The conversation humorously discusses using finasteride to combat hairloss, referencing "Dune" themes. Users agree that finasteride is essential for maintaining hair.
The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hairloss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.
The conversation is about seeking shampoos that help with hairloss or hair thickening without ketoconazole, suggesting alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, or stemoxydine. One reply suggests that most hairloss shampoos don't work as claimed.
The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hairloss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hairloss.
Biotin supplements are considered ineffective for hairloss and are not supported by evidence. People in the conversation have mixed experiences, with some noting benefits for nails and skin but not hair, while others continue to use biotin as part of their vitamin regimen.
A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hairloss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.
Hairloss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
The conversation discusses a user's two-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and a 0.5mm dermaroller. Some suggest adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride to maintain the results.
My hairline, I am only 23.
This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They have tried many treatments over the course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a last resort.
Pyrilutamide, a potential topical treatment for male pattern baldness, and the user's anticipation of its Phase 2 trial results. Several users discussed their experiences with Finasteride and RU58841, while others voiced skepticism about the efficacy of Pyrilutamide.
The conversation discusses the hairloss treatment Breezula by Cassiopea, which had a successful Phase II trial and is expected to start Phase III by the end of the year. Users are curious about the timeline for availability and note that it performs slightly better than finasteride at 6 months, slightly worse at 12 months, with the benefit of having no side effects.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hairloss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.
The conversation is about a meme related to hairloss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.
The conversation discusses Kevin's accurate information on hairloss treatments and highlights Dr. Bloxham's ongoing work with Verteporfin on FUT scars, suggesting people follow Dr. Bloxham's YouTube for updates. It also thanks Haicafe and Melvin from the hair restoration network forum for their contributions.
The conversation revolves around the psychological impact of hairloss and various treatments. Participants discuss using Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin), hair transplants, and therapy for mental health. Some also recommend immediate action at the first signs of hairloss and joining supportive communities.
The post and conversation are about hairloss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hairloss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.
The conversation discusses using Vitamin E, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hairloss treatment. The link provided offers more information on the benefits of Vitamin E for hairloss.
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
A user with female pattern hairloss who tried minoxidil and various oils and supplements, but saw results only after taking iron tablets. The conversation also offered advice to get blood tests done to see if there are underlying issues causing the hairloss.
The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hairloss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hairloss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hairloss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hairloss.
The conversation is about a user seeking help with hair regrowth treatments, specifically mentioning Setipiprant, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. The user is trying to contact forum members for guidance on making and using these treatments.
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.
A user shared that adding Dutasteride to Finasteride worsened their hairloss, despite initial improvements with Finasteride alone. Others in the conversation debated the effectiveness of Dutasteride, with some suggesting individual responses vary and others defending its proven efficacy for hairloss.
The conversation is about scalp massages for hairloss, with skepticism from users who suggest using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil instead. Users report no success with scalp massages and consider it a scam.
The conversation introduces a specialized chatbot for ChatGPT Plus users that provides advice on hairloss treatments, drawing from research and community insights. It mentions treatments like RU58841, the "big 4" (likely minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and tretinoin), dutasteride mesotherapy, topical melatonin, microneedling, and rapamycin.
The conversation discusses personal experiences with hairloss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.
The conversation discusses a 6-month hairloss treatment update using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Some users apply minoxidil once or twice a day, and there's no mention of using a dermaroller or dermastamp in the treatment.