The conversation is about seeking updates on new hairloss treatments, specifically mentioning scube3 and GT20029, with one person mentioning HMI_115 as showing promising results.
A 24-year-old man is seeking advice on his current hairloss treatment, which includes 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, and daily low-level light laser therapy, as he's not seen improvement recently. He's also considering a hair transplant in South Korea at age 25 and is asking for opinions on this plan.
Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hairloss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.
A user found that antihistamines stop their hairloss and related symptoms, but they experience side effects like sedation and chest pain. They are seeking alternative solutions or topical antihistamines to avoid systemic side effects.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil over five months, with noticeable improvements in hairline and temple areas. The user experienced minimal side effects, mainly increased eyebrow and eyelash growth, and attributes additional physical improvements to weight loss and exercise.
Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hairloss treatment effectiveness.
A 23-year-old male has been using a regimen including oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Azelaic acid gel, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for 4 months with minimal results. Another user suggests that it typically takes a year to see significant effects and encourages him to continue the routine.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hairloss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.
Finasteride worked better for frontal scalp hairloss, while dutasteride helped the crown and mid-scalp but worsened the frontal area. The user shared personal experiences and invited open dialogue.
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in hair count, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
A person with hairloss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hairloss might be an autoimmune response.
A user sought treatment for hairloss through Cortina Health, where they were prescribed a specific topical solution containing Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Retinoic Acid. They are unsure if this unique combination is better than generic products and are seeking advice on whether to trust Cortina Health.
The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hairloss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hairloss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hairloss without dandruff.
The post is about a user's one-year progress in treating hairloss with finasteride and minoxidil. The conclusion is that the user experienced gradual improvement each month, with significant results after one year.
A user's experience with hairloss, their attempts to treat it using topical minoxidil and finasteride, and other suggested treatments such as oral minoxidil and finasteride. Replies included advice against wasting time or money on scalp massages or oils.
User ItchyRaccoon experienced significant hairloss reduction using Eucapil after trying low-dose topical finasteride with no results. Some replies mention that shed hair counts are not reliable indicators of hairloss progression or regression.
Why the top of the head is affected by hairloss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.
The user plans to make a hairloss treatment combining minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin, and wants to dilute it for a larger coverage area. They are seeking advice on how to dilute the solution and where to purchase the diluting agent.
The user's experience with hairloss, their doctor explaining that they were likely hyper aware of thin spots due to anxiety and an underlying whorl in one area, and providing encouragement for those feeling discouraged. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and spironolactone.
A woman who has been experiencing hairloss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.
A user stopped hairloss after taking finasteride daily for four years, with minimal regrowth and no side effects. They believe stress initially caused their hairloss.
The conversation is about how dealing with hairloss has made other insecurities seem less significant. Some users shared experiences of self-acceptance and improvements in other areas, like vision correction, but still facing the challenge of hairloss.
A user started finasteride for hairloss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Replies suggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.
A user noticed increased hairloss and was prescribed Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% lotion by a dermatologist. Another user suggested changing doctors and asking for finasteride instead.
The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hairloss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.
A 28-year-old woman with genetic hairloss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hairloss during that time.
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hairloss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.