A user's experience with treating hair loss using finasterideand minoxidil, as well as advice from other users that they should try finasteride alone first before committing to minoxidil.
A 25-year-old man withhair loss from bleach damage is using oral minoxidil and considering adding Dutasteride for better regrowthand prevention. He seeks advice on Dutasteride's effectiveness and potential benefits over finasteride, and is also curious about RU58841.
The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is moreeffective than finasterideandeven minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.
A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasterideand minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.
A user is starting finasterideand seeks advice on expected results. Another user reports combining finasteride with minoxidil, experiencing some regrowthand a return to hair thickness similar to when they were younger.
The conversation discusses whether age affects the sideeffects andeffectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasterideand dutasteride. Some believeearly treatment yields better results, while others mention varied outcomes across ages and personal regrowthexperiences without a clear consensus on age impact.
The post discusses a user's experience withhair loss treatments, specifically topical finasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling, and their plan to switch to oral versions and add Dutasteride. The conversation includes various responses, with some users sharing their own experiences and sideeffects, and others expressing desire for a more permanent hair loss solution.
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 researchand consistency in application.
The conversation discusses theeffectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasterideand dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be moreeffective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and sideeffects.
The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hair loss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might beeffective with microneedling.
A user withearly-stage diffusehair thinning asked for long-term success stories using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. One person regained most of their hair after 22 months on finasterideand minoxidil, while another saw significant improvement with oral minoxidil after trying various treatments over many years.
A user who has experienced two years' progress on finasteride 1mg daily, combined with 3 months of micro-needling, and their experiences withhair loss. Other users have commented offering adviceand support based on their own experiences.
The post discusses microdosing finasteride to minimize sideeffects while treating hair loss. The user also mentions using minoxidil, biotin, and ketoconazole.
The conversation is about theeffectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hair loss after a hair transplant. Some users haveexperienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others havehad success with finasterideand minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hair loss.
A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing withhair loss at an early ageand offer advice on how to cope.
A user's journey withhair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer sideeffects, greater bioavailability, and could be moreeffective than oral minoxidil.
User took 0.5mg Finasteride daily and 1x Minoxidil daily for 3 months, experienced positivehair growthand temporary sideeffects. Recommends sticking with treatment and adjusting dosage if needed.
Researching the cause of hair loss and treating it by preventing DHT in the scalp with medication such as finasteride or dutasteride, estrogen, minoxidil, dermarolling, and possible topical antiandrogens.
A user's hair loss journey and their results from 9 months of the treatments finasterideand minoxidil, as well as biotin supplementation. People discussed sideeffects, taking progress pictures, and providing support to other users on their own journeys.
A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing morehair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.
FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural andhuman recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer moreeffective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and sideeffect profile largely unexplored.
A satirical post jokes about a user meeting a doctor at the zoo who praises finasteride (Fin) for hair loss treatment, claiming it has a low side-effect profileand is effective. Replies includehumorous disbelief, comparisons to other risks, and some personal accounts of sideeffects from Fin.
How little the average person knows about hair loss andhow it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.
User discusses topical liposomal finasteride for hair loss, hoping to avoid breast growth sideeffect. Conversation includes using minoxidil, fluridil, and dermarolling, and mentions minimal systemic absorption of liposomal finasteride.
A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of thehair regrowth cycle.
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm deviceand weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhancehair growth.
A 14-month update on a FUEhair transplant, and theeffects of male pattern baldness. People discussed products such as Minoxidil, finasteride, Kerastase Chronologiste shampoo and care oil, and RU58841 to help treat hair loss.
Considering adding Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to a hair loss prevention regimen; discussing theeffectiveness of LLLT, andevaluating double-blind random-controlled trials that have been conducted on laser combs.
The conversation discusses the potential use of thermal paper receipts, which contain estrogen, as a treatment for hair loss. Participants humorously debate its effectiveness compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.