Experimenting with the effects of creatine and finasteride on DHT levels, as well as a discussion regarding the potential link between creatine supplementation and hairloss.
Using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, plus microneedling, to treat hairloss; the progress made by the original poster over 6 months; the potential for further results with longer use; and the possibility of seeking alternatives such as a hair transplant or system.
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hairloss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.
User shared 8-month progress using Fin, Min, RU daily and Nizoral twice a week for hairloss. Experienced shedding, but saw improvement and gained hope.
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hairloss.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hairloss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.
User shared 6-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and 2 months of dermarolling for hairloss. Others praised results and asked for details on treatment methods.
The conversation discusses the variability in effectiveness and safety of generic finasteride from different manufacturers, with some generics potentially containing impurities. Users shared their experiences with various brands, questioning if different brands affect hairloss treatment outcomes.
A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hairloss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.
Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hairloss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.