A 16 year old's experience with using pyrilutamide to treat hairloss, and the potential side effects of adding tretinoin to minoxidil and finasteride treatments.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of pumpkin seed oil for hairloss, with mixed opinions on its benefits. Some users mention studies showing potential hair growth benefits, while others consider it ineffective.
The user's progress after using dutasteride for hairloss treatment, and how minoxidil is also a helpful part of this process which can take up to one year to see full effects.
The effectiveness of using dutasteride mesotherapy as a hairloss treatment, with other protocols such as microneedling, vitamin D and B12, zinc, and biotin. The user's results were positive after 4-6 months without any serious side effects.
The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of new hairloss treatments, mentioning that despite 40 years of research, only accidental discoveries like Minoxidil and Finasteride have been made. It also notes that drug development is a slow process, often taking a decade or more to bring a new drug to market.
A user is starting a microneedling regimen for hairloss, using Derminator 2, ketoconazole shampoo, castor oil, and multivitamins. They plan to provide monthly updates on their progress.
User shared 3-month progress using big 4 hairloss treatments: finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others congratulated progress and discussed vitamin D and biotin's role in hair regrowth.
User discusses a promising topical Procyanidin B2 treatment for hairloss. Users share mixed experiences and mention effective treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and LLLT.
The post argues for teenage use of finasteride to prevent hairloss, citing minimal side effects and personal success. Replies criticize the advice, highlighting potential developmental risks and questioning the safety of finasteride for teenagers.
Botox is found to be as effective as finasteride in treating hairloss. Users discuss combining treatments like botox, minoxidil, and massages for better results.
The conversation is about a user's comprehensive hairloss treatment plan, including finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. The user describes their approach as a strategic battle against DHT, with finasteride as the main treatment.
The conversation discusses the use of low-dose oral minoxidil for hairloss and its potential effects on skin aging. Users shared experiences, with some noting side effects like puffy eyelids and dark circles, but no conclusive evidence of significant collagen depletion or increased wrinkles.
A person in their 20s is struggling with hairloss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.
The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hairloss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.
A 28-year-old shared his 2-year hairloss treatment progress using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and Revita shampoo. He saw significant improvement, especially with minoxidil and dermarolling, and stressed consistency.
The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hairloss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.
RU58841, a potential hairloss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
A 24-year-old shared his 12-month hairloss progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Minoxidil spray twice daily, weekly derma stamping, daily Biotin, Saw Palmetto Shampoo, and occasional Ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced minimal side effects and significant hair density improvement, no longer needing a hat.
A user shared their 2+ years progress on Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hairloss. Another user asked about the form of Minoxidil used sublingually.
Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hairloss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.
The conversation is about choosing between finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss treatment. Most users prefer finasteride, citing its effectiveness in stopping hairloss, while some mention using both for better results.
A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hairloss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.
The conversation discusses topical androgen receptor blockers for hairloss, mentioning Clascoterone, Pyrilutamide, GT20029, and RU58841. Ketoconazole's effectiveness and application methods are also debated.
The conversation is about seeking shampoos that help with hairloss or hair thickening without ketoconazole, suggesting alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, or stemoxydine. One reply suggests that most hairloss shampoos don't work as claimed.
A user shared their positive experience with thicker hair and improved confidence after a year and a half of using finasteride without side effects. Specific treatments discussed include oral finasteride, with a question about the daily dosage.
A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hairloss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hairloss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hairloss.
The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hairloss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.
A user shared a 10-month update on treating hairloss with 1 mg Dutasteride and 2.5-5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, showing significant improvement. Some responses praise the results, others discuss dosing and side effects, and a few comments address the user's previous hostile interactions.
People are discussing why some choose finasteride over dutasteride for hairloss, noting that while dutasteride is more effective, it's also more expensive, less researched, and potentially has more side effects. Some users shared personal experiences with side effects from both drugs, and others mentioned that finasteride is FDA approved for hairloss, while dutasteride is not, except in Japan.
People discuss using Tretinoin for both skin anti-aging and improving hairloss treatments. They mention combining Tretinoin with Minoxidil to enhance its effectiveness for hair growth.