A 25-year old user's progress with only finasteride in treating their hairloss, and other users suggesting minoxidil and dermarolling as additional treatments.
A 50-year-old user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, pumpkin seed oil, derma rolling, biotin shampoo, and Nizoral. They reported significant improvement in hairdensity and regrowth, especially in the crown and mid-scalp areas, with no side effects.
A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hairloss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.
A user shared progress pictures after one year of daily 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hairloss prevention and regrowth. Other users discussed the effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride and Minoxidil.
The user has been using minoxidil 5% twice daily, micro-needling, topical finasteride every other day, and various supplements for 3 months to treat hairloss and has seen positive results. They also mentioned using hair growth tablets, biotin, zinc, and vitamins B and D, but not consistently.
A 47-year-old has been using finasteride since December 2022 to treat hair thinning and has seen gradual improvement, especially between March and August. They take 1mg three times a week and have noticed increased hairdensity and thickness.
A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hairdensity and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.
The conversation is about a user complaining about the strong smell of a stemoxydine serum used for hairloss. Other users suggest that the product might be counterfeit due to its unpleasant odor.
The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hairloss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.
The user "deadstroke56" shared their progress using topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and dermarolling once a week for hairloss. Other users praised their progress and asked about the brand and regimen used.
The user has been taking dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg orally for 3 years to treat hairloss, which has stabilized their condition. They are considering adding topical RU58841 to their regimen but are uncertain of its effectiveness and contemplating a hair transplant instead.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hairloss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride to prevent hairloss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.
A 23-year-old male has been using Dutasteride for over two years to address hair thinning, with some success in temple regrowth but continued thinning on top. He is considering adding Minoxidil to his routine and is contemplating lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and drinking to improve hairdensity.
The user feels treated better with a comb-over than when bald due to cancer. They are considering a hair transplant and using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss.
The conversation expresses frustration over the lack of clear evidence regarding the effectiveness and systemic impact of topical Dutasteride for hairloss treatment, despite years of discussion. People are criticized for not conducting proper research and for providing contradictory anecdotal claims.
The conversation revolves around how balding has made the original poster and others hyper-aware of other men's hairlines, often judging the severity of their hairloss and whether they've had treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, or finasteride. Some participants express a need for therapy due to their obsession, while others joke about their newfound "expertise" in assessing hairloss.
The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for almost 3 years for hairloss, and has seen some maintenance of hair but not significant regrowth. Suggestions from others include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, and considering microneedling or hair fibers for better appearance.
The conclusion of the conversation is that some users have had positive results with finasteride for hairloss, while others have not. The effectiveness of finasteride varies from person to person.
A user reported success with RU58841 and a 1mm derma roller for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement in hairdensity and reduced scalp visibility. They also mentioned using minoxidil and black castor oil in the past, with mixed results.
User shared progress with RU 58841, Minox, and Dutasteride 3 times a week for hairloss. Others noticed improvements and expect great gains over the next year.
Naepo's 5-month progress report detailing their journey of treating male pattern baldness with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which has already resulted in an encouraging improvement in hairdensity. Others have responded with appreciation for the thorough report and asked further questions about Naepo's educational background.
Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hairloss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.
The conversation is about finding an alternative ketoconazole shampoo to Nizoral due to its strong smell, with suggestions including Intelligent shampoo and Sons brand. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of ketoconazole for dandruff and hairloss, with some users recommending prescription options for higher concentrations.
A user shared their 2-month progress using oral and topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, topical rosemary oil, keto shampoo, a derma pen, and scalp massages for hairloss. They reported significant improvement and plan to continue with updates.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride involves gradually increasing dutasteride while decreasing finasteride. Studies show dutasteride 0.5 mg daily can improve hairdensity in men unresponsive to finasteride.
A user recovered from severe Telogen Effluvium using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil within four months. Another user regained 80% hairdensity with finasteride and minoxidil over two years, and is now trying dutasteride.
A user shared their 3-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hairloss. Other users commented on the impressive results and asked questions about the treatments.
The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hairloss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.