User encourages taking finasteride for hairloss, stating rare permanent side effects. Replies discuss experiences with finasteride, side effects, effectiveness, and alternative treatments.
A female user is experiencing severe hairloss, especially at the crown and front, with broken and dull hair despite using Moroccan oil, shea moisture shampoo, and coconut oil. She seeks recommendations for a clinic or doctor as previous doctors attributed the issue to stress but offered no solutions.
A user shared their year-long hairloss treatment using minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages, reporting moderate hair growth and stabilization. They suggest starting early with less harmful methods and consider adding finasteride or dutasteride if needed.
Switching to dutasteride as a hairloss prevention treatment, along with minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, and the potential benefits and side effects of using finasteride and/or dutasteride in combination with topical anti-androgens like RU58841.
The conversation discusses using finasteride for hairloss, with iron supplements helping to slow shedding. The user emphasizes that shedding doesn't necessarily mean permanent hairloss.
A male with early-stage hairloss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
The user is using a hairloss treatment regimen that includes RU58841, minoxidil mixed with finasteride, adenosine, dermarolling with lidocaine cream, and biotin. They are questioning if they are dermarolling too aggressively and are willing to accept baldness if no improvement is seen in 6 months.
A user shared their progress in combating hairloss using 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride over four months, experiencing significant improvement. They also experimented with higher doses of minoxidil but faced side effects, so they settled on 7.5 mg without issues.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hairloss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hairloss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
An 18-year-old is experiencing worsening hairloss, feeling isolated, and considering treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Others suggest seeing a dermatologist to determine the cause and potential treatments.
The user experienced severe scalp itching and hairloss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.
A user shared their experience with hairloss, initially using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a derma roller with good results, but relapsed after stopping. They later started a more aggressive protocol including Minoxidil, Finasteride, a derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, achieving great hair regrowth but experiencing side effects from Finasteride.
A user praised Kevin Mann for his hairloss advice, crediting finasteride and minoxidil with tretinoin for saving their hair. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed frustration over Mann's channel being affected by past controversies.
The conversation is about a user trying a new hairloss treatment, Ruxolitinib, alongside their existing regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They plan to apply Ruxolitinib to their temples daily for 1-2 months.
The DHT itch is linked to hairloss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.
Finasteride can continue to improve hairloss for up to 10 years, with the best results seen when started early. Combining treatments like minoxidil, dermarolling, or RU58841 may enhance effectiveness.
A user tried microneedling for hairloss with a Dr. Pen at 0.8 mm and experienced bleeding, questioning if the intensity was too much. Others suggested a less aggressive approach, and one mentioned finasteride as a helpful treatment without side effects.
The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hairloss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.
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.
The conversation discusses various treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.
A user shared a 14-month hairloss treatment update using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, a 1.5mm derma roller, and Nizoral, with noticeable hair regrowth and no side effects. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of microneedling in combination with topical treatments, with many users agreeing it significantly enhances results.
The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hairloss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might be effective with microneedling.
The user tried dutasteride for hairloss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.
The conversation is about microneedling for hairloss. The conclusion is that there are differing opinions on the depth and frequency of microneedling, with some studies suggesting positive results with 1.5mm depth once a week, while others prefer lower depths and less frequent sessions.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of hairloss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in different populations. Some users believe that the results of Japanese studies may not be relevant to Caucasian men, especially young ones, and that East Asians may respond better to these treatments. Others argue that clinical studies should be the basis for decision-making, while acknowledging that individual responses to medications can vary.
The post is a 1-year update on hairloss progress using topical minoxidil and finasteride treatments. The user has seen good progress, especially in transitioning from a Norwood 3 to a Norwood 2 hairloss pattern.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, starting with finasteride and minoxidil, then switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Some users report similar experiences with these treatments, while others debate the effectiveness of dutasteride.
The user is seeking opinions on their hairloss, specifically the receding of their right temple. They are considering switching to Dutasteride but are unsure if it will help. Other users suggest that their hairline has improved with the use of Finasteride and Minoxidil. One user mentions using RU58841 to thicken their hairline.
A 19-year-old with rapid hairloss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.
A user started using RU58841 for hairloss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar side effects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.