A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hairloss.
The conversation discusses the need for more support and awareness for Verteporfin research in hairloss treatment, emphasizing its potential benefits and quick implementation due to existing FDA approval. Users express skepticism due to past scams but acknowledge the importance of encouraging doctors to conduct trials.
A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for six months and is concerned about hairloss. Replies suggest continuing the treatment for at least a year, as initial shedding can indicate the treatment is working.
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hairloss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hairloss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for 6 months, inconsistently applies minoxidil, uses rosemary oil occasionally, and Nizoral shampoo twice a week for hairloss. They're unsure if the perceived progress is due to hair growth or increased volume, and are considering using minoxidil more frequently.
User "mynameisbogus" shares hair regrowth progress after 90 days using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and Keto shampoo. Others in the conversation praise the impressive results and discuss their own experiences with hairloss treatments.
The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hairloss, which are missing from the plan.
A user's 11-month experience of using Minoxidil and finasteride to treat hairloss, which the user believes has been successful. Other users offered advice on additional treatments such as dermarolling or shaving the head.
Stacking 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mg finasteride daily, 6 drops of the Ordinary hair serum with Redensyl each night, 1.5mm dermarolling once a week, Nizoral shampoo twice a week and caffeine shampoo once a week for hairloss treatment.
A user reported that using 0.5 mg finasteride daily, biotin, Nizoral shampoo, and occasional castor oil scalp massages stopped their hairloss after six months. Another user expressed hope for similar results with castor oil.
A user's 61-year-old father regained a full head of hair after four years on dutasteride for his prostate and five months of weight loss and exercise. The user decided to switch from finasteride to dutasteride and continue exercising, inspired by his father's results.
The conclusion of the conversation is that some individuals may experience a condition called reactionary hypergonadism when taking dutasteride for hairloss. This condition can lead to an increase in testosterone levels, which may worsen hairloss instead of improving it.
Despite using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for years, the user continues to experience severe hairloss and thinning. They seek advice after multiple dermatologists confirmed androgenetic alopecia (AGA) but offered no effective solutions.
The user has been using finasteride since September 2018, dermarolling since February 2019, and applying minoxidil once a day. Despite these treatments, they have experienced significant hairloss and are unsure if they should continue.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hairloss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
Hairloss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User HanSolo100 asks if hair quality can improve in the second year of Finasteride use, sharing their experience with no noticeable difference in hairline but having long, wispy hairs.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, with users suggesting the use of finasteride daily, considering minoxidil for aggressive hairloss, and discussing the normalcy of shedding during treatment. Some users recommend adding Nizoral shampoo and switching to dutasteride for better results.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment, also using topical minoxidil, micro needling, keto shampoo, and PRP sessions. They've seen improvements, with reduced hair shedding and new hair growth, especially at the hairline.
Hairloss treatments vary greatly in effectiveness and timelines, with no guaranteed results. Common treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
Hairloss treatments Finasteride, Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, and RU58841 have different mechanisms of action. They can be used individually or stacked for better protection against hairloss.
Hairloss treatment progress after 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and dermarolling. Discussion includes positive feedback on results and question about needle replacement for dermarolling.
Hairloss treatments discussed: Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Spironolactone. Woman with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata shares experience using Spironolactone.
Hairloss treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil may not work for everyone, as some individuals experience no improvement despite extensive use and research. Genetic factors can play a significant role, and standard treatments may not be effective for all.
Hairloss progress pictures can be misleading due to differences in lighting, hair length, and wetness, making it hard to accurately assess changes. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness.
Hairloss discussion involving finasteride's side effects and effectiveness. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting side effects and others seeing positive results.