A 25-year-old is considering using saw palmetto for hairloss due to fear of finasteride side effects but is concerned about its effectiveness and cost compared to finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether saw palmetto has similar side effects to finasteride and if it's truly effective or just a placebo.
People worrying about hairloss and the effects of Finasteride on erections, which a transgirl has experienced no change from taking it with other medications. The discussion suggests that people should stop worrying so much.
A user is frustrated with long-term hairloss despite using Dutasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include trying oral Minoxidil, micro-needling, and a homemade caffeinated rosemary tonic.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hairloss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, emphasizing the importance of patience and sticking with a treatment for at least 12-18 months before judging its effectiveness or adding new treatments. Users share experiences and agree that introducing treatments too quickly can lead to panic and negative outcomes.
A user shared a 14-month hairloss treatment update using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, a 1.5mm derma roller, and Nizoral, with noticeable hair regrowth and no side effects. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of microneedling in combination with topical treatments, with many users agreeing it significantly enhances results.
The user is addressing hairloss with finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and shampoos. They are considering adding essential oils to improve circulation.
The conversation discusses a hairloss flowchart for beginners, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, and vitamins.
The user has been using finasteride for hairloss for 2-3 years, and added 5% topical minoxidil and daily 1.5mm dermarolling to their routine 50 days ago, which resulted in significant hair growth. The user recommends dermarolling along with minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
Using Dutasteride as a hairloss treatment and its potential benefits, including availability in certain countries without a prescription and lower side effects than Minoxidil or RU58841.
A user's progress with treating their hairloss using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral 3 times per week over 6 months without any side effects; they are happy with their progress so far and are looking forward to further gains.
Treatments for hairloss, including the effectiveness and safety of Pyrilutamide compared to RU58841; experiences using both medications with varying results; and recommendations to try Pyrilutamide instead of RU58841.
A user shared their hairloss treatment plan using Revita tablets, Sulforaphane, Minoxidil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Replies suggest that without finasteride, the plan is unlikely to be effective, and recommend either using finasteride or shaving their head.
This conversation is about hairloss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil and finasteride. Users discussed the potential side effects of using these drugs, as well as their experiences with them.
A user experimenting with an extreme hairloss treatment stack of Dutasteride, RU58841, 15 mg oral minoxidil, and microneedling, which sparked a debate among other users about the safety of this approach.
User shared 8-month hairloss treatment progress using topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, and microneedling. They experienced watery semen as a side effect but saw significant improvement in hair growth.
The conversation is about hairloss affecting motivation to work out. The original poster is using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant.
A user with diffuse hairloss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.
A 15-year-old experiencing hairloss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.
The conversation is about using RU58841 for hairloss, discussing the stability of the powder form and the need for a carrier solution like KB or PG + ethanol. The user is advised to mix RU58841 with stemoxydine and store it properly, while also considering safety precautions.
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
People are using various treatments for hairloss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hairloss, especially when used together. Microneedling may enhance minoxidil's effects, but its standalone effectiveness is uncertain.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hairloss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hairloss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
The user shared progress on hairloss treatment, starting finasteride in 2018 and adding minoxidil in November 2023, with significant improvement. The user started treatment at age 31.
The user has been on a hairloss treatment for 14 months using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without seeing regrowth and is considering adding more drugs due to the psychological impact of hairloss. However, replies suggest the user may not actually be experiencing noticeable hairloss.
The user "AcanthocephalaNo7632" shared their progress with hairloss, mentioning the use of minoxidil and finasteride. Some users questioned the authenticity of the progress pictures.