noticed improvement in their hairline and a bald spot.
A user underwent a successful hair transplant with Dr. Linkov, receiving 2612 grafts, after stabilizing hairloss with finasteride and minoxidil. Fourteen months post-procedure, the user is extremely satisfied with the results, feeling more confident and looking younger.
The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hairloss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.
The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hairloss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.
User is considering microneedling to enhance hair regrowth after limited response to minoxidil and better results with finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Recommendations include using a 1.5mm derma roller once a week, avoiding minoxidil on microneedling days, and disinfecting the roller with isopropyl alcohol.
The user is asking if the Hims Tropical tropical fin and min treatment is working for hair regrowth. Some users believe it is working, while others do not see a difference. The cost of the treatment is $195 for a 5 month supply.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.
The user was using 1mg finasteride daily and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for two years, then added RU58841 to their routine two months ago and is asking for opinions on any changes in hair growth. They provided progress pictures without dermarolling and maintained consistent lighting for comparison.
User "mynameisbogus" shares 2-month progress using Dut, Min, Oral Min, Keto, Dermarolling, and Retinol for hairloss at age 40. Others discuss impressive results and potential for full hair regrowth.
The user reported worsening hairloss after 1.5 years on finasteride, questioning if chronic iron deficiency could be a cause. They noted no side effects from finasteride.
User hides baldness with side hair growth, others suggest it looks good but may not work in all conditions. Some recommend starting treatment or considering a hair transplant.
The user's personal experience with hairloss and treatment options, including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Others commented that they had similar experiences with the effectiveness of topical versus oral minoxidil.
User doubts oral minoxidil's effectiveness after a month of use and shedding. Few people provide photo evidence of success, and some combine it with other treatments, making it hard to determine its effectiveness alone.
Scalp tension potentially affecting hairloss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
The effectiveness of using dutasteride mesotherapy as a hairloss treatment, with other protocols such as microneedling, vitamin D and B12, zinc, and biotin. The user's results were positive after 4-6 months without any serious side effects.
User had successful FUE hair transplant with 3500 grafts, costing 3900 euros at Novohair in Berlin, gaining confidence. User lost hair due to chemo, family history of hairloss at 40-50 years old.
Redensyl, a hairloss treatment that has been claimed to be 80% more effective than minoxidil, but users have not experienced any results from using it.
The conversation discusses skepticism about Breezula, a hairloss treatment, with the consensus that it's not a miracle cure but a maintenance drug that may work well with finasteride. Some users report side effects from finasteride, like sexual dysfunction, while hoping for better results from Breezula or RU58841 without such side effects.
The user has maintained hair with topical minoxidil (8%) and finasteride (0.01%) for 7.5 years, experiencing mild regrowth and no side effects. They also use rosemary oil, jojoba oil, and magnesium oil for hair care.
Topical dutasteride is considered for hairloss, but concerns about systemic absorption and side effects like reduced libido are common. Users have mixed results, with some preferring oral finasteride or dutasteride despite side effects, while others find topical treatments beneficial but challenging.
Microneedling can cause sneezing and eye tearing due to nerve stimulation, particularly near the temples and forehead. Some users find it lessens over time, while others prefer using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.
Dutasteride 0.5mg daily led to significant hair regrowth in 3 months, with minimal side effects like slight pelvic pain and increased libido. The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride, noticing reduced hair shedding and improved hair condition.
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment, as some users report no improvement with finasteride after several months. Many suggest patience, as results can take over a year, while others recommend trying dutasteride for potentially better outcomes.