The user is seeking natural hairloss treatments, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. They mention considering a $1,000 LLT helmet, Nutrafol supplements, and various unproven remedies.
A 22-year-old woman is experiencing genetic hairloss and has tried natural remedies like coconut oil and aloe vera without success. She seeks advice on whether to see a dermatologist or use treatments like Minoxidil (Rogaine) despite her parents' skepticism about professional help and chemical treatments.
A 25-year-old man with mild hairloss is using a topical finasteride treatment, biotin and ajuga reptans supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for hair growth. Due to a heart condition, he can't use minoxidil and is seeking alternative hair growth treatments, considering both medicinal and natural remedies like rosemary oil.
Saw Palmetto is not effective for hairloss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
Many celebrities and athletes likely use hairloss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Despite their effectiveness, only a small percentage of the general population uses these treatments.
People are discussing if microneedling alone can improve hairloss without using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Some users report moderate success with microneedling and natural remedies, but most suggest that results are better when combined with medical treatments.
The user, who experienced hairloss at the temples due to psoriasis at 17, is now 21 and considering treatment options. They are inquiring about using minoxidil once a day, whether non-AGA hairloss will persist after stopping minoxidil, and if alternative remedies like Detumescence therapy, rosemary and peppermint oils, and microneedling could be sufficient.
The user noticed hair thinning during COVID, tried home remedies, and then started finasteride in March and minoxidil in August. They shared progress pictures of their hairloss journey.
The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.
The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hairloss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hairloss. Some users report hairloss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.
The user's experience and success with taking finasteride to treat hairloss, which is confirmed by other users who have taken it without side effects. The user also advises that consulting a doctor before starting any kind of treatment for hairloss is important, as opposed to relying on self-made remedies available online.
The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hairloss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.
User reports visible hair growth after 1.5 months using dermarolling, Jamaican black castor oil, and onion juice, having stopped minoxidil due to initial hairloss. Replies suggest continuing minoxidil despite shedding, buzzing hair, and trying finasteride or scalp massages.
The conversation is about the effects of green tea on DHT levels and its impact on hairloss. It concludes that natural remedies like green tea are less effective than hairloss drugs such as Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user has been on finasteride for 1.5 years with good results but avoids minoxidil due to pet safety concerns. They're considering alternatives like Redensyl and natural remedies like rosemary oil and stinging nettle tincture for hairloss.
An 18-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin to combat hairloss, experiencing side effects like higher libido and watery semen. He advises others to start with finasteride, avoid natural remedies, and maintain a healthy lifestyle for better hair health.
A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hairloss.
A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hairloss and has started microneedling with a 0.5mm roller, applying a mix of essential oils overnight. She questions whether to switch to a 1.5mm roller and the best order for her routine, while a reply suggests using Minoxidil for better results.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hairloss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
The conversation discusses Perez Hilton's hairloss despite having three hair transplants. Participants suggest that hairloss can continue after a transplant if maintenance treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are not used, and that transplanted hair can still be susceptible to loss.
The conversation is about the effects of steroids on hairloss. Some users believe that steroids can cause hairloss, while others argue that it depends on individual sensitivity to DHT. There is also discussion about the appearance of balding individuals who use steroids.
The conversation is about using natural hair masks like red hot pepper, aloe vera, onion juice, mint oil, and valerian root alongside finasteride for hairloss. The user is asking if anyone has tried these and seen positive effects.
Onion juice helped with hairloss but was smelly and inconvenient. The user now uses dutasteride and minoxidil, finding them more effective and practical.
A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning after using oral castor oil for hairloss. Other users suggested seeing a dermatologist and noted that castor oil is typically used for constipation.
Hairloss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.
Hairloss is a common issue, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil used but not as permanent cures. Frustration exists over societal perceptions and the lack of a definitive solution.