A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hairloss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.
Topical Dutasteride may halt hairloss and effectively treat androgenic alopecia. Combining low-dose oral Dutasteride with topical application could maximize regrowth and minimize side effects.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) for hairloss. Some users have had positive results with DUT, while others have experienced negative effects. Different opinions and experiences are shared, including the mention of Ashton Kutcher using DUT for 20 years without problems.
The user saw no hair regrowth after six months using minoxidil, daily dermarolling, and vitamin D3. Many suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results.
User improved hairline with 2 years on finasteride (8 months dutasteride) and daily topical minoxidil, recently started oral minoxidil. No side effects experienced, and user's doctor approved dutasteride for a boost.
The user claims NoFap (abstaining from pornography, masturbation, and orgasm) helped stop their hairloss. Others argue that hairloss is primarily dueto genetics and DHT, which can be managed with finasteride.
A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hairloss might be dueto reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.
Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization, not just stimulate hair growth. Finasteride and dutasteride don't work for everyone, suggesting DHT may not be the sole cause of hairloss; hairloss could be dueto multiple factors, including autoimmune conditions.
The user is considering adding an anti-androgen, RU58841, to their current hairloss treatment routine dueto receding hair. They are also contemplating waiting for Breezula or Pyrilutamide to become more affordable.
The user, who experienced hairloss at the temples dueto psoriasis at 17, is now 21 and considering treatment options. They are inquiring about using minoxidil once a day, whether non-AGA hairloss will persist after stopping minoxidil, and if alternative remedies like Detumescence therapy, rosemary and peppermint oils, and microneedling could be sufficient.
A user stopped using minoxidil dueto scalp irritation and is now using peppermint oil, noticing improved hair appearance but no growth yet. They are seeking a minoxidil brand that doesn't irritate the scalp and asking if others have had success with peppermint oil for hairloss.
User has itching, dandruff, and scalp issues, considering Nizoral 1% shampoo for treatment. Nizoral's effectiveness for hairloss is uncertain dueto limited research, short contact time, and concentration differences.
Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hairloss solution.
A 20-year-old has seen no improvement in hairloss after 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, topical solutions, and microneedling. They express frustration and a loss of confidence dueto the lack of results.
The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hairloss could be dueto telogen effluvium instead.
The conversation discusses affordable hairloss treatments, including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and natural remedies like castor and peppermint oil. Specific treatments for hairloss are the focus.
Hairloss treatment using minoxidil and finasteride, with the user experiencing a shed after reducing the frequency of application and stopping microneedling. The user is now waiting for new hair growth and hoping to see similar results as before.
A user discusses using a hemp inflammation cream for hairloss, noting it contains aloe vera, hemp extract, rosemary oil, glycerin, emu oil, menthol, and MSM, which are beneficial for hairloss. They consider using the cream instead of making their own topical treatment.
A 22-year-old male's 14-month hairloss treatment journey, starting with daily doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, then reducing dutasteride frequency, and finally switching to finasteride while maintaining daily minoxidil. Despite reduced libido, he's satisfied with his hair progress, started seeing results after 2 months, and believes finasteride is effective for maintenance.
An increase in libido associated with the use of Pyri, and a discussion about how it may be working comparably to other hairloss treatments such as RU58841, Finasteride and Minoxidil.
Person 1, with slow hairloss, might need less finasteride than Person 2, who is balding rapidly. The suggested doses are 0.25 mg finasteride three times a week for Person 1 and 1 mg daily for Person 2.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hairloss reduction with this method.
Focus on scalp health, not just DHT suppression, is crucial for hair regrowth. Effective treatments include Hair Restoration shampoo, LLLT laser cap, microneedling, and topical finasteride.
A user's experience with hairloss regrowth, achieved through the use of 1mg finasteride, 5% Minoxidil, an essential oil blend, and microneedling once per week, as well as other treatments like warm water washes, baby shampoo, and OGX coconut conditioner. Other users shared their experiences with similar treatments and congratulated the original poster on his results.
User "kingkaurr" shaved head dueto female pattern hairloss and feels happy and confident. Others compliment her look and discuss how head shaving is perceived differently for men and women.
The user uses finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling along with various supplements, oils, and shampoos to combat hairloss. They adjusted their routine based on feedback, changing dermarolling to once a week and reducing zinc intake dueto side effects.
A 17-year-old experiencing aggressive hairloss since December 2023 is using finasteride, vitamin D, and a biotin supplement but cannot use minoxidil dueto dandruff. They have also undergone two PRP treatments and are seeking further advice.
A 26-year-old male is experiencing hairloss and is interested in Botox scalp injections as a treatment, preferring it over finasteride dueto fewer hormonal impacts. He seeks recommendations for US doctors offering this treatment and feedback from those with experience.
Saw Palmetto is not effective for hairloss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride dueto its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.