Inflammationon the scalp can hinder hair regrowth and the effectiveness of treatments. The user is using ketoconazole shampoo, Selsun Blue, finasteride, and oral minoxidil.
Treatments for hairloss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.
A user with stage 3 baldness is seeking advice on microneedling for hair growth, including pre and post-care, washing routines, and the use of hair growth serums or oils. They also inquire about the effectiveness and safety of microneedling pens.
A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hairloss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.
The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hairloss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hairloss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.
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.
A user expressed disappointment that their hairloss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.
Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hair growth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.
Using a microdose of finasteride on the scalp with minoxidil as a carrier may have positive effects with minimal side effects. The user is also considering the effects of sulforaphane or broccoli sprouts onhairloss.
User noticed beard and sideburn hairloss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.
A new hairloss treatment called TDM-105795 is discussed as a potential replacement or add-on to Minoxidil. Users express hope for new effective treatments.
A user's hairline recovery after severe hairloss, which was treated with Dutasteride and Minoxidil; other users offered their opinions on the severity of the hairloss.
A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hairloss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hairloss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalphair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
User discusses Alfatradiol (17a-Estradiol) as a potential hairloss treatment with mixed results. Concerns include low dosage, receptor theory, and possible increased aromatase activity onscalp.
Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer side effects, and other hairloss treatments such as minoxidil.
This user experienced an improvement in hair quality and stopped shedding by using Minoxidil 5% spray twice a day for 4 months. Other users encouraged the use of finasteride to maintain the results, as it is the only treatment that addresses the underlying cause of hairloss.
Hairloss treatments, such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Advice is given to give the medications time to work and to consider a Hair Transplant in order to fill any gaps caused by continuing hairloss.
Hairloss therapies focusing onhair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.
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This conversation is about Royal_Woodpecker0007's 11-month progress onhairloss medications, including topical finasteride and minoxidil, as well as oral finasteride and keto 1% shampoo. The treatments have shown positive results, reducing his hairfall from 200 hairs per day to 40-50, and thickening his hairline. He plans to wait another year before considering a transplant.
The DHT itch is linked to hairloss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.
EdgeLord19941's progress with hairloss medication, which includes 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5mg oral minoxidil daily and microneedling with an electronic pen once every 7-14 days at 1.5mm. There have been positive results reported within 3 months of following this regimen with no major side effects.
Treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.
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.
A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.
Scalp massages may help with hairloss, but results require significant time and effort, and benefits stop when massages stop. Some users combine massages with topical minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
User experienced hair regrowth after eliminating scalp itch with RU58841. Others discussed itch and hairloss connection, and effectiveness of combining RU58841 with 5AR inhibitors.