Discontinuing Minoxidil typically returns hair to baseline, but some believe it may go below baseline temporarily. Continuing finasteride or dutasteride is recommended.
A user experiencing diffuse thinning since age 18 describes their hair as unhealthy, dry, thin, and hard, with texture changes cycling between good and bad every few weeks. They are not on any medication, only taking vitamins and supplements.
The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hairloss.
A 28-year-old is considering using topical 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil spray to prevent further hairline recession. They are unsure if this treatment is too drastic for their current level of hairloss and seek advice on application methods.
A user is considering using redensyl with procapil instead of minoxidil to reduce hair fall. They are stressed about hairloss and seek community feedback on these treatments.
The user shared their 11-year journey battling hairloss, highlighting the importance of consistent treatment and avoiding common mistakes. Treatments included minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, ketoconazole, multivitamins, and a hair transplant.
PP405 is a new hair growth stimulant different from Minoxidil, currently in phase 2 trials. Users discuss its potential, safety concerns, and the long wait before it might be available.
User experienced new hair growth after using Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, attributing it to pyrithione zinc reducing scalp inflammation and DHT. They seek others' experiences with anti-dandruff products.
The conversation discusses future hairloss treatments, with mentions of dutasteride potentially gaining FDA approval and increased popularity. Skepticism remains about significant advancements due to limited funding and reliance on cosmetic companies.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil foam twice daily for a year, along with weekly microneedling for the past few months. They are providing an update on their hairloss treatment progress.
A user regrew all their hair, including temples and bald spots, after one year of finasteride and six months of oral minoxidil. They noted finasteride helped with the crown and bald spot, while minoxidil regrew the hairline and temples.
The conversation is about making RU58841 solutions for hairloss treatment and sourcing ingredients for KB solutions. The user mentions using RU58841 powder from Shaanxi Greenyobiotech.
The conversation questions the accuracy of the "losing 100 hairs a day is normal" claim, with users sharing personal experiences of hairloss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil.
The user recently started topical dutasteride and microneedling, and has been using RU58841 and Minoxidil for 16 months. They are curious if small black dots at their hairline indicate hair regrowth.
Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses updates on hairloss treatments, specifically GT20029, PP405, and a rumored injectable peptide from UT. GT20029 is seen as a promising treatment expected within 5-7 years.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is using Minoxidil once a day. They suspect Vitamin D deficiency and Seborrheic Dermatitis might be contributing factors.
The post discusses making topical Zyrtec for hairloss and compares it to Minoxidil. The conversation includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 19-year-old male has been losing hair since 16-17 and feels more depressed after 6 months of using topical minoxidil and finasteride, which made his hair dry and greasy. Another user suggested switching to oral finasteride and provided tips for using topical minoxidil to reduce greasiness.
A 24-year-old male experienced hairloss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, iron supplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hairloss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.
The user experienced hair shedding and follicle shrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hairloss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.
A user switched from topical to oral finasteride and is seeking additional topical treatments for hair growth besides minoxidil. They are aware of stemoxydine and caffeine solutions and are asking for more recommendations.
A user shared their 4.5-month hair transformation using a homemade topical solution with 5% minoxidil and crushed finasteride pills, applied twice daily with weekly microneedling. They plan to switch to once-daily application with tretinoin gel to enhance absorption.
The conversation discusses various hairloss treatments, highlighting Advanced Trichology Topical Melatonin Hair Growth Serum, hers Minoxidil Foam, Keranique Hair Regrowth Treatment, Nioxin 5% Minoxidil, Virtue Minoxidil 5%, and Rogaine Women's 2% Minoxidil. One user suggests that the list may be influenced by sponsorship and emphasizes that minoxidil is commonly recommended but doesn't address the root cause of hairloss like finasteride or dutasteride.
A user noticed increased hairloss after taking B12 supplements for two months, with B12 levels rising to 1500. They are seeking help as other tests show normal levels of minerals and vitamins.
High cholesterol may accelerate hairloss by reducing blood flow and increasing DHT levels. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
JW0061 shows superior hair growth results compared to existing treatments, with significant increases in hair follicles. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is crucial for hair growth, and JW0061 activates this pathway effectively.
A 27-year-old shares his 7-year journey using finasteride and 4 years with minoxidil to combat hairloss, experiencing cycles of shedding and regrowth. Despite emotional challenges, he finds the treatments worthwhile, though he still faces insecurities and uncertainties about shedding phases.
The conversation is about hair care for someone who sweats daily at the gym. Recommendations include using shampoo every day despite common advice against it.