User took Finasteride for 16 months, stabilized hairloss but no regrowth. Improved lifestyle, started microneedling, and used Nizoral; hair thickened but then began shedding again.
A user sharing their progress after 7 months of using finasteride to treat hairloss, with other users offering advice on maintaining the results. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil and RU58841.
Doug-Sweeney has had positive results from using 1mg of finasteride and 5% minoxidil applied twice a day to treat his hairloss. Other users have also commented on how Doug-Sweeney looks younger with the improvements in hair quality.
The conversation is about the safety and effects of using pyrilutamide for hairloss. One person reported severe negative effects, another experienced minor side effects without much benefit for hair, and a third found the anecdote helpful in making a decision.
A user's 3-month experience with pyrilutamide to reduce hair shedding, and how it may not be strong enough to stop the thinning of their hairline. Other users mentioned the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for treating hairloss.
A 20 year old male's four month progress in treating his hairloss using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, as well as taking daily supplements such as Vitamin D, Zinc and Fish Oil. Replies were made expressing admiration for the results achieved.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hairloss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
User noticed hair thinning at 26 and used minoxidil for 2 years with slight improvement. Stopping minoxidil led to dramatic hairloss, and others shared similar experiences, suggesting minoxidil and finasteride should be used consistently for best results.
The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hairloss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.
The conversation is about the safety of Breezula compared to RU58841 for hairloss treatment. The user believes Breezula is safer but less effective than RU58841.
The conversation discusses RU58841, a compound for hairloss treatment, which was found to be effective in a 6-month trial but was not pursued due to financial issues or marketability concerns, not safety. Some users are considering crowdfunding to release the research data, while others discuss personal experiences and safety concerns with RU58841.
The conversation discusses the high cost of CB-03-01, a topical antiandrogen for hairloss, which is considered safe and remains localized upon application. It questions whether the expense is justified compared to the lower risks it poses relative to finasteride.
A 27-year-old male who has been using finasteride for 3 years and Minoxidil topically for 2 months, with added oral Minoxidil use in the last 3 weeks; they have also been dermarolling twice per week and are hopeful that their hairloss results will improve.
Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improved the user's hair growth over six months, with no reported side effects. The user recommends these treatments for others experiencing hairloss.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after experiencing significant hair shedding, and is also using oral minoxidil. Dutasteride helped stop the shedding, but it's too early to determine if it will reverse hairloss.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after almost 10 months on oral dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg daily, noting thicker and healthier hair without side effects. They plan to undergo a hair transplant soon and encourage others facing hairloss to explore treatment options.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hairloss concerns and others seeing no impact.
The user shaved their head and is using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, expressing confidence in the process despite challenges. They are considering additional treatments like microneedling and are open to trying different looks, including facial hair growth.
IGFBP‐rP1 shows potential for treating androgenic alopecia by influencing hair cycle transitions. Increasing IGF-1 levels may have similar effects to Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors in reducing hairloss.
OP is considering adding dutasteride to their regimen of finasteride and minoxidil to address hairloss plateauing. Users suggest oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant, with mixed opinions on dutasteride's effectiveness for temple regrowth.
Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hairloss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.
A 33-year-old man shared his 9-month journey using minoxidil for hairloss, experiencing significant shedding after initial success. He is considering adding finasteride but is hesitant due to trying to conceive.
A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride for a year with no improvement in hairloss and was denied dutasteride by a dermatologist due to FDA approval issues but was prescribed oral minoxidil instead. The user is seeking advice on whether to switch to dutasteride, continue finasteride, or add minoxidil.
A user saw no results from using minoxidil and microneedling for 1.5 years and is considering trying tretinoin. They are seeking others' experiences with tretinoin for hairloss.
A user is concerned that finasteride isn't working after 4 months and is considering switching to dutasteride due to severe hairloss. Others suggest continuing finasteride, adding minoxidil, and being patient.
The conversation discusses the use of creatine while on finasteride and/or dutasteride for hairloss. Opinions vary, with some users reporting no issues and others experiencing accelerated hairloss, suggesting effects are individual.
A user shared their 4-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride daily for hairloss, reporting significant improvement and minimal side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with different dosages and side effects.
User has been on 1mg finasteride for 6 months, using minoxidil, derma rolling, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil, seeing new but thin hair growth. Another user advises patience, noting hairloss stabilization and some regrowth.
The user shared progress pictures after using Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for eight months to treat hairloss. They experienced significant hair regrowth, and the discussion includes various opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these treatments.