Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
The user is using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for hairloss and has noticed minor improvements after 27 days, including baby hairs along the hairline. They are also using a combination spray of topical finasteride and minoxidil.
The user is disappointed with their hairloss treatment results using Minoxidil, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are advised to add Finasteride or Dutasteride to block DHT for better results.
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 user shared their 3-month hairloss treatment progress using 5% topical Minoxidil, Finasteride tablets, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo. They reported significant improvement, advised consistency, and addressed questions about side effects and application methods.
A 19-year-old experienced worsening hairloss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.
The conversation discusses using estradiol and its derivatives for hairloss without causing feminization. Users mention alternatives like alfatradiol, topical 17b-Estradiol, and DIM (Diindolylmethane).
The user is using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss but feels progress is slow and is considering switching to dutasteride after 12 months. They notice minor shedding but are unsure if the medication is stabilizing their hairloss.
A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hairloss after experiencing side effects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.
Users discuss using pyrilutamide for hairloss, seeking alternatives to 5AR inhibitors. They mention using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841.
A user is struggling with hairloss at 17 and has been using finasteride for 5 months and minoxidil for 11 months without seeing regrowth. Other users encourage continuing treatment, sharing their own experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, and emphasizing patience and acceptance.
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.
An 18-year-old is experiencing worsening hairloss, feeling isolated, and considering treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Others suggest seeing a dermatologist to determine the cause and potential treatments.
Dutasteride is recommended over finasteride for severe hairloss, despite potential side effects. The original poster has been using various treatments for four months and is considering adding copper tripeptide-1.
A 22-year-old using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss sees mixed results after three months, with some improvement at the crown but worsening at the temples. Suggestions include waiting 6-12 months, considering dutasteride, adding minoxidil, microneedling, caffeine tonic, and retinol.
A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hairloss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.
The conversation discusses the potential use of HMI 115 for hairloss and whether it could replace or be used alongside finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. The user is experiencing scalp inflammation and continued hair shedding despite using finasteride for 8 years.
The conversation discusses preferences for hairloss treatments, specifically finasteride over dutasteride. Users share personal experiences, cost considerations, FDA approval status, and potential side effects, with some switching between treatments to find what works best for them.
A user is experiencing ongoing hairloss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.
The conversation discusses the availability of GT20029, a new topical hairloss treatment with fewer side effects than Minoxidil or finasteride. Users suggest using finasteride to preserve hair until GT20029 becomes available.
The user saw improvement in hairloss after 8 months by taking Finasteride three times a week, using Minoxidil, derma rolling once a week, and using Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned working out and taking supplements.
A user shared their positive experience with finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, noting significant improvement and regrowth after 1.5 years of treatment, despite initial side effects. They are now happy with their hair and personal life.
A user shared their experience with hair recovery after a second shedding phase while using Finasteride. They advise staying consistent with treatment, as it can take 1-2 years or more to see results, and also mention using Ketoconazole but are unsure of its effectiveness.
A user has been taking Finasteride for hairloss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other users suggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.
Finasteride is believed to slow down hairloss significantly, but may not completely stop it for everyone. Effectiveness and duration vary by individual, with some users experiencing positive results for over 10 years, while others see less benefit.
The conversation is about a person's 3-month hairloss treatment using Minoxidil with crushed Finasteride tablets and weekly dermarolling. They shared their progress pictures.
A user is disappointed with their 6-month hairloss treatment progress, using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil, derma stamping, vitamin D, caffeine, benzoyl peroxide wash, and tretinoin. Replies suggest the results are good, especially considering the late start of treatment, and encourage continued use for better outcomes.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and safety of hairloss treatments, specifically RU58841 and Pyrilutimide (Pyril), with users sharing that Pyril was no more effective than a placebo and expressing concerns about the safety of RU58841 based on personal experiences and the lack of pharmaceutical interest.
A 35-year-old started finasteride in 2014 for hairloss and maintained hair density for 7 years, occasionally using ketoconazole shampoo. Switched to dutasteride in 2022 due to increased hair fall, experimented with dosages, and found a combination with tamsulosin effective despite initial adverse reactions.
Some people find topical minoxidil effective for hairloss, but oral minoxidil doesn't work for them, possibly due to absorption issues. Others have had better results with oral minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.