The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hairloss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hairloss.
The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of fluridil and clascoterone in preventing hairloss and inquiring about their use as standalone treatments. There is a question about the concentration of the fluridil brand for efficacy.
The emotional impact of hairloss and the risks associated with common treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and Fluridil. People discussed their personal experiences with these treatments, including potential side effects and lowered fertility. Hair transplants were also mentioned as a possible solution.
The conversation discusses whether 2.5mg of dutasteride or 200mg of testosterone weekly is more influential in preventing hairloss, with various personal experiences indicating that the effectiveness is dependent on the individual's genetic profile. Some users report that dutasteride is likely to be more effective at the given doses.
The user is considering using topical dutasteride to prevent hairloss progression from Norwood 1 to Norwood 2 at age 25, and is concerned about the long-term effectiveness and potential shedding from the treatment. They are currently using a shampoo with caffeine, rosemary, and saw palmetto, and have noticed hair thinning and changes since age 20.
A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hairloss.
A user wonders if she should tell her boyfriend about his hairloss. Responses suggest telling him gently and discussing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
A user shared a 6-month hairloss treatment routine including Mexican finasteride (1.25mg every other day), daily minoxidil, bi-weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, noting significant crown growth and some frontal hairline improvement with initial side effects that have since subsided. They are seeking advice to improve results, particularly at the frontal hairline, without resorting to a hair transplant.
User "Mostuls" shared their 4-month hairloss treatment routine, which includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and microneedling twice a week with no side effects. Other users discussed the specifics of the treatment and expressed positive reactions to the results.
Ramsko1's experience with a hairloss regimen of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, ketoconazole cream, and dermarolling, which they started after considering taking their own life due to hairloss. Other users replied to offer support and ask questions about specific treatments.
A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hairloss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.
The conversation is about disappointment with pyrilutamide's performance as a hairloss treatment, with some users expressing interest in other treatments like Verteporfin, GT20029, and RU58841, while others suggest sticking with established treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and oral minoxidil for hairloss but sees minimal improvement and is considering adding dutasteride. Users suggest additional treatments like dermarolling, PRP, and consulting a dermatologist, or considering a hair transplant.
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.
Whether using both Fluridil and Alfatradiol together could be more effective than either one alone as a hairloss treatment, given their different mechanisms of action.
A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hairloss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.
A user who is using Pyrilutamide, Finasteride, and a homemade topical solution to treat their hairloss. Replies mentioned the potential of Pyrilutamide being a "cure" for hairloss and a reminder that results may not be credited solely to it.
User "manlycoffee" shares 25-month progress using Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral, T/GEL, and fixing vitamin D levels for hairloss. Users discuss sources, experiences, and side effects of treatments.
The user tried Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and oral castor oil for hairloss. They found RU58841 and Minoxidil most effective with no side effects, while Finasteride and Dutasteride caused sexual side effects.
A user is seeking advice on shampoos and hair styling products to slow down hair thinning and avoid harmful chemicals. They currently use a biotin and collagen shampoo and are considering alternatives like wax or oils instead of gel.
A 22-year-old has seen hair density improvement after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for 7 months and also uses rosemary mint oil weekly. Others suggest finasteride for long-term results, question minoxidil's effectiveness without finasteride, and mention alternatives like microneedling.
A user shared a six-month update on hair improvement using Pyrilutamide and Minoxidil, noting significant hair regrowth and strength. Some participants questioned the legitimacy of the results and the source of Pyrilutamide.
Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.
Scalp massage may help with hair growth by stimulating blood flow, similar to minoxidil. Users discuss its potential benefits and share personal experiences, noting it might reduce DHT levels and improve hair health.
The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.
Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone by 99%, which may not be ideal for those sensitive to all androgens. Some argue finasteride's balancing act might be better, while others believe dutasteride is superior for hair regrowth.
User shared 2-year finasteride results, showing maintenance without regrowth or further recession. Experienced ball ache for a month, but no other side effects.