A user shared 3-month progress pictures using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and planningto add oral minoxidil. Replies praised the results and questioned the need to add minoxidil.
The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.
A 28-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is frustrated by insensitive comments from others about his balding, which is a sensitive topic for him. People, including a girl he's seeing, have made hurtful remarks, and the conversation includes discussions on societal double standards and advice to ignore such comments and focus on self-improvement.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
The conversation is about a user sharingtheir hair transplant results and seeking feedback. They are taking finasteride, minoxidil, oral minoxidil, vitamins, and using special shampoo to maintain their hair.
A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, Vitamin D, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.
GHK-Cu is a potent inhibitor of the type 1 5-alpha reductase enzyme in hair follicles, which may reduce hair loss withoutthe side effects associated with type 2 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. The user previously experienced side effects with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and is consideringGHK-Cu as an alternative.
RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leadingto mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.
A user is seeking a sodium lauryl sulfate-free ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss treatment. They are unable to find one and are asking for recommendations.
The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.
A user shared their 4-month progress pictures after using Minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral, and scalp massage for hair loss. They're now switching from topical to oral finasteride to maintain the results.
A user started using Happyhead Dut and Minoxidil topical for hair loss, skipping finasteride. They've seen progress in three months, with slight shedding initially, and have not used finasteride before.
The user is sharingtheir progress with hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral. They are seeking advice on whatto do next for their hair. Some suggestions include switchingto dutasteride, adding microneedling, or seeking another opinion from a dermatologist.
A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.
The user "RenegadeMountie" shared their progress with topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. They reported consistent use for 3 months, with noticeable improvement in hair thickness and new growth. Other users recommended using hair loss concealers and expressed confidence in seeing more progress in the future.
The conclusion of the conversation is thatthe user, Michael_Scott1234, has been usingtopical minoxidil for a longtime and recently started using oral finasteride and dermarolling. They have not experienced any side effects from finasteride and are happy with their progress.
User GreatCanuck experienced hair regrowth after using finasteride for a year, reducing anxiety about hair loss. Others in the conversation shared similar positive experiences and discussed family members usingthe treatment.
User reports 3.5 months on oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss. They see improvement in crown area and thicker hair, trustingthe process.
Ratingtreatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, accordingto efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.
The difficulty of finding a solution to male pattern baldness compared to the discovery of quantum physics, and suggestions for treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses hair loss and the ineffectiveness of a treatment called pyrilutamide, with one user experiencing negative results and questioningthe product's authenticity.
A user's 10-month progress update using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with other users offering congratulations, jokes, advice, and questions.
In this conversation, people discussed how Minoxidil and Finasteride can be toxic to cats if ingested. It was highlighted that even when being careful with application, there is still a risk of poisoning due to the potential for contact between fur/hair and the substances.
A user's progress with treating hair loss, using minoxidil, finasteride and microneedling. The user experienced impressive results after four months of treatment, and mentioned that stopping recreational drugs and losing weight helped their hair regrowth.
This user experienced improvements in their hair density and texture through the use of finasteride (1.25mg) and minoxidil (5%) applied topically once a day over 8 months, with no reported side effects other than slightly lowered libido.
This user discussed their hair loss journey and shared pictures to get advice on the besttreatment option. They had been using finasteride since November 2020, with a minimal amount of ground lost, and recently added minoxidil in April 2021. A transplant was suggested as an option, although they have not made a decision yet.
Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.
A user questions if ingestingtopical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, notingthey saw results and experienced no adverse effects.
Jericho1017 shared their hair regrowth results after nearly 3 years using 1mg finasteride and 10,000mcg biotin daily, with noticeable improvement after 1.5 years and no significant side effects except for watery semen. Some users suggested adding minoxidil and microneedlingto improve results, but Jericho1017 is currently content with their progress and not lookingto add more treatments.