The user shared their experience transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment. They discussed the effectiveness and side effects of both medications.
A user shared a 9-month hair recovery journey from androgenic alopecia using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermarolling with a 1.5 mm roller. Some responders were skeptical about the authenticity of the results, while others confirmed the consistency of the user's appearance and supported the effectiveness of the treatment.
Dutasteride has effectively stopped hairloss for some users, while others continue to experience shedding despite using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil. Some users report side effects like erectile dysfunction when switching from finasteride to dutasteride.
The individual is experiencing hairloss due to insulin resistance (IR) and is seeking advice. They are currently using a keto diet, supplements, exercise, and plan to add metformin to their regimen.
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.
The user experienced hair thinning from chromium and alpha lipoic acid supplements, which stopped after discontinuing them. Someone mentioned this could be telogen effluvium, a temporary condition.
Rating treatments for hairloss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.
A user's hairloss progress after 4 months of using a topical fin and min mix, with responses from other users about their experience with the same treatments.
New potential hairloss treatment uses molecules fromhairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.
User with hairloss asks if minoxidil alone can maintain hair for 3-4 years. Replies suggest trying low dose topical finasteride and addressing insomnia with lifestyle changes.
The user shared their experience with hairloss, starting with denial and progressing to treatment. They used minoxidil with some success and experienced side effects from finasteride, leading them to continue only with minoxidil and remain uncertain about future treatment options.
A female user's experience with topical and oral finasteride for hairloss, which has been successful as evidenced by the reduction of miniaturized hairs. Replies to the post discussed the recommended dosage for females versus males.
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.
OP is pausing hairloss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hairloss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.
The user started treating hairloss last summer with 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil from Costco, and weekly dermastamping. They plan to begin using dutasteride and oral 5mg minoxidil to further enhance hair growth.
A compound called MTP3 from the Monoterpene family was found to be safe and highly effective at treating hairloss by inhibiting the FGF5 gene, but its identity is undisclosed for commercial reasons. No specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 were discussed.
The user claims NoFap (abstaining from pornography, masturbation, and orgasm) helped stop their hairloss. Others argue that hairloss is primarily due to genetics and DHT, which can be managed with finasteride.
The conversation discusses updates on hairloss treatments, specifically GT20029, PP405, and a rumored injectable peptide from UT. GT20029 is seen as a promising treatment expected within 5-7 years.
A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hairloss is now experiencing unusual hairloss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.
Dutasteride mesotherapy in women with metabolic syndrome accelerated hairloss after initial regrowth, while women without metabolic syndrome saw continuous regrowth. The user with mild insulin resistance is hesitant to try topical dutasteride and seeks experiences from others with insulin resistance.
A 21-year-old expresses feeling alone and invalidated in his struggle with hairloss, seeking empathy from others. Some users share similar feelings, while one mentions making progress with dutasteride and minoxidil treatments and considering a hair transplant.
A 30-year-old woman with controlled hair thinning stopped taking Spironolactone due to side effects and is considering Dutasteride. She seeks feedback from other women who have used Dutasteride for hairloss.
The conversation is about hair shedding experienced while using finasteride (fin) for hairloss treatment. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil (min), and other treatments, noting that shedding is often a sign that the treatment is working.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair shedding while taking finasteride for 2 years, but after switching to dutasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling, their hair has become thicker and hairloss has completely stopped. They also mentioned having no side effects from dutasteride.
The effectiveness of microneedling as a hairloss treatment, with evidence from studies and anecdotal accounts from other users. It is suggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be more effective than using microneedling alone, although some people have had success using only microneedling.
This conversation discusses the results of a model who claims he went from almost a Norwood 3 to a perfect hairline in 8 months using only Minoxidil and Rosemary oil. The replies suggest that this could be realistic but long-term results would require additional treatments like finasteride or other medications to prevent further hairloss.
The conversation is about someone noticing increased nasal hair growth after using a combination of tretinoin and minoxidil for hairloss. They relate this effect to their grandfather's experience.
A 24 year old female experiencing rapid, unexplained hairloss over the course of two weeks and looking for advice. Treatments suggested include Rogaine, finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and seeing a dermatologist.
The user shared a 6-month aggressive hairloss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hairloss classification.