A user experiencing hairloss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They're considering trying dutasteride or shaving their head if the situation doesn't improve.
User is experiencing severe hairloss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.
A user experiencing significant hairloss found they had a severe vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hairloss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.
The conversation is about hairloss and the use of finasteride as a treatment. Some users share their positive experiences with finasteride, while others mention side effects they have experienced.
The user updated their hairloss treatment to include daily dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin, and RU58841. Commenters feel the extensive treatment is unnecessary for the user's level of hairloss.
User Tricky9555 tried various hairloss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.
User starts final hairloss regimen with various treatments and plans to leave subreddit for mental health. Others believe user's hair is fine and the regimen is unnecessary and potentially harmful.
GT20029 and CosmeRNA are both potential hairloss treatments; GT20029 breaks down the androgen receptor, while CosmeRNA prevents its production. Continuous use is needed, but less frequently than current treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A user is using minoxidil for hairloss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.
The emotional difficulty of hairloss for men and how society can be more understanding; various methods to address hairloss, such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; and why it is important to normalize caring about one's looks.
User shows hairloss progress from NW4 to NW2.5 in 2.5 months using RU 8.5-9% daily and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% weekly. Discussion includes managing tension in African American hair and representation of different hair types.
User discusses hairloss treatment progress using Dutasteride for 2 years, RU58841 for 5 months, and oral Minoxidil for 1 year. Some users share side effects and experiences with these treatments.
User's 2-month hairloss treatment includes Dut 0.5mg, oral min 2.5mg, Dut+PRP mesotherapy, microneedling, and other products. Dermatologist increased min dose to 5mg, expecting better results at 6-month mark.
A user shared their hairloss treatment plan using Revita tablets, Sulforaphane, Minoxidil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Replies suggest that without finasteride, the plan is unlikely to be effective, and recommend either using finasteride or shaving their head.
The conversation discusses an all-in-one hairloss treatment combining minoxidil, azelaic acid, finasteride, and ketoconazole, aimed at addressing hairloss and scalp dandruff without drying out the hair. The user is considering this product to incorporate ketoconazole into their routine and start using minoxidil.
Potential treatments for hairloss, specifically the combination of liquid minoxidil and pyrilutamide, with some suggesting that adding finasteride may be beneficial.
The conversation discusses a last-resort hairloss treatment combining topical finasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, and progesterone, with claims that topical finasteride can inhibit up to 52% of scalp DHT. One reply clarifies that progesterone is not an anti-androgen but has anti-androgenic properties because it competes with androgens for receptors.
Potential success with the hairloss treatment Pyrilutamide, and possible group buying opportunities for it along with other treatments such as Finasteride and Minoxidil.
Flax seeds may block DHT and prevent hairloss. Users discuss its potential benefits, with one noting it likely has negligible effects on hair but is good for the diet.
Scalp tension potentially affecting hairloss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
User experienced hairloss improvement after 7 months using finasteride, zinc, vitamin D, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others praised the progress and discussed the importance of zinc and vitamin D in hair health.
User seeks non-finasteride hairloss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.
A new hairloss treatment theory beyond minoxidil and finasteride is proposed, causing mixed reactions in the community, with some members eager to explore and support it, while others call for more research and evidence.
Treatments for hairloss, such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and Eucapil; the legitimacy of RU58841 products; and safety concerns related to using RU58841.
User struggles with hairloss after 2.5 years on minoxidil and 1 year on finasteride, feeling depressed. Replies suggest accepting the situation and not focusing on baldness in public.
A potential treatment for hairloss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments beyond the commonly known three, focusing on separating effective treatments from myths. Dutasteride and low-dose oral Minoxidil are mentioned as having clinical evidence for increasing hair counts, but with potential side effects.
Finasteride and dutasteride are essential for stopping hairloss, while natural remedies are ineffective. Minoxidil can be added if needed, but blocking DHT is crucial.