User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe side effects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.
A user's experience with hairloss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.
A user's 2.5 year transformation of using 0.5mg finasteride and RU58841 to combat hairloss, with the possibility of increasing the RU for further regrowth.
People notice more young individuals experiencing hairloss and discuss possible reasons, such as diet, hormones, and stress. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
This user discussed their hairloss journey and shared pictures to get advice on the best treatment option. They had been using finasteride since November 2020, with a minimal amount of ground lost, and recently added minoxidil in April 2021. A transplant was suggested as an option, although they have not made a decision yet.
A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hairloss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hairloss.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hairloss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using commonhairloss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.
PP405 is a new hairloss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hairloss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.
Many younger men are experiencing hairloss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.
A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hairloss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
The conversation discusses whether topical caffeine is effective for hairloss, with some users questioning its role due to its vasoconstrictive and vasodilative properties, while another suggests that temporary vasoconstriction might be beneficial by promoting angiogenesis. Specific treatments mentioned include caffeine shampoo, which one user believes is ineffective.
People discuss hairloss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, debating side effects and effectiveness. Concerns about side effects, especially sexual ones, are common, with varying opinions on dosing strategies.
A user named Zaehk shared their progress with hairloss after taking oral dutasteride and minoxidil. They started seeing positive results and mentioned concerns about side effects of minoxidil. Other users expressed support and encouragement.
Hairloss's social impact, focusing on Will Smith defending Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. The conversation highlights double standards between men and women experiencing hairloss and emphasizes empathy.
A user named "paulsac11" shares their success story of treating hairloss. They started with topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. They also used a shampoo and conditioner from Keeps. After eight months of treatment, they have seen significant improvement in their hairline.
A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffuse thinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hairloss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.
Hairloss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are more accessible and effective now. Concerns about side effects and skepticism about new treatments like hair cloning and GT20029 remain.
GT20029, a new hairloss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Hairloss, DHT and bloodflow with Andrew Huberman; the discussion includes opinions about supplements, finasteride, minoxidil, turmeric, coffee and botox injections for hairloss.
Hairloss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hairloss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.
Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hairloss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hairloss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.
User experienced significant body hairloss from Finasteride and started oral Minoxidil to address crown thinning. Their current regimen includes 1mg Finasteride, 2.5mg Minoxidil, Biotin, Vitamin D, Zinc, Iron, and ketoconazole shampoo.
A user who experienced hairloss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and is seeking advice whether it is an indication the treatment isn't working. Replies suggest that shedding is common at first due to dutasteride's longer half-life, but patience may be necessary before results are seen.