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.
User discusses frustration with hairloss treatments and lack of progress. Emphasizes importance of measuring blood hormone levels to understand treatment effectiveness and side effects.
The conversation discusses DHT blocking treatments for hairloss, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, Finasteride, and organic flaxseed oil containing omega-3 fatty acids. It highlights skepticism about alternative treatments and emphasizes the proven effectiveness of Finasteride and Dutasteride.
The user is mixing various topical solutions for hairloss, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Finasteride, tretinoin, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and Reviv AHK-Cu, and is questioning if this practice is effective or wasteful. They are concerned about potential interactions, especially with the new treatment KX-826, which should not be mixed with Minoxidil.
A user experienced significant hairloss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.
User discusses hairloss plateau from December to March, using 0.5 Dutasteride. Others suggest waiting longer for results, keeping sides trimmed, and continuing treatment.
Obtaining treatments for hairloss that are not approved in one's own country, such as pyrilutamide or GT20029. It was suggested to use a middleman to get it, but there is the risk of getting low quality or fake products.
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.
Treatments for hairloss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The post discusses the potential benefits of Pyrilutamide compared to RU58841 in terms of strength and longevity.
Hopeful treatments for hairloss, including Verteporfin, Androgen Receptor Degradation, and SCUBE3. These treatments offer potential solutions to slow or stop the effects of androgens on the scalp.
A user is trying to reverse hairloss using vitamins E and D, jojoba oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to use Alpecin shampoo and will provide updates on the effectiveness of this regimen.
Treatments for hairloss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.
A user who experienced hairloss at age 23, but started treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling and biotin vitamins at age 32 and saw significant regrowth results in 1 year. Treatment methods such as rolling their head on the carpet were also discussed.
Treatments for hairloss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hairloss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.
Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hairloss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.
A user shared their 2.5-year hairloss treatment success using 1mg finasteride daily and switching from 5mg to 2.5mg minoxidil. They reported no significant side effects and emphasized the importance of early treatment.
A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hairloss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
A 17-year-old experiencing hairloss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.
A user tried to advise someone on hairloss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, but the person didn't listen. Others supported the effort but noted it's up to the individual to take the advice.
A user is experiencing worsening hairloss despite using 2.5mg Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil daily for over 8 months. They are concerned that daily nicotine from vaping might be counteracting the treatments.
A user shared their progress in combating hairloss using 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride over four months, experiencing significant improvement. They also experimented with higher doses of minoxidil but faced side effects, so they settled on 7.5 mg without issues.
The conversation is about future hairloss treatments. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with potential future treatments like GT20029, TDM-105795, JW0061, and follicle cloning.
A user reported no improvement in hairloss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hairloss rather than regrow hair.
A user shared their 10-month hairloss progress using Propecia, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. The results were highly praised, with requests for more details on dosages and routine.